Locum Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry – Borders Adult Community Mental Health Service – West Community Mental Health Team
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- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 40
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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This is a 12-month fixed-term Locum Specialty Doctor post in General Adult Psychiatry within the West Community Mental Health Team in the Scottish Borders. The role involves providing medical support to the General Psychiatry service, delivering care, and promoting a multi-disciplinary approach. The successful applicant will contribute to the development of services to provide psychiatric care to adult patients.
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Job reference:
259129
Salary:
Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - - £99,975)
Job closing date:
22/09/2026
Job Type:
Medical and Dental
Location:
Borders General Hospital
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
40
Job posted date:
08/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
Borders Adult Community Mental Health Service
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OUR VALUES IN ACTION
• Compassion • Kindness • Integrity • Teamwork • Excellence
NHS Borders Mental Health Services
Locum Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry – Borders Adult Community Mental Health Service – West Community Mental Health Team
Fixed Term for 12 months
Full Time (40 hours per week), part time and job share applications welcome
£64,158 - £99,975 p.a. for basic 10 PA appointment with APAs available subject to mutual agreement.
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.
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