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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry
Location: Greater Glasgow & Clyde (West Central Scotland)
Salary: £91,474 - £121,548 (GBP)
Hours of work: 40 (10 PAs)
Relocation Package available
We are recruiting innovative and dynamic Consultant Psychiatrists to join us in a well-established and progressive health board in the heart of the West of Scotland. We welcome those with an interest in Quality Improvement, Service Development and Realistic Medicine. We have a close relationship with Glasgow University Medical School (ranked 7th in the UK and a member of the Russell Group) making it an ideal place to work for those with an interest in medical education. Strong links with Glasgow’s other Universities also provide exciting research opportunities.
As the largest health board in the UK we have developed an extensive range of specialist mental health services including Scotland’s first Mother and baby unit (MBU), the Early Intervention in Psychosis (Esteem) Service, a Specialist Eating Disorder Unit, an extensive Psychological Therapies Group Service and specialist services for those with a diagnosis of BPD to complement and support well-resourced core adult mental health services.
Working in Glasgow not only offers great job satisfaction; it also offers the opportunity to live in a family friendly city with easy access to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and our many Munros. The top 3 state schools in Scotland are located in the Greater Glasgow area and the city itself is a vibrant hub for culture, food and music. Glasgow was proud to be named ‘Best UK City Break in 2021’ (Conde Nast Traveller) and described in Time Out Magazine as having one of the ‘top 3 coolest streets in the world’ in 2022.
Please see in the below candidate information pack details about the posts we have to offer in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
East Renfrewshire HSCP Eastwood Locality - 2 posts available
North East Glasgow Area - 2 posts available
Rossdale Resource Centre - 1 post available
Renfrewshire Area - 1 post available
South Glasgow Area - 2x 0.6 posts available
ESTEEM - Early Intervention Psychosis Service - 1 post available
Liaison Psychiatry - 1 post available
Any full-time posts are offered on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. Up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions or management activity.
Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total – Inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and Management depending on the time required to support professional activities and the needs of the service.
All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.
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.