Specialty Doctor in Medicine of the Elderly

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Specialty Doctor in Medicine of the Elderly for a fixed-term part-time position at East Lothian Community Hospital. The role requires full GMC registration and significant postgraduate training. This position emphasizes diversity and inclusivity within the workforce.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC required.
• At least four years full-time postgraduate training.
• Experience in specialty training programme preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for patients in the elderly spectrum.
• Work part-time (24 hours per week) at East Lothian Community Hospital.
• Collaborate with other healthcare staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Postgraduate training in a specialty

Job description

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Specialty Doctor in Medicine of the Elderly, Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a782fff1247f

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

East Lothian Community Hospital

Specialty Doctor in Medicine of the Elderly

Fixed Term 3 Months

NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Entry Criteria for a Specialty Doctor:

• shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);
• shall have completed at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT);
• or shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.

2. A dentist appointed to this grade:

• shall be registered and have a Licence to Practice with the General Dental Council (GDC);
• shall have completed four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration, including adequate experience in the relevant specialty;
• or shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.

Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, part-time (24 hours per week) post based in East Lothian Community Hospital.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to:

Dr Jenny Harrison

Clinical Lead for Older Peoples Services

East Lothian Community Hospital

Alderston Road

Haddington

EH41 3PF

Contact: Please visit the provided link or contact the email for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements and application process.

We cannot accept CVs as a form of application; only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for shortlisting. The application will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure equal treatment.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications, so please submit early.***