Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities

TN United Kingdom; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Learning Disability Service in Inverness. This part-time role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team, providing essential assessment and treatment services for adults with learning disabilities across Highland. The successful candidate will engage with various specialists and contribute to a culture of care and compassion. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and are looking for a role that values teamwork and quality, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry is essential for this role.
• Candidates must be on the GMC specialist register or close to completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for adults with learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.

Skills

Learning Disability Psychiatry

Clinical Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

GMC specialist register in Learning Disability Psychiatry

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities, Inverness

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Inverness

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Description:

NHS HIGHLAND

LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICE

We seek to appoint an experienced clinician with an enthusiasm for Learning Disability Psychiatry to join our team of Psychiatrists in NHS Highland. The Learning Disability service provides assessment and treatment for adults with learning disability throughout Highland. There are Community Learning Disability Nurse Teams based in Inverness, Nairn, Fort William, Skye, Easter Ross, Golspie and Caithness with strong links with specialist LD services in Inverness. These include dietetics, epilepsy specialist nurse, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychiatry, psychology and speech & language therapy. There is joint working with Social Work services and a learning disability nurse based in the SW Joint transitions team.

Inpatient services are provided at New Craigs Hospital in Willows Assessment and Treatment Unit which is a 6 bedded specialist service for people with learning disability and mental disorder.

This is a part-time post (0.8 WTE). Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register in Learning Disability Psychiatry or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview as consideration can be given to appoint on a proleptic basis. Applications for flexible working will be considered.

Interested applicants should contact Dr Neil McNamara, Clinical Director, New Craigs Hospital, Inverness on [e-mail] or 01463 704650. Prospective applicants are most welcome to contact us in order to arrange an informal visit.

Job Reference: MS14 207846

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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