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. OUR VALUES IN ACTION Care and Compassion ●Quality and Teamwork ●Dignity and Respect ●Openness, honesty and responsibility Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine Full-Time, 10 P.A.s – part-time applications also welcome £107,144 - £142,369 per annum on-call availability supplement (3% of full time salary) 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. We are a dynamic and forward thinking team with a wealth of clinical and leadership experience. We aim for an open and honest culture and believe in nurturing future stars in NHS. 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. All new consultants are supported with the development of leadership and management skills for their role. There are also opportunities for professional coaching and mentoring – an established BGH consultant will be identified as a “buddy” in your first few weeks. The Role Acute Medicine in the BGH offers an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic individual, interested in service redesign, delivery of education and quality improvement. The successful applicant will develop process and flow within the department. Applications are invited from suitably qualified physicians in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine. All candidates must possess full GMC Registration, a licence to practice and will already be on the Specialist Register for Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine (GIM) or within six months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at the time of the interview. Alongside consultant physician colleagues you would also have a commitment to the general medical on-call rota approx 1 in 16. The post is full time 10 PAs per week but applications also welcome from candidates seeking part-time, as opportunities may be available. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop or maintain a sub-specialty interest within Borders General Hospital (one session per week). Informal enquiries and visits are welcome. Any applicant wishing to view the Department or discuss the vacancy can contact Mr Jamie Young Clinical Director for Unscheduled Care by email jamie.young3@borders.scot.nhs.uk Closing date: Monday 9 th June 2025 Interview Date: Wednesday 25 th June 2025 Afternoon PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes .