Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Mental Health - SG

TN United Kingdom; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Older Adult Mental Health team. This full-time position offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for professional development. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance mental health services across Central Fife. Ideal candidates will possess MRCPsych or equivalent qualifications and be committed to delivering high-quality care. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while advancing your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be fully registered medical practitioners with MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Support for specialist registration via CESR is available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage change in the community mental health service.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Acute and Older Adult Mental Health services.

Skills

MRCPsych

Clinical Leadership

Collaborative Working

Multidisciplinary Team Development

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT or equivalent

Job description

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Mental Health - SG, Kirkcaldy

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Kirkcaldy

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2690a62abd5c

Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

LOCUM CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST IN OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY

Based at Whyteman’s Brae Hospital - Kirkcaldy Hospital Community Mental Health Service (1 post). 6 months Fixed Term – Full time (10 PAs), with flexible hours negotiable for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join NHS Fife in old age psychiatry within the community mental health service covering Central Fife, including hospital liaison. The post involves close collaboration with colleagues in Acute and Older Adult Mental Health services across NHS Fife.

You should be able to work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies. Although the post is full time, flexible working arrangements will be considered.

You will be supported by a dedicated team of clinicians and will participate in CPD and peer supervision. Regular consultant peer group meetings and educational events are part of our ongoing professional development program.

We aim to improve our services continually and seek a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to lead and manage change, especially in developing the non-medical workforce amidst staffing challenges across the UK. An interest in supporting multidisciplinary team development is desirable.

We welcome discussions about job descriptions to align roles with your interests, experience, and talents. Our goal is to ensure the right person is doing the right tasks at the right time to deliver high-quality care to the Older People of Fife.

Applicants must be fully registered medical practitioners with MRCPsych or equivalent, and hold an appropriate CCT or be eligible for inclusion within 6 months of the interview. Support for specialist registration via CESR is available for eligible candidates.

For more information, contact Dr. Katherine Paramore, Clinical Lead for Old Age Psychiatry, at 01592 643355 Ext 22034 or via email [emailprotected], or Jacqueline McInnes, Interim Clinical Service Manager, at 01383 623623 or via email [emailprotected].

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practice, and be eligible for the GMC Specialist Register. UK-trained applicants should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training and competencies.

NHS Fife is committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all societal sections. We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and reasonable adjustments for disabled, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent candidates.