Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult Community Easter Ross and Sutherland

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

Job summary

NHS Highland seeks a self-motivated Consultant Psychiatrist for a permanent full-time position covering Easter Ross and Sutherland communities. The role includes working within a supportive mental health team, with attention to both rural and urban health needs. The position encourages flexibility in working arrangements for the appointed clinician.

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT.
• Experience in team settings and knowledge of digital health technologies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services to diverse rural and urban communities.
• Participate in the Consultant on call rota.

Skills

Self-motivated

Enthusiasm for General Adult Community Psychiatry

Education

GMC specialist registration in General Adult Psychiatry

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Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult Community Easter Ross and Sutherland, Stirling

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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NHS HIGHLAND

CONSULTANT IN GENERAL ADULT COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRY

EASTER ROSS AND SUTHERLAND

1.0 WTE Permanent Post

We seek to appoint a self-motivated Clinician with an enthusiasm for General Adult Community Psychiatry to join our team of Psychiatrists in NHS Highland. This post offers the opportunity to be a Psychiatrist to a population covering rural and urban communities across Easter Ross and Sutherland. The post is supported by a well-developed community mental health team, colleagues in Primary care, specialist mental health services and good third sector links. The recent pandemic has accelerated our existing capacity to deliver this service using digital technology, which opens up further opportunity to 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 or in the community by agreement. This is a full time (1.0 WTE) post (8 DCC+2SPA).

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

This post requires participation in the Consultant on call rota at New Craigs Hospital; current rota frequency is 1: 15, availability supplement 3%. Applications for flexible working will be considered, including the possibility of part time working.

Job Reference: MS14 209558

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