Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking dedicated consultants to join their supportive team in Dunfermline. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health services, with a focus on collaboration and innovation. You will be part of a dynamic environment that encourages professional development and engagement in teaching and research. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to the community. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to be part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation package

Support for research projects

Peer group support

Opportunities for teaching

Specialist interest development

Qualifications

• Fully registered medical practitioners with MRCPsych or equivalent required.
• Encouragement for candidates pursuing specialist registration through CESR.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team focusing on partnership and clinical leadership.
• Involvement in service development and teaching opportunities.

Skills

Consultation Skills

Clinical Leadership

Research Skills

Teaching Skills

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT or eligibility for inclusion

Job description

Are you an experienced Consultant or just starting your consultant journey? Are you looking to make a difference in a new post, working with a supportive and creative team? Please join us!

Fife is a truly beautiful part of Scotland, steeped in history and with a great patchwork mix of country living and urban convenience. Spanning from the newly bestowed City of Dunfermline to St Andrews and the East Neuk, Fife has lots to offer. With great road and rail links, and by car just 45 minutes from Edinburgh, whilst serving as gateway to the Highlands, we are well placed for a huge range of lifestyles.

We can offer you an attractive package:

1. Flexible working including part time / job share / compressed week where possible
2. Relocation package and/or support with initial accommodation fees
3. Support with research or audit projects through our strong links with local Universities
4. Very strong peer group support within the consultant body
5. Future planned investments; consultant involvement in service development encouraged
6. Opportunities for involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching/training - links with the universities of Edinburgh, Dundee and St Andrews.
7. Opportunity to develop specialist interests
8. Inpatient and community roles currently locality based

Our services have undergone significant redesign with a strong Fife Health & Social Care Partnership MDT leadership team. There is a large multidisciplinary emphasis and focus upon partnership working, with commitments to clear clinical leadership by the consultant psychiatrist. Pathways for personality disorder/complex trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, and eating disorders are in development / being advanced and opportunities for interested clinicians to have active involvement are here for you right now.

Currently services operate within a sectorised model covering both community and inpatient settings however this is subject to change and improvement modelling for the future.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 11th March 2025

Applicants who are fully registered medical practitioners with MRCPsych or equivalent, and an appropriate CCT (or be eligible for inclusion within 6 months of the interview date) are invited to make enquiries. We also encourage candidates who wish to pursue specialist registration through the CESR process to get in touch and specific support to acquire this is available. This post may be eligible for Tier 2 sponsorship if required.

For further information please contact:
Dr Jackie Drummond, Interim Clinical Director on 01334 696060 or [e-mail]
Mr Deon Loudon, Clinical Services Manager for Adult Mental Health Services on 01334 696060 or [e-mail]

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.