# Locum Appointment for Service (LAS) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Borders. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-appointment-for-service-las-in-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/4fe1c65e-fc56-4ec9-8a5f-b49483091d25 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-appointment-for-service-las-in-obstetrics-and-gynaecology/4fe1c65e-fc56-4ec9-8a5f-b49483091d25.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** NHS Borders - **Town:** Melrose - **Region:** East of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology - **Grade:** Senior - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Part time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T09:54:52.087Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=260532 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=260532 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 250128 - Salary: Please see advert - Job closing date: 17/06/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: Borders General Hospital - Employment type: Fixed-term - Hours Per Week: Full time available. Part time or job share applications also welcome - Job posted date: 01/06/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Borders - Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology ### OUR VALUES IN ACTION - Compassion - Kindness - Integrity - Teamwork - Excellence BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL, MELROSE, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD6 9BS Salary: £2,634.29 per week inclusive of out hours allowances Hours Per Week: Full Time Available. Part time or job share applications also welcome. Employment type: One year fixed term from August 2026 Locum Appointment for Service (ST3+) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology 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. Borders General Hospital in Melrose is a modern and well-equipped 284 bed DGH serving the rural Borders area in South East Scotland, approximately 36 miles from Edinburgh, well serviced by public transport links. A relocation package/assistance with temporary accommodation in the local area is available for the successful candidate. The Role Obstetrics and Gynaecology services in NHS Borders includes a labour suite with 5 labour rooms and just under 1000 deliveries per year. Gynaecology patients are admitted to two wards shared with the surgical team. Outpatient clinics take place in the Borders General Hospital but also at peripheral sites within Scottish Borders. Facilities at the BGH provide a high standard of both diagnostic and interventional radiology support including easy access to Nuclear Medicine, Spiral CT and MRI scanning. Your role would involve labour ward, gynaecological and antenatal outpatient and theatre sessions in addition to participation in the middle grade/trainee resident out of hours rota (1:6). The post would ideally suit doctors working in obstetrics & gynaecology at intermediate level (ST3/+) who would like to further develop their clinical skills or another speciality area of their interest within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team. You must be a fully registered medical practitioner with the GMC with a license to practice. MRCOG or equivalent is not essential but desirable. Informal enquiries, discussions and visits are welcome – please contact: Dr Kate Darlow, Clinical Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology kate.darlow@nhs.scot Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact. 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. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here. For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found here. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form ***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. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. ### OUR VALUES IN ACTION - Compassion - Kindness - Integrity - Teamwork - Excellence BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL, MELROSE, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD6 9BS Salary: £2,634.29 per week inclusive of out hours allowances Hours Per Week: Full Time Available. Part time or job share applications also welcome. Employment type: One year fixed term from August 2026 Locum Appointment for Service (ST3+) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology 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. Borders General Hospital in Melrose is a modern and well-equipped 284 bed DGH serving the rural Borders area in South East Scotland, approximately 36 miles from Edinburgh, well serviced by public transport links. A relocation package/assistance with temporary accommodation in the local area is available for the successful candidate. The Role Obstetrics and Gynaecology services in NHS Borders includes a labour suite with 5 labour rooms and just under 1000 deliveries per year. Gynaecology patients are admitted to two wards shared with the surgical team. Outpatient clinics take place in the Borders General Hospital but also at peripheral sites within Scottish Borders. Facilities at the BGH provide a high standard of both diagnostic and interventional radiology support including easy access to Nuclear Medicine, Spiral CT and MRI scanning. Your role would involve labour ward, gynaecological and antenatal outpatient and theatre sessions in addition to participation in the middle grade/trainee resident out of hours rota (1:6). The post would ideally suit doctors working in obstetrics & gynaecology at intermediate level (ST3/+) who would like to further develop their clinical skills or another speciality area of their interest within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team. You must be a fully registered medical practitioner with the GMC with a license to practice. MRCOG or equivalent is not essential but desirable. Informal enquiries, discussions and visits are welcome – please contact: Dr Kate Darlow, Clinical Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology kate.darlow@nhs.scot Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact. 