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We seek an enthusiastic and committed individual to work within Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership’s psychiatry of old age service.
Perth and Kinross is an area of central Scotland renowned for its natural beauty. It is an area of approximately 2000 square miles with Perth as the main centre and several market towns such as Kinross, Auchterarder, Crieff, Aberfeldy, Pitlochry and Blairgowrie all 20-30 miles away. Perth and Kinross has one of the largest populations of elderly people in Scotland and there is a mixture of all levels of socio-economic class and deprivation.
Perth and Kinross is an unparalleled destination for a work life balance. With hills, serene lochs and crystal clear rivers within easy reach of the higher mountain ranges and ski areas of Glencoe and the Cairngorms it is an outdoor enthusiast’s heaven. Welcoming outdoor companies, guides, walking, mountaineering and canoeing groups abound to help you explore. It is also an amazing destination for fishing and golf.
For the times when culture is wanted, castles, historic sites, museums, art galleries, theatres, music festivals, farmers markets and Michelin starred restaurants exist within the county. Perth is also within easy reach of both Glasgow and Edinburgh both about an hour away, with good rail links.
You will find a community welcoming to newcomers, unparalleled opportunities for families with good schools, clubs and activities, and an amazing welcome for your four legged friends with many dog-friendly facilities.
Perthshire regularly ranks as a top holiday destination and Perth has ranked 11th happiest place to live in the UK 2021 (Rightmove’s Happy at Home Index).
This 6.5 session post is based at Murray Royal Hospital and currently includes:
- 5 sessions for Direct Clinical Care in Perth City Older Adults CMHT, including working with the multidisciplinary team, outpatient clinics, home visits and care home liaison. Supervision is from Dr Mhairi Hepburn, who also works within the Perth City team. The catchment includes Perth and Scone. These sessions with also include some cross cover for annual/study leave within the rest of the department.
- 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities, including 1 SPA for appraisal and revalidation and 0.5 SPA for other activities selected by the successful candidate, which may include medical education, research, management, etc. 1 hour of educational supervision per week is offered.
Prospective candidates who feel their skills lie in other areas of the service can be reassured that the current consultant group are willing to be flexible within the job planning process and a change of duties could be negotiated prior to acceptance of the post. Flexibility is also offered if the successful candidate is applying for CESR and so requires to gain experience in different areas of the service over time. We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work more or fewer sessions than advertised. The department has an excellent track record of supporting medical staff with a variety of health conditions. The current post is suitable for a candidate who does not drive or has restricted mobility.
Closing Date for Applications 16th June 2022
The start date is 3rd August 2022 but can be made flexible up to the start of February 2023 depending on the needs of the successful candidate.
We welcome enquiries regarding the post; prospective candidates are encouