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NHS Borders
Locum Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Melrose On-site 10+ yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 669 employees£111k – £148k / year
ObstetricsGynaecologyColposcopyClinical LeadershipPatient Care
Requirements
Candidates must hold MRCOG or equivalent, be GMC registered with a license to practice, and preferably be on the Specialist Register. A special interest in colposcopy is highly welcomed.
Job Description
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence
LOCUM CONSULTANT OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNAECOLOGIST
FIXED TERM POST 12 MONTHS
Full time post available, part time and job share applications welcome
Basic Salary: £111,430 - £148,064 per annum + on-call supplement (5% 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 320 bed DGH serving the rural Borders area in South East Scotland, approximately 36 miles from Edinburgh.
The Role
This post is based within the Borders General Hospital in Melrose and will provide a unique opportunity to develop and enhance the existing service within NHS Borders and South East Scotland.
This is a replacement post, offered on full-time basis of 10 programmed activities per week including on call. EPAs may be offered if mutually agreed. The job plan would be adjusted for part time or job share candidates. On-call will be on a 1 in 6 basis
The candidate must hold MRCOG or equivalent and must also be registered with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice and preferably on the Specialist Register for Obstetrics and Gynaecology before taking up the post or in training within 6 months of expected date of obtaining CCT or equivalent. We are seeking candidates with general obstetrics and gynaecology skills but in addition a special interest in colposcopy would be particularly welcomed.
Informal enquiries and to arrange a visit contact Dr Kate Darlow, Clinical Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology, on 01896 826729 (secretary) or kate.darlow@nhs.scot
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website.
For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own.
Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence
LOCUM CONSULTANT OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNAECOLOGIST
FIXED TERM POST 12 MONTHS
Full time post available, part time and job share applications welcome
Basic Salary: £111,430 - £148,064 per annum + on-call supplement (5% 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 320 bed DGH serving the rural Borders area in South East Scotland, approximately 36 miles from Edinburgh.
The Role
This post is based within the Borders General Hospital in Melrose and will provide a unique opportunity to develop and enhance the existing service within NHS Borders and South East Scotland.
This is a replacement post, offered on full-time basis of 10 programmed activities per week including on call. EPAs may be offered if mutually agreed. The job plan would be adjusted for part time or job share candidates. On-call will be on a 1 in 6 basis
The candidate must hold MRCOG or equivalent and must also be registered with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice and preferably on the Specialist Register for Obstetrics and Gynaecology before taking up the post or in training within 6 months of expected date of obtaining CCT or equivalent. We are seeking candidates with general obstetrics and gynaecology skills but in addition a special interest in colposcopy would be particularly welcomed.
Informal enquiries and to arrange a visit contact Dr Kate Darlow, Clinical Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology, on 01896 826729 (secretary) or kate.darlow@nhs.scot
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website.
For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form
- PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
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ObstetricsGynaecologyColposcopyClinical LeadershipPatient Care
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