Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry
FULL TIME - 10 PA including up to 2 PA SPA (Part-time considered)
Salary Scale - £107,144 - £142,369 per annum (pro rata)
NHS Forth Valley: Where exceptional Psychiatrists can flourish and really feel at home.
In NHS Forth Valley, we know the radical and transformational difference Psychiatrists make to the lives of their patients. This is why we have developed, and will always strive to maintain a system that allows them to do this work. We passionately believe in joined-up, holistic care across the whole patient journey. We have a dynamic Consultant workforce, and due to the relatively small size and adaptability of our health board, our Psychiatrists can become effective leaders that can drive through positive changes.
We are in an exciting place with regards to Older Adult Psychiatry in Forth Valley. Within the next 3 years, we will be able to evidence we have the best mental health services in Scotland. To support this goal, our board recently invested in new Consultant posts, so we will be the best resourced board for Older Adult Psychiatry Consultants in the country. This will future proof our service against the ever-increasing demands of dementia and ensure our Consultants have sufficient SPA time in their job plans to get all parts of our service accredited according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists Centre for Quality Improvement Accreditation Standards.
Our current vacancy is within our Inpatient Unit for Older Adults, which provides specialist assessment for those acutely unwell and at risk of harm within Forth Valley in a timely manner.
From day one, we help all new Consultant Psychiatrists in Forth Valley embark on a journey to develop into the best doctor they can be. We expect that those we employ are keen to gain extra SPA time for teaching, training, patient safety, and service improvement work.
Forth Valley offers an unrivalled quality of life in an area of outstanding natural beauty, including Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Historic Stirling, ‘the gateway to the Highlands’, has local state schools that consistently feature in the top 20 national league tables. Scotland’s major cities, Glasgow & Edinburgh, are within one hour's travel. Substantial relocation packages are available.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department and meet key staff. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Nabila Muzaffar, Associate Medical Director ([emailprotected]).
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Applicants will be in possession of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent. Applicants must possess or be within 6 months of their CCT, and if applying under the portfolio pathway, your name must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at the time of application to be eligible to apply. Evidence of recent continued academic and professional development is required. Excellent communication, listening, and organisational skills are essential.
Interview date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Please quote reference number 207510 on all correspondence.
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.
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