NHS Borders
A career with a great team
Work with NHS Borders
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Working with NHS Borders
The NHS Border team believe an open and honest culture, where future stars are nurtured. They are a dynamic and forward-thinking team with a wealth of clinical and leadership experience.
Driving quality is at the heart of patient care at NHS Borders, ensuring patients are safe, and cared for by exceptional staff.
The key NHS Borders values are:
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Care and compassion
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Quality and teamwork
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Dignity and respect
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Openness, honesty and responsibility
NHS Borders - Key stats
NHS Borders has approximately 3,200 staff working over 50 different sites within the Scottish Borders, including the Borders General Hospital in Melrose, and community hospital facilities in Hawick, Peebles, Duns and Kelso.
The area is geographically large (covering 1800 square miles) mostly rural with small burghs and very sparsely populated areas.
The Scottish Borders serves a population of approximately 120,000.
NHS Borders organisational priorities
In line with health systems across Scotland and the UK, NHS Borders is facing a number of challenges associated with demographics, growing expectations, developing technologies and tight financial resources.
The Board and Executive Team is therefore facing a significant responsibility to provide the right leadership for the organisation through a significant service and workforce transformation process, which will also need to address the Board’s underlying challenges around service, workforce and financial sustainability.
Why work In the Borders?
The Scottish borders has a diverse natural landscape, from the rolling hills of the southern uplands to the rugged coastline near Eyemouth. These areas are the perfect fit for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and fishing.
Compared to major cities like Edinburgh, property prices in the Scottish borders are more affordable. The average house price in this area is £176,000, and for first time buyers the average is £137,000. This affordability, combined with the region's beautiful landscape makes it an attractive place to live and work.
In addition to its rural charm, the Scottish borders has fantastic transport links. The borders railway connects towns like Tweedback to Edinburgh, creating an easy commute. Additionally, the A7 and A68 roads provide direct routes to major cities, while Berwick-upon-Tweed offers access to the East Coast Main Line.
Whether you're seeking a fulfilling career, a balanced lifestyle, or a close-knit community, the Scottish Borders offers a compelling proposition. Its combination of natural beauty, affordable housing, strong transport links and vibrant communities make it an ideal location for those looking to live and work in Scotland.
