General Adult Psychiatrist

NHS Scotland; Greenock; Sur place; GBP 82 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NHSGGC is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead and develop clinical services across inpatient and outpatient settings in Greenock. The role supports trainee education and participates in the departmental teaching program within a busy regional system.

The post involves day-time hours (9am-5pm) with on-call rotas, working at Inverclyde Royal Hospital and Crown House, Greenock, under NHSGGC.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligibility for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
• Higher specialist training leading to CCT or CESR, or equivalent for non-UK applicants.

Responsabilités

• Support the career progression of trainees and contribute to the department's teaching program.
• Work as a consultant psychiatrist in a 10 PA post with inpatient/outpatient responsibilities.
• Manage inpatient caseload at Inverclyde Royal Hospital and outpatient services from Crown House, Greenock.

Formation

GMC Registration

GMC Specialist Registration / CCT or CESR

Description du poste

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday plus On Call Rota.

The successful applicant should have an interest in supporting the career progression of trainees as well as contributing to the inspiring departmental teaching program.

This is a 10 session inpatient/outpatient post, with in-patients at Inverclyde Royal Hospital and outpatient services delivered from Crown House, Greenock. The department has 3.0 wte consultant psychiatrists and 1 wte SAS doctor. GP, foundation and core trainees are attached on rotation. Each consultant manages their own caseload, with inpatients allocated on a rotational basis. There is well established local division group who meet regularly, and good working links with colleagues across sub-specialties.

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once CESR is awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. Up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional outpatient and or procedure sessions or management activity.

All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. An additional non DCC PA will form part of the core job plan for professional clinical development.

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.

For further information please contact Dr Una Graham, Deputy Medical Director, Adult Mental Health Services on [e-mail]

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third-party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the recruitment process.