Specialty Doctor - Older Peoples Mental Health

NHS National Services Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a part-time specialty grade doctor to join their Old Age Psychiatry team. The role involves providing senior medical support at Inverclyde Royal Hospital and offers professional development pathways alongside collaboration with a dedicated health and social work team. Ideal candidates must have full GMC registration and relevant training, with a focus on continuous learning and teaching.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice required.
• At least 4 years of postgraduate training needed, including 2 in relevant specialties.
• Training or experience equivalent to UK standards accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute old age liaison psychiatry medical support.
• Work closely with an integrated mental health team.
• Engage in continuous professional development opportunities.

Skills

Acute old age psychiatry support

Community team collaboration

Continuous professional development

Teaching and training

Education

Full GMC registration and license to practice

Minimum four years of postgraduate training

Completion of Section 22 Training (Day 1 and Day 2)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern for this post is Tuesday and Friday, along with a half-day on Thursday. Please note the salary is pro rata for part-time hours.

Old Age Psychiatry Inverclyde HSCP, part of the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Mental Health services, seeks enthusiastic candidates for this less-than-full-time 5-session specialty grade post based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock. There is no on-call requirement.

The successful applicant will provide acute old age liaison psychiatry senior medical support at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, with opportunities for community team sessions and SPA time for appraisal and professional development. They will work with an integrated health and social work mental health team for older adults, supported by a full-time consultant psychiatrist, another part-time locum consultant, and a full-time specialty grade old age psychiatrist. The hospital has dedicated beds for older adults, including acute psychiatric beds on Ward 4 and the HBCCC Willow Ward.

The consultant psychiatrist will provide regular supervision, with a strong focus on continuous professional development, teaching, and training. For those interested in CESR, there are dedicated tutors, and this fixed-term post offers an opportunity to pursue this pathway.

Applicants must possess full GMC registration, a license to practice, and at least 4 years of postgraduate training, with two in relevant specialties or equivalent experience. For specialty doctor posts, completion of Day 1 and Day 2 of Section 22 Training is expected.

Criteria for Specialty Doctors:

• Full GMC registration and license to practice
• Minimum four years of postgraduate training, including at least two in a relevant specialty or LAT
• Equivalent training, experience, or competencies gained in the UK or overseas

Informal contact: Dr. Ashley Fergie, 0141 211 6629.

Details on applying can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.

We encourage applications from all community sections, promoting a culture of inclusion and diversity. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces Community.

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