Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; See; Vor Ort; EUR 84.000 - 132.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is inviting applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist post based at Auchinlea Resource Centre and the Mental Health Campus of Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow's north east.

You would join a multi-disciplinary team, provide assessment and management of patients with mental disorders, and contribute to training, service development and governance. The role includes in-patient and community work with on‑call duties and a 9am–5pm pattern.

Jobbeschreibung

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday & on call

Applications are invited for this 10‑session post 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 post is split between in‑patient and community work. 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.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Dr Stephen Anderson, Clinical Director Adult Mental Health Services NE, 0141 531 3229, [e-mail]

Interview Date: Thursday 10th December 2026

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early to the volume of response.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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