Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing critical assessments and treatments. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality psychiatric care and collaborating with various specialists to ensure comprehensive support for patients. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of Learning Disability Psychiatry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry with strong clinical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for adults with learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with community teams and specialist services.

Skills

Learning Disability Psychiatry

Clinical Assessment

Team Collaboration

Flexible Working

Education

GMC Specialist Registration

CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry

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Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities, Stirling

Location: Stirling, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Highland

Learning Disability Service

We seek to appoint an experienced clinician with 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 disabilities throughout Highland. There are Community Learning Disability Nurse Teams based in Inverness, Nairn, Fort William, Skye, Easter Ross, Golspie, and Caithness, with strong links to 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, a 6-bedded specialist service for people with learning disabilities and mental disorders.

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 the interview date, as consideration can be given to appoint on a proleptic basis. Applications for flexible working will be considered.

Job Reference: MS14 207846

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