Locum Consultant Physician - Medicine for the Elderly & GM

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Scottish Borders is seeking a Locum Consultant Physician specializing in Medicine for the Elderly. The role involves overseeing patient care, collaborating with primary care teams, and developing specialized services. This full-time position runs from June to October 2025, offering an opportunity to work in a modern district hospital dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• Must possess full GMC Registration and be on the Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine.
• Candidates should be within six months of obtaining their CCT or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general care of elderly patients.
• Liaise with GPs and primary care teams.
• Lead in developing specialist services.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine

General Internal Medicine

Education

Full GMC Registration

Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine

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Locum Consultant Physician - Medicine for the Elderly & GM, Scottish Borders

Client: NHS Borders

Location: Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0946b516a300

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Care and Compassion
• Quality and Teamwork
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility

Consultant Physician - Medicine for the Elderly & General Internal Medicine

Fixed term from 1st June to 31st October 2025

Full Time (10 P.A.s)

Why work for us?

Patients are at the centre of everything we do at NHS Borders, ensuring they are safe and cared for efficiently by qualified staff. We are a dynamic team with clinical and leadership experience, fostering an open and honest culture and nurturing future staff.

Borders General Hospital is a modern 284-bed district hospital serving the rural Borders area in South East Scotland, approximately 36 miles from Edinburgh.

The Role

We seek a consultant physician / geriatrician to join our team of consultants.

The Department of Medicine for the Elderly (DME) at Borders General Hospital has a team of consultants covering general and specialist elderly medicine. The successful candidate will oversee general care of elderly patients, liaise with GPs and primary care teams, and lead in developing specialist services based on interests and service needs. They will also support the move towards integrated care for the Scottish Borders.

All candidates must possess full GMC Registration and be on the Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine, or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at the time of interview.