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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.
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
CONSULTANT IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking to recruit a dynamic and forward thinking Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership to the CAMHS services in Ayrshire and Arran. This post is based at Arrol park Resource Centre, Ayr and the successful applicant will be one of 5 WTE Consultants working across Ayrshire in our thriving community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service.
The Terms and Conditions of service are those determined by the Consultant Contract and the post is offered on a 10 programmed activity basis. Opportunities may exist for Extra Programmed Activities to be undertaken subject to service requirements. The post will include participation on an on-call rota. Applications from individuals who wish to work on a part-time or job share basis will be considered.
Appropriately experienced applicants must have Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice and must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT or CESR at the date of interview. The applicant should be a Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, and be eligible for, or willing to seek, Approval under section 22 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. The post involves travel and a full driving licence would be beneficial.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr Helen Smith Clinical Director at Helen.smith4@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Dr Debbie Browne, Associate Medical Director, Mental Health Services, North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership
Applications should be submitted no later than 18th July 2025. The interview is anticipated to take place on 1st August 2025. Please Quote Ref No: 217265.