Borders General Hospital
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BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL. MELROSE TD6 9BS
LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING (LAT) SPECIALTY REGISTRAR (ST4)
MEDICINE FOR THE ELDERLY
Available from 06 August 2025 04 August 2026
£45,504 - £71,550 per annum (basic, placement depends on previous recognised experience)
The Role
Applications are invited for the above fixed term full time training post in Medicine for the Elderly at the Borders General Hospital, Melrose, Scottish Borders.
The post is recognised for training at ST4 level and national eligibility criteria apply which include having passed all parts of the MRCP UK examination (written Part 1, written Part 2 and PACES) and full GMC registration with a licence to practice. Please see full details in the Job Description.
We offer excellent experience for those considering a career in Medicine for the Elderly. There will be opportunities to gain experience of the general management of in-patients in the Medicine for the Elderly ward, clinics, stroke medicine, front door frailty, day hospital, community hospitals, hospital at home and liaison. You will provide a proportion of out of hours activity including as a Team Leader on the Hospital at Night Team rota, and the rota attracts a 1A banding (50% supplement).
There will be opportunities to participate in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, perform quality improvement projects and be involved in Medical Education (specifically in Simulation).
Why work for us?
Our service caters for a stable population in a tranquil and beautiful rural area only 36 miles from Scotlands vibrant capital, Edinburgh. We have excellent leisure facilities and a quality of life second to none. A relocation package / excess travel allowances from Edinburgh is available for the successful candidates if you are relocating your main residence to South East Scotland. Train services to central Edinburgh run every thirty minutes (journey time 50 minutes approx) to nearby Tweedbank Station.
Arrangements can be made for an informal discussion / visit to the Hospital by contacting Dr Rachel Stewart (Clinical Director) or Mrs Kirsten Graham (Service Manager) @
Closing Date: Friday 27 June 2025
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.
**PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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