OUR VALUES IN ACTION ●Care and Compassion ●Quality and Teamwork ●Dignity and Respect ●Openness, honesty and responsibility An exciting opportunity has arisen in NHS Borders to join our Department of Medicine for the Elderly. We are looking for a Locum Consultant Physician: Medicine for the Elderly and General Internal Medicine on a fixed term basis for 18 months. This role is Full Time 11PA’s or Part-Time roles can be discussed. The Department of Medicine for the Elderly (DME), within the Borders General Hospital, has a team of Consultants covering both general and specialist areas in care of the elderly medicine. Successful applicant(s) will be responsible, along with their colleagues, for the general care of patients in the Department of Medicine for the Elderly and, through close liaison with GPs and the primary health care team, the integrated management of elderly patients. Arrangements can be made for an informal discussion / visit by contacting Rachel Stewart – rachel.stewartnhs.scot PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early 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.