Specialist Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry

Specialist Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry South & East Older Adults Mental Health Team

Full Time Available, Part Time / Job Share Applications Also Welcome

£88,118 - £100,011 p.a. for basic 10 PA appointment with EPAs available subject to mutual agreement.  On-call supplement payable.

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Care and Compassion Quality and Teamwork Dignity and Respect Openness, honesty and responsibility

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.

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 local schools and leisure facilities and a quality of life second to none. There is affordable housing in the local area and a relocation package / assistance with temporary accommodation is available for the successful candidate. 

The Role

A Specialist Doctor post in Old Age Psychiatry is available within the South and East Older Adults Mental Health Team in the Scottish Borders.  The successful applicant, accountable to the consultant, will provide senior medical input to the South and East of the Scottish Borders, delivering care and promoting a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency approach.  

You must have full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.  Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years experience since primary medical qualification including at least 6 years experience at Specialty Doctor level or equivalent in General Adult Psychiatry. Applicants should be an Approved Medical Practitioner or willing to gain approval once in post.  MRC Psych or equivalent is also essential.

Informal telephone and e-mail enquiries and enquiries about visits to the hospital are welcome, please contact:

Dr Amanda Cotton, or Amanda.cotton@borders.scot.nhs.uk

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.