Specialty Doctor Substance Misuse

NHS National Services Scotland; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Specialty Doctor to provide care for patients with addiction issues. This part-time (30 hours per week) position offers an opportunity to develop expertise in psychiatry and addiction medicine within a supportive team. Interested candidates must have full GMC registration and relevant postgraduate training. The position is based in Musselburgh and applications are accepted until December 3, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years full-time postgraduate training.
• Special interest in addiction medicine and psychiatry.
• Skills in developing links with Primary Care Team and Mental Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with drug and alcohol dependency.
• Develop effective communications with a range of stakeholders.
• Work within a supportive clinical team.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical competence

Ability to work with mental health services

Education

Full registration with GMC

Postgraduate training

Job description

The Esk Centre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, EH21 6AB

NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Entry Criteria for a Specialty Doctor:
A doctor appointed to this grade:
shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);

And

• shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT);

Or

• shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.

Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, part time (30 hours per week) post based in The Esk Centre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, EH21 6AB

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

Fixed term 0.8wte part time (8 Programmed Activities) specialty doctor post. The post is vacant and offers a fantastic opportunity to develop an interest in addiction medicine and psychiatry. Working with an enthusiastic team of clinicians in a vibrant, rapidly developing, and supportive service, this post offers the opportunity to develop clinical and professional competence in a purposeful and supervised manner.

The post holder will be an experienced medical practitioner who will provide care to patients with a range of drug and alcohol use and dependency. He/she will have a special interest in the psychological, physical and social problems of this group.

They will have the skills and knowledge to develop effective communications and working links with the Primary Care Team and Mental Health Services, as well as a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies.

Closing Date 03/12/2025

For an informal discussion please contact:

Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to:

Guy Whitehead ([e-mail]) or Heather Anderson ([e-mail]).

If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.

We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

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