Specialty Doctor - Chronic Pain

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Location: Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS

Hours: 2 sessions per week (0.2 WTE)

Grade: Consultant (although all grades considered)

Closing Date: 24 th October 2025
Interview Date: TBC - Early November 2025

Are you passionate about improving the lives of people living with chronic pain? NHS Borders is seeking a dedicated and compassionate doctor to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Service at Borders General Hospital.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a well-established secondary care service that prioritises self-management, education, and holistic care.

You will:

• Run outpatient clinics independently and jointly with other team members.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and service development.
• Contribute to patient group sessions and education programmes.
• Engage in triage of referrals and formulation of individualised pain management plans.

About You

We welcome applications from doctors of all grades who:

• Hold full GMC registration
• Are enthusiastic about developing expertise in chronic pain management.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills.
• Formal chronic pain qualifications are not essential-apprenticeship-style learning and mentorship will be provided.

The Team

You'll be joining a supportive MDT including:

• Consultant Anaesthetist
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Physiotherapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Secretary
• Newly developed Pharmacist post
• Links with Pain Association Scotland

Why NHS Borders?

Located in the scenic Scottish Borders, our hospital offers excellent facilities, a strong educational programme, and a vibrant community. With easy access to Edinburgh via the Borders Railway, you can enjoy rural living with city convenience.

Interested?

Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged. Please contact:

• Dr Jonathan Aldridge, Clinical Director -
• Dr Shona Smith, Consultant Anaesthetist -
• Chronic Pain Service Team -

Please note that due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a 'regulated role', your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

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. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status.

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.