We think the Scottish Borders is first in Scotland as the best place to live and pursue a professional career in the Health Service.  With a revenue budget of over £190m, NHS Borders is responsible for the health of a population of over 114,000 people across Scottish Borders area.   NHS Borders has an entirely integrated structure for the delivery of local health services, including acute hospital (Borders General Hospital), primary and community, mental health services and learning disability services.  We work closely in strategic health planning with neighbouring NHS Boards in the South East Scotland.  In addition there is close joint working across Scottish Borders Council and the Voluntary Sector to manage, in partnership, the local healthcare and social care agenda.

A list of our current vacancies can be found at  

If you are interested in applying please contact our medical staffing team for more information by telephone on 01896 826167 or by email Medical.staffing@borders.scot.nhs.uk

In addition there are some forthcoming vacancies, which although not yet advertised you can find some details (the job description and advert where available) below.  Just contact Medical Staffing if interested in these posts or if you are interested in working within  Scottish Borders / Borders General Hospital in future.

Job Title Job Advert Job description
MED769 -Consultant Respiratory Physician

Consultant Respiratory Physician Advert

 MED 769
Consultant Ophthalmologist Consultant Ophthalmologist Advert  Ophthalmologist
MED755- Consultant Physician - Medicine for the Elderly

Consultant Physician - Medicine for the Elderly Advert

 MED755
MED 725 - Consultant in Emergency Medicine Not currently advertised- Contact Medical Staffing if interested  MED 725
Consultant Cardiologist

Consultant Cardiologist advert

 Cardiologist
MED 738 - Consultant Anaesthetist (2 posts)

Consultant Anaesthetist (2 posts) advert

 MED 738
MED 761 - Consultant Haematologist

Consultant Haematologist advert

 MED 761