223069 Specialty Doctor General Adult Psychiatry

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry to provide specialist care and support in the clinical setting. The role requires full registration with the GMC and completion of specialty training. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical competencies and be part of a dedicated team. This is a permanent position with a focus on patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training.
• Ability to work in a specialty training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric care.
• Participate in clinical discussions and patient assessments.
• Support training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Postgraduate training

Registration with GMC

Clinical competencies

Education

Completion of specialty training

Job description

NHS Lothian

Specialty Doctor General Adult Psychiatry

Permanent

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.

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

Entry Criteria for a Specialty Doctor:
A doctor appointed to this grade:
shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);

And

• shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT);

Or

• shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.
  
  

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Ballenden House

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 Sharon Smith, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Director, Community Psychiatry Services 01315378675 [e-mail]

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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***