Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

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.

Applications are invited for these 10-session posts based at Auchinlea Resource Centre and the Mental Health Campus of Stobhill Hospital in the north east of Glasgow. There is a well-developed multi-disciplinary team, including Nursing, Psychology, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Prescribing Pharmacist, as well as good administrative support. You would be working alongside other Consultant Psychiatrists, with trainee support. There is close contact with the other Psychiatric Consultants in the North East Division. You would be involved in assessment and management of patients with mental disorder within the Auchinlea catchment area as well as providing, consultation and training and would play a key role in service development and evaluation. We are particularly looking for enthusiastic team players with an interest in quality improvement clinical governance and leadership. Detailed information is contained in the Candidate Information Pack.

The posts would ideally be split between in-patient and community work, but this is flexible and could potentially be solely community or in-patient.
The post-holder will have, or will achieve, Approved Medical Practitioner status in accordance with the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. Candidates must have full GMC Registration and a license to practice. Those trained in the UK should have evidence
of Higher Specialist Training leading to a CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry at the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

For further information please contact Dr Stephen Anderson, Clinical Director Adult Mental Health Services NE on
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Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

Interview Date: 11/12/2024

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