KM226278 - Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Eating Disorders (Outpatient & Inpatient)

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a dynamic Consultant Psychiatrist to lead both Outpatient and Inpatient Eating Disorder services. The successful candidate will provide high-quality psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team and support training and development. This role offers benefits like a relocation package, study leave, and possibilities for hybrid working. Full GMC registration required before starting.

Benefits

Relocation package

Personal office and IT equipment

Generous study leave package

Qualifications

• Candidates must have full GMC registration prior to starting.
• UK-trained candidates should have evidence of higher specialist training.
• Eligibility via CESR for doctors not on the GMC Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care across Eating Disorder services.
• Provide clinical leadership in a multidisciplinary team.
• Support training and development of resident doctors.

Skills

Psychiatric leadership

Clinical input

Training and development

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for CESR

Job description

Overview

NHS Grampian is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to lead and deliver high-quality care across both Outpatient and Inpatient Adult Eating Disorder services. This newly configured post offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to take on a key leadership role in helping develop the service evolution in response to the Scottish Government’s review and new specification guidance for Eating Disorders services in Scotland.

You will work within a well-established multidisciplinary team, providing Psychiatric leadership and clinical input to both the Grampian Eating Disorder Service (GEDS) and the Eden Unit, a regional specialist inpatient facility.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver high-quality psychiatric care across Outpatient and Inpatient Eating Disorder services. Provide clinical input and leadership within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to service development in line with national guidance. Support the training and development of resident doctors and participate in medical education wherever possible. Support digitalisation and hybrid working arrangements across community, hospital sites, and remote work where workload allows.

Qualifications and requirements

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (licence must be in place prior to starting in post).
• UK-trained candidates should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
• Alternatively, eligibility via CESR or CESR (CP).
• Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months).
• Those in locum roles can apply for CESR/CESR (CP) and entry onto the Specialist Register during this period.

Additional information for candidates is provided in the recruitment materials. For informal enquiries, contact the nominated Clinical Directors listed in the advert.

NHS Grampian 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Benefits and additional information

Candidates may access a relocation package, a personal office and IT equipment, and a dedicated medical secretary to support their role. Travel expenses are available as per board policy. There is involvement in training and development of resident doctors and opportunities to contribute to medical education. NHS Grampian offers a generous study leave package with funding to develop interests or further your career during employment. Hybrid/remote working can be discussed where workload allows.

Aberdeen offers a superb quality of life, with strong transport links and a welcoming community. Full registration with a licence to practise is required before starting. Some posts may be for internal candidates only.

Additional information: If the post operates within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, the successful candidate will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

As a board, NHS Grampian aims to nurture a positive culture supported by NHS and Social Care values.

Want to Know More? For informal enquiries, please contact the Clinical Directors listed in the advert.

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