University of Aberdeen Year 5 Psychiatry Block Lead

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a motivated educator for maternity leave cover as the Year 5 Psychiatry Block Lead at New Craigs Hospital, Inverness. This role involves providing support in medical education, with administrative assistance. The contract is part-time for the duration of maternity leave until May 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as educator or trainer in medical education.
• Ability to create and distribute educational materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational support as Year 5 Psychiatry Block Lead.
• Finalise and distribute timetables and develop teaching support.

Education

Recognised by the GMC as a trainer

Job description

NHS HIGHLAND

New Craigs Hospital, Inverness

University of Aberdeen Year 5 Psychiatry Block Lead

1 PA / 4 hours per week

Maternity Leave Cover – Until end of May 2026

Consultant / SAS doctor / Salaried GP payscale, depending on successful candidate

NHS Highland Medical Education department in conjunction with the University of Aberdeen are looking for a motivated educator to provide maternity leave cover in the role as the University of Aberdeen Undergraduate Year 5 Psychiatry Block Lead.

Educational support for this role comes NHS Highland Medical Education department and will include induction and access to useful faculty development opportunities, as well as all finalising and distribution of timetables and development and support of the teaching in various areas from the Medical Education Fellows.

Administrative support is provided by New Craigs Hospital locally appointed medical education administrator.

The postholder will be required to be recognised and approved by the GMC as part of the recognition and approval of trainers. NHS Highland and University of Aberdeen are committed to supporting the CPD required for this.

Closing date: 10/08/2025

Job Reference: MS14 220916

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.

PLEASE NOTE - You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train. We suggest you use Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge"

DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.

Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
• For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
• Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues
• We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
• For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
• Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues
• We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork