Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

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 this 6-session Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry post based in Stobhill Hospitals Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit, Portree Ward. There is a well-developed and innovative multi-disciplinary team, including consultant psychiatrist, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. You would be involved in the assessment and management of patients from who need to be managed within an IPCU environment within the multidisciplinary team. The role includes regular mental health and criminal procedures act work as well as court reports.
The post-holder will have, or will achieve, Approved Medical Practitioner status in accordance with the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

All applicants must possess full GMC registration, a licence to practice, shall with at least 4 Years full time Post Graduate Training, two of which must be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT); or you will demonstrate and evidence equivalent experience and competencies.

Supporting your Development

Specialist and Specialty Doctors are key members of our senior medical workforce and provide a wide range of expertise and skills. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to supporting your continued professional development as a SAS Doctor. We strive to support a culture of development that embodies the aims of the SAS Charter and the NES SAS Development Programme. As detailed in the weblink below all SAS Doctors in Greater Glasgow and Clyde are appointed a designated Education Advisor who provides support in education, training and SAS Development Fund opportunities.

https://www.nhsggc.scot/staff-recruitment/staff-resources/medical-education-nhsggc/specialist-and-associate-specialist-doctors-and-dentist-induction/

Further information regarding professional development as a Specialist or Specialty Doctor in Scotland is available here:

https://www.scotlanddeanery.nhs.scot/your-development/specialist-and-associate-specialist-doctors-and-dentists/

An overview of the NES SAS Development Programme is available here:

https://www.scotlanddeanery.nhs.scot/media/398573/sas-development-programme-brochure-2020.pdf

For further information please contact Dr Stephen Anderson, Clinical Director on .

Contact details for informal contact: Dr Stephen Anderson, , Stephen.Anderson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.  

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

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