NHS HIGHLAND
NEW CRAIGS HOSPITAL
CONSULTANT IN OLDER ADULT PSYCHIATRY
EAST SECTOR
1.0 WTE (40 hours per week)
£96,963 - £128,841 per annum pro rata
We seek to appoint a permanent Older Adult Psychiatry Consultant to join our dedicated team for older adult mental health services in the Highlands. The post holder will provide consultant input to our community team covering Mid Ross (Dingwall, Strathpeffer) and Easter Ross (Alness, Invergordon, Tain) for both primary and organic mental disorders. The post is supported by a well-developed community mental health team, with an experienced Associate Specialist supporting nurse-led care home liaison. The post holder will be based at the New Craigs Hospital site, where inpatient care is provided, and will participate in the Consultant on-call rota (1:15).
The job plan can be developed flexibly, with opportunities for special interests in line with service needs, whether in community, inpatient, liaison, or young onset dementia services. The post provides an 8:2 split between Direct Clinical Care and SPA sessions.
The post holder will be supported by a cohesive and collegiate group of clinicians and will participate in CPD and peer supervision. Consultant peer groups meet regularly, and there are educational events organized as part of our in-house program.
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Dirk Maliepaard, Clinical Lead for Older Adult Psychiatry, New Craigs Hospital, Inverness at dirk.maliepaard@nhs.scot or 01463 704650. Prospective applicants are welcome to arrange an informal visit.
Closing date: 15/01/2025
Job Reference: MS14 200774
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