Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry to join their dynamic team in the Scottish Borders. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide intermediate-level medical input within a supportive community rehabilitation service. The successful candidate will be part of a forward-thinking team, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care while enjoying the tranquility of a rural setting, just a short distance from Edinburgh. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on teamwork, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in mental health services.

Benefits

Relocation package

Assistance with temporary accommodation

Affordable housing

Local schools and leisure facilities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate-level medical input and deliver care.
• Promote a multidisciplinary/multi-agency approach.

Skills

Intermediate-level medical input

Multidisciplinary approach

Psychiatry experience

GMC registration

Education

Postgraduate training in Psychiatry

MRCPsych (desirable)

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Psychiatry, Scottish Borders

Client: NHS Borders

Location: Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:ffaaedea554b

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

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

Salary: £61,690 – £96,129 per annum for a basic 10 PA appointment; placement on scale depends on previous recognized 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 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 promote an open and honest culture and believe in nurturing future stars in the NHS.

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

The Role

A Specialty Doctor position 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, deliver care, and promote a multidisciplinary/multi-agency approach.

You must have full registration with the GMC with a license to practice. For employment as a Specialty Doctor, you should have completed at least four years of 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 (e.g., as part of a specialty training programme, clinical development fellow, or specialty registrar); or demonstrate equivalent training, experience, or competencies, either in the UK or overseas. Applications will be considered if the applicant is within 6 months of achieving these requirements. Approved Medical Practitioner status and MRCPsych are desirable.