Locum Specialty Registrar

NHS National Services Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Locum Specialty Registrar in Orthopaedics and Trauma for a fixed-term contract lasting 6 months, starting February 2026. Candidates with ST2/ST3 qualifications and full GMC registration are encouraged to apply. The role involves attending ward rounds, supporting clinical decisions, and developing surgical skills in a modern hospital setting. Beneficially, there is a relocation package available. A competitive salary of £1793.03 per week is offered, adaptable for part-time positions.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£1793.03 per week)

6-month contract

Relocation package and accommodation assistance

Access to a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Post foundation doctors at ST2/ST3 level.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Desire to gain further experience in surgical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Attend all ward rounds, outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
• Support Consultants in clinical decision making.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews.

Skills

Surgical skills in orthopaedics and trauma procedures

Clinical decision-making support

Patient record management

Education

Completion of foundation medical training programme or equivalent clinical experience

Full GMC registration and licence to practice

Job description

OUR VALUES

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

Role Overview

Locum Specialty Registrar (LAS StR Higher) – Orthopaedics and Trauma (with option of experience in the Emergency Department)

£1793.03 per week inclusive of out of hours allowance (pro rata for part-time)

Fixed Term Contract available for 6 months duration, commencing February 2026. Full Time or Part Time.

Why work for us?

Patients are at the centre of everything we do in our daily working lives at NHS Borders ensuring they are safe, cared for efficiently, effectively by suitably experienced and qualified staff driving quality at the heart of patient care.

Our service caters for a stable population in a tranquil and beautiful rural area only 36 miles from Scotland’s vibrant capital, Edinburgh. There is affordable housing in the local area and a relocation package / assistance with temporary accommodation is available for the successful candidate(s). The Borders Railway has train services to central Edinburgh running every thirty minutes (journey time 50 minutes approx) to Tweedbank Station, so the city is in easy reach.

The Role

You would gain wide experience in Orthopaedics & Trauma under the supervision of Consultants and Specialty Doctors. You will be attached to one of the Consultants, with opportunity to attend all ward rounds, clinics and theatre sessions with your Consultant. Borders General Hospital is a modern and well-equipped 284 bed DGH serving the rural Borders area in South East Scotland, approximately 36 miles from Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Attend all ward rounds, outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
• Support Consultants and Specialty Doctors in clinical decision making.
• Develop and refine surgical skills in orthopaedic and trauma procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality review and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Post foundation doctors at ST2/ST3 level having completed a foundation medical training programme or equivalent clinical experience.
• Full GMC registration and licence to practice.
• Desire to gain further experience in a surgical specialty or to support other career options.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£1793.03 per week, pro rata for part time).
• Fixed term 6 month contract commencing February 2026.
• Full time or part time placement.
• Relocation package and assistance with temporary accommodation.
• Access to a modern and well-equipped DGH with a supportive and multidisciplinary team.

EEO Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.