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NHS Tayside
Consultant in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Full Time, 10 PAs per week
We have an exciting opportunity available in one of the UKs most up and coming and rapidly developing Cities
NHS Tayside is seeking to employ a Consultant Psychiatrist to work in the Learning Disability Service, both in the Low Secure ward in Strathmartine Centre, Dundee and also in the Learning Disability Assessment inpatient Unit, Carseview Centre, Dundee. The role will also encompass the provision of specialist Forensic Learning Disability Psychiatry reports for court, as and when required. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic service which is committed to multidisciplinary working and offers the opportunity to be a part of service redesign
The NHS Tayside Learning Disability Service provides care and treatment for offenders who have intellectual disability and are subject Restriction Order and monitoring through the First Minsters. The service also provides care and treatment for individuals who may present with comorbid diagnosis of mental health/mental disorder and/or challenging behaviour, who are in hospital and the community. This also includes individuals who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder
NHS Tayside is supportive of continuous professional development, and all of our posts include 2 PAs for supporting professional activities (pro-rata)
Applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full time
Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise, and be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT or CESR (CP) at the time of interview
Arrangements for visiting the service or an informal discussion can be made by contacting Dr Lesley Steptoe, Clinical Lead on 01382 831956 or 07989 665359 or Dr Peter le Fevre by e mail – peter.lefevre@nhs.scot
Closing Date: 13 April 2022
Interview Date: 25 April 2023
Jobtrain number: 142576
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder
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.