Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a self-motivated Clinician to join their Forensic Psychiatry team. This full-time position is based at New Craigs Hospital in Inverness, requiring participation in on-call duties and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver services across urban and rural communities. Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register in Forensic Psychiatry or nearing this qualification. The role also supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC specialist register in Forensic Psychiatry or within 6 months of CCT award.
• Previous experience in a multidisciplinary team is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist services in various communities within the North Highland region.
• Participate in the Consultant on call rota at New Craigs Hospital.

Education

GMC Specialist Register in Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

New Craigs Hospital, Inverness — 1.0 WTE Permanent Post

We seek to appoint a self-motivated Clinician with enthusiasm for Forensic Psychiatry to join our Forensic mental health team in NHS Highland. You will be one of two psychiatrists, working in collaboration with a well-developed multidisciplinary team to deliver specialist services within a variety of urban and rural communities across the North Highland region.

The recent pandemic has accelerated our capacity to deliver this service using digital technology, which opens up opportunity for the post holder. The post would be based in the Mental Health Service in the South and Mid Operational Unit with a base on the New Craigs site. This is a full time (1.0 WTE) post.

This post requires participation in the Consultant on call rota at New Craigs Hospital; current rota frequency is 1:16, availability supplement 3%. Applications for flexible working will be considered.

Responsibilities and requirements

Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register in Forensic Psychiatry or within 6 months of award of an appropriate CCT by date of interview, as consideration can be given to appoint on a proleptic basis.

Contact and informal visits

Interested applicants should contact Dr Neil McNamara, Clinical Director, New Craigs Hospital, Inverness; email: [e-mail]. Prospective applicants are welcome to contact us to arrange an informal visit.

Equality and diversity

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.

How to apply

Applicants should complete an Application Form on the NHS Scotland National Recruitment portal: Please note we do not accept CVs.

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Closing date and interviews

Closing Date: 22 February 2026.

Interviews: 3 March 2026.