Specialty Doctor in Medicine of the Elderly

NHS National Services Scotland; Haddington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Medicine of the Elderly for a part-time position at East Lothian Community Hospital. The role requires full GMC registration, extensive postgraduate training, and involves providing care for older adults within the community setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor must hold full registration with GMC.
• Must have completed four years of postgraduate training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of care for elderly patients.
• Work part-time (24 hours per week) at East Lothian Community Hospital.

Education

Full registration and Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council

Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training

Job description

NHS Lothian

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: remove if not applicable
A doctor appointed to this grade:
shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);

And

• 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);

And

• 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 People’s Services

East Lothian Community Hospital

Alderston Road

Haddington

EH41 3PF

Contact: [e-mail]

If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.

We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Interview Date: 21^st July 2025