Consultant in General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in South Africa seeks a highly-motivated Clinician for General Adult Psychiatry. The role includes delivering multidisciplinary care in an inpatient setting and involves collaboration with community teams. Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register or nearing CCT. This post offers the opportunity for flexible working and is situated in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC specialist register in General Adult Psychiatry or within 6 months of CCT.
• Participation in the consultant on-call rota is required.
• Applications for flexible working will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide multidisciplinary care in an inpatient setting.
• Conduct medical assessments and ensure quality patient care.
• Liaise with community teams for continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical skills in General Adult Psychiatry

Team collaboration

Patient-focused care

Education

GMC specialist register in General Adult Psychiatry

Job description

Role Overview

We seek to appoint a highly-motivated Clinician with an enthusiasm for General Adult Psychiatry in an inpatient setting. This new post will become part of our established inpatient service which aims to offer a high standard of multidisciplinary care to those requiring inpatient treatment. This model enables consultant‑led medical assessment and care to be available, consistently leading to shorter lengths of stay and lower readmission rates. There is close liaison with community teams to facilitate the delivery of consistent, patient‑focused care to a high standard in both settings. This post is based at New Craigs Hospital, Inverness. The post holder will be welcomed into a friendly and forward‑thinking team of consultants where peer support is valued and protected.

Eligibility

Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register in General Adult Psychiatry or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview. Consideration can be given to appoint on a proleptic basis. This post also involves participation in the consultant on‑call rota. Applications for flexible working will be considered.

Contact

Interested applicants should contact Dr Amy Macaskill, Clinical Lead, General Adult Psychiatry, New Craigs Hospital, Inverness on [email]. Prospective applicants are most welcome to contact us in order to arrange an informal visit.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on 18/03/2026.

Equality & Diversity

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its 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.

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