Consultant Psychiatrist OR Specialist Doctor Learning Disabilities

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Scotland is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist or Specialist Doctor for the Learning Disability Service at New Craigs Hospital. The role involves providing assessment and treatment for adults with learning disabilities, supervising nursing staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must be on the GMC specialist register or nearing certification, with a strong commitment to Learning Disabilities. This position offers competitive salaries and opportunities for further professional growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT award.
• Significant experience in Learning Disabilities is essential.
• Participation in on-call rota required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for adults with learning disability.
• Supervise learning disability nursing staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.

Skills

Experience in Learning Disabilities

GMC specialist register eligibility

Commitment to CCT through Portfolio Pathway/CESR

Education

Qualified Medical Doctor

CCT in relevant specialty

Job description

NHS HIGHLAND

NEW CRAIGS HOSPITAL, INVERNESS

CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST OR SPECIALIST DOCTOR – LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICE

Hours: 1.0 WTE (40 hours per week)

Consultant salary: £111,430 – £148,064 per annum

Specialist Doctor salary: £100,870 – £111,441 per annum

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 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.

Applicants for the Consultant grade must be on the GMC specialist register 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. We also welcome applicants who meet eligibility criteria for the Specialist Doctor. The post would suit a candidate with significant experience in Learning Disabilities who is committed to gaining CCT through the Portfolio Pathway/CESR route. The post will be supervised by a substantive Consultant.

Clinical Director will work to refine the post depending on the circumstances of the successful applicant.

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 to arrange an informal visit.

Job Reference: RT1 229088

Closing Date: 07/01/2025

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.

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