Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist to join the North East Division. The post involves in-patient and community work, with training and supervision for trainees, and a role in service development and evaluation.

The successful candidate will have GMC registration, Higher Specialist Training leading to CCT or CESR eligibility, and will participate in multidisciplinary collaboration within a well-established team.

Qualifications

• Higher Specialist Training leading to CCT or CESR eligibility.
• GMC registration and license to practice are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with mental disorders in Auchinlea catchment area.
• Provide consultation and training to staff; contribute to service development.
• Lead quality improvement and governance initiatives within the unit.

Skills

Quality improvement

Clinical governance

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Higher Specialist Training leading to a CCT

GMC Registration and license to practice

Job description

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.

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

Interview Date: Thursday 10th December 2026

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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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

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