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. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here. For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found here. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form ***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. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. ## Job Details OUR VALUES IN ACTION - Compassion - Kindness - Integrity - Teamwork - Excellence BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL, MELROSE, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD6 9BS Salary: £2,634.29 per week inclusive of out hours allowances Hours Per Week: Full Time Available. Part time or job share applications also welcome. Employment type: One year fixed term from August 2026 Locum Appointment for Service (ST3+) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology 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. Borders General Hospital in Melrose is a modern and well-equipped 284 bed DGH serving the rural Borders area in South East Scotland, approximately 36 miles from Edinburgh, well serviced by public transport links. A relocation package/assistance with temporary accommodation in the local area is available for the successful candidate. The Role Obstetrics and Gynaecology services in NHS Borders includes a labour suite with 5 labour rooms and just under 1000 deliveries per year. Gynaecology patients are admitted to two wards shared with the surgical team. Outpatient clinics take place in the Borders General Hospital but also at peripheral sites within Scottish Borders. Facilities at the BGH provide a high standard of both diagnostic and interventional radiology support including easy access to Nuclear Medicine, Spiral CT and MRI scanning. Your role would involve labour ward, gynaecological and antenatal outpatient and theatre sessions in addition to participation in the middle grade/trainee resident out of hours rota (1:6). The post would ideally suit doctors working in obstetrics & gynaecology at intermediate level (ST3/+) who would like to further develop their clinical skills or another speciality area of their interest within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team. You must be a fully registered medical practitioner with the GMC with a license to practice. MRCOG or equivalent is not essential but desirable. Informal enquiries, discussions and visits are welcome – please contact: Dr Kate Darlow, Clinical Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology kate.darlow@nhs.scot Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact. 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. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here. For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found here. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form ***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. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. ## Person Specification ### Ability **Essential** - Good communication skills - Good organisational skills - Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure - Able to work in an MDT - Caring attitude to patients ### Experience **Essential** - General experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology - Evidence of understanding of the work of the Scottish Patient Safety Programme/Maternal and Childcare Quality Improvement Collaborative. ### Motivation **Essential** - Evidence of commitment to: Patient-focused care - Evidence of commitment to: Continuous professional development and life-long learning - Evidence of commitment to: Effective and efficient use of resources ### Team Working **Essential** - Ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines - Ability to organise time efficiently and effectively - Reliability - Excellent communication skills **Desirable** - Ability to motivate colleagues ### Teaching and Audit **Essential** - Evidence of commitment to: Clinical audit - Evidence of commitment to: Formal and informal teaching and training of trainee doctors, medical students and other clinical staff - Evidence of commitment to: Learning and continuing professional development ### Circumstances of Job **Essential** - Capable of doing resident out of hours shift work at Borders General Hospital for obstetrics and gynaecology **Desirable** - Driving licence ### Academic Achievements **Desirable** - Experience in research desirable. ### Care and Compassion Values **Essential** - Treat people as though they matter - Involve people - Consider people as individuals and acknowledge diversity - Puts the patient first - Shows they care ### Dignity and Respect Values **Essential** - Team player - Manages own attitudes and behaviour - Addresses concerns with colleague as they arise - Communicates respectfully, openly and professionally - Listens and turns that into action - Sees things from another persons perspective ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - GMC registered medical practitioner - License to practice. - Four years full time or equivalent experience post-qualification. - Two years full time or equivalent training in obstetrics and gynaecology - MRCOG part 1 or appropriate specialist qualification **Desirable** - MRCOG part 2/3 or equivalent. - SCOTTIE or MOET - K2 CTG training package - PROMPT ### Quality and Teamwork Values **Essential** - Works as part of a team to support others and improve service provision - Acknowledges mistakes - Takes responsibility - Inspires the team ### Openness, Honesty and Responsibility Values **Essential** - Takes person responsibility for actions - Sharing of ideas for improvement - Ability to work across boundaries - Commitment to work to best of their ability ## Documents - [Borders Values and Behaviours (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1157023&JobId=260532) - [Borders LAS Obstetrics and Gynaecology JD (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1157045&JobId=260532) - [Borders Additional Information (Borders Additional Information ) (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1157022&JobId=260532) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.