Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry

TN United Kingdom; Melrose; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry to join their dynamic team in a tranquil rural area. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care while working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive environment, competitive salary, and the chance to make a significant impact on patient lives. With excellent local amenities and a relocation package available, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a peaceful yet vibrant community.

Benefits

Relocation Package

Assistance with Temporary Accommodation

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice is mandatory.
• At least four years of full-time postgraduate training in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate level medical input in Rehabilitation Psychiatry.
• Promote a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency approach to patient care.

Skills

Psychiatry

Patient Care

Multi-disciplinary Approach

GMC Registration

Education

Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry

MRCPsych (desirable)

Job description

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Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry, Melrose

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Melrose, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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OUR VALUES IN ACTION

●Care and Compassion ●Quality and Teamwork ●Dignity and Respect ●Openness, honesty and responsibility

NHS Borders Mental Health Services

Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry – NHS Borders Community Rehabilitation Service

Full Time Available, Part Time / Job Share Applications Also Welcome

£61,690 – £96,129 p.a. for basic 10 PA appointment, placement on scale depends on previous recognised experience. EPAs available subject to mutual agreement. No on-call commitment envisaged.

Why work for us?

Patients are at the centre of everything we do in our daily working lives at NHS Borders: ensuring that they are cared for efficiently and effectively by suitably experienced and qualified staff driving safety and quality at the heart of patient care. We are a dynamic and forward thinking team with a wealth of clinical and leadership experience. We aim for an open and honest culture and believe in nurturing future stars in the NHS.

Our service caters for a stable population in a tranquil and beautiful rural area only 36 miles from Scotland’s vibrant capital, Edinburgh. We have excellent local schools and leisure facilities and a quality of life second to none. There is affordable housing in the local area and a relocation package / assistance with temporary accommodation is available.

The Role

A Specialty Doctor post in Rehabilitation Psychiatry is available within the Community Rehabilitation Service in the Scottish Borders. The successful applicant(s), accountable to the consultant, will provide intermediate level medical input, delivering care and promoting a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency approach.

You must have full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice. For employment as a Specialty Doctor you should have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training or experience (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in psychiatry (eg as part of a specialty training programme or as a clinical development fellow or specialty registrar); or you can demonstrate equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas. Applications will be considered where the applicant is within 6 months of achieving these requirements. Approved Medical Practitioner status and MRCPsych are desirable.

Informal telephone and e-mail enquiries and visits to the service are welcome. Please contact:

Dr Joanna Bredski, Consultant in Rehabilitation Psychiatry 01896 664399 [emailprotected]

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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.