213432 - Consultant Psychiatrist in Addictions (MCD)

NHS Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in addictions. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead clinical services within a supportive environment, focusing on improving patient care and outcomes. Ideal candidates will have full GMC registration and a strong background in addiction medicine. Join a committed team that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact on community health. If you are passionate about mental health and addiction services, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration required with a license to practice.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in addiction services.
• Work across NHS Lothian with no on-call commitment.

Skills

GMC Registration

Clinical Training

Addiction Medicine

Patient Care

Education

Medical Degree

Higher Specialist Training

Job description

213432 - Consultant Psychiatrist in Addictions (MCD)

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NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian 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.

NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian 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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in West Lothian NHS Addiction Service, Civic Centre.

10 sessions substantive replacement post to be recruited to start as soon as possible. It is based in the Lothian Substance Misuse Service, with all clinical sessions in West Lothian. The post holder may be required to work across NHS Lothian at other times. There is no on call commitment.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

For An Informal Discussion Please Contact

Dr Louise Mowatt (Clinical Director), West Lothian Mental Health Services

[e-mail]

If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.

We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Interview Date: 03/06/2025

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