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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.
Applications are invited from doctors for the position of CDF in Psychiatry in NHS Ayrshire and Arran who, by 2nd August 2023, will have successfully completed Foundation Year 2 training. This post would also be suitable for those candidates who have completed the UK Core Psychiatric Training Programme or its equivalent and are looking to apply for Higher Specialist Training.
The aim of this post is to provide development opportunity for the post-holders, while supporting our key service areas in relation to the provision of clinical care by a trained doctor workforce. The post will provide experience in the management of mental disorders. The posts, although not recognised for training, are structured to allow post-holders the opportunity to further develop their medical career.
This post is likely to appeal to applicants:
• Wishing to re-enter training at CT1 level. This post will provide valuable opportunities to build your CV to allow competitive advantage at CT1 application level.
• Seeking further experience in psychiatry and working towards completing MRCPsych examinations. The psychiatry team are keen to provide access to teaching and to support candidates through the MRCPsych examinations. Given the broad range of psychiatry specialties available at Woodland View, there are extensive learning opportunities to facilitate this.
Within the constraints of service requirements, we will tailor the job to suit your requirements.
During the tenure of the appointment post-holders will have a minimum of 4 hours per week development time and access to a £1250 study budget (pro rata), to support them with the attainment of their career aims.
A 40% pay banding supplement will be paid to recognise contribution to out of hours working and the core salary will be will be based on a salary range of £36,472 - £57,349. The posts are not recognised for national training. Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice by the time of appointment.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact with: Dr Mark Luty (Email: mark.luty@aapct.scot.nhs.uk) Dr Claire Gilroy, Lead for Doctor to Doctor Recruitment (Claire.gilroy@aapct.scot.nhs.uk).
Closing date for applications is 31 March 2023, with interviews provisionally scheduled for 20th April in the afternoon.
Job Reference No. 138762
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.