Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry. This full-time role involves delivering care within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on patient safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have GMC registration and relevant experience in psychiatry. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a tranquil rural setting near Edinburgh.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Affordable housing

Excellent schools

Leisure facilities

Qualifications

• At least four years of postgraduate training or experience, with two in psychiatry.
• MRCPsych and Approved Medical Practitioner status are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate medical input in Rehabilitation Psychiatry.
• Support a multidisciplinary approach to care.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Communication

Education

Full GMC registration

Postgraduate training in psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry, Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a23360e2bbb3

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description

Location: Borders General Hospital

Our Values in Action: Care and Compassion, Quality and Teamwork, Dignity and Respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility

Department: NHS Borders Mental Health Services

Role Details

Position: Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry within NHS Borders Community Rehabilitation Service

Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time / Job Share applications welcome

Salary: £61,690 - £96,129 p.a. for a 10 PA appointment; placement depends on experience. EPAs available upon mutual agreement. No on-call commitment envisaged.

Why Work for Us?

Patients are at the center of our work at NHS Borders, ensuring care by qualified staff with a focus on safety and quality. We are a dynamic team with clinical and leadership expertise, fostering an open and honest culture. The location offers a tranquil rural setting just 36 miles from Edinburgh, with excellent schools, leisure facilities, affordable housing, and relocation assistance.

The Role

This Specialty Doctor position in Rehabilitation Psychiatry is within the Community Rehabilitation Service in the Scottish Borders. The successful candidate will provide intermediate medical input, delivering care and supporting a multidisciplinary approach.

Requirements include full GMC registration with a license to practice, at least four years of postgraduate training or experience (with at least two in psychiatry), or equivalent qualifications. Applications close within 6 months of meeting these requirements. MRCPsych and Approved Medical Practitioner status are desirable.

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