Consultant Paediatrician
Job Description
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
We pride ourselves on a culture that embodies the following values:
- Care and Compassion
- Quality and Teamwork
- Dignity and Respect
- Openness, honesty and responsibility
BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL, Melrose, Scottish Borders TD6 9BS
CONSULTANT PAEDIATRICIAN (HYBRID GENERAL & COMMUNITY)
Permanent posts
Multiple part time posts available.
Basic Salary: £111,430 – £148,064 per annum pro rata + 5% on call availability supplement.
Why work for us? Patients are at the centre of everything we do. We provide a dynamic, forward thinking environment where clinical and leadership expertise drive quality patient care. We foster an open, honest culture and nurture future NHS stars.
The Role – We are seeking Consultant General Paediatrician(s) to join the combined Child Health Department of NHS Borders. Candidates may be general paediatricians with special interests or community paediatricians with general and on call experience.
There are multiple part time posts available. The post is based at the modern and well equipped 284 bed Borders General Hospital, playing a major role in services for children in the community. We have established links with the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh and opportunities for joint working, as well as close undergraduate and postgraduate links with the University of Edinburgh Medical School.
The Hospital has implemented an innovative Paediatric Hospital at Night redesign. Our first call resident cover is provided by experienced Paediatric and Neonatal Nurse Advanced Practitioners supported by consultants within a minimum recall time.
The hospital is located in a rural setting with excellent schools, abundant local amenities and good transport links to Edinburgh. Superb local leisure facilities and good quality affordable housing provide an ideal opportunity for a high quality of life in this scenic part of the country. A relocation package up to full Inland Revenue limits is available for successful candidates relocating to the local area.
In a new service development, NHS Borders will offer all newly appointed consultants executive coaching with a trained coach, intended to develop your own leadership style and effective decision making.
• Candidates must hold MRCP or equivalent certificate (e.g., MRCPH for current trainees) and must be fully registered with the General Medical Council on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of entry at interview date.
• To arrange an informal visit or to discuss this post, please contact Dr Alex McNeil, Consultant Paediatrician & Clinical Director ().
Closing date for applications: 2 February 2026
Interview Date: 23 February 2026
Legal & Regulatory Requirements
We may require a different level of criminal records check from 1 April 2025. If the role is assessed as a regulated role, appointment will be subject to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. For details, visit the Disclosure Scotland Changes page.
Work Eligibility
To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate relevant permission to work in the country, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK, which can be evidenced through various routes, including specific visa types, EU settled and pre settled status. Further information on sponsorable routes for suitable roles can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK or that the post is eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.
NOTE: We cannot accept late applications, so please submit early.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society and aim to create a truly representative workforce where each employee feels respected and able to give their best.
