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NHS Borders Mental Health Services
Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry – NHS Borders Community Rehabilitation Service
Full Time Available, Part Time / Job Share Applications Also Welcome
Salary: £61,690 – £96,129 p.a. for a basic 10 PA appointment. Placement on scale depends on recognised experience. EPAs available subject to mutual agreement. No on-call commitment envisaged.
Why work for us?
Patients are at the centre of everything we do at NHS Borders, ensuring they are cared for efficiently and effectively by experienced and qualified staff, with safety and quality at the heart of patient care. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking team with a wealth of clinical and leadership experience. We promote an open and honest culture and are committed to nurturing future NHS professionals.
Our service serves a stable population in a tranquil rural area just 36 miles from Edinburgh, Scotland’s vibrant capital. We offer excellent local schools, leisure facilities, affordable housing, and support with relocation and temporary accommodation.
The Role
A Specialty Doctor position in Rehabilitation Psychiatry is available within the Community Rehabilitation Service in the Scottish Borders. The successful candidate will provide intermediate medical input, delivering care and supporting a multidisciplinary/multi-agency approach, reporting to the consultant.
Applicants must have full GMC registration and a license to practice. Candidates should have completed at least four years of postgraduate training or experience, including two in psychiatry, or demonstrate equivalent training or experience. Applications from those within six months of meeting these requirements will be considered. MRCPsych and Approved Medical Practitioner status are desirable.
For informal enquiries or visits, please contact:
* Dr Joanna Bredski, Consultant in Rehabilitation Psychiatry at 01896 664399 or joanna.bredski@nhs.scot
* Dr Amanda Cotton, Associate Medical Director at 01896 827155 or Amanda.cotton@borders.scot.nhs.uk
***Please submit your application early, as late applications cannot be accepted.***
From 1 April 2025, legislative changes may require a different level of criminal records check. If the role is classified as a "regulated role," appointment will be subject to the PVG Scheme. Further details are available at Disclosure Scotland Changes.
NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of society to ensure a workforce that is truly representative and respectful.
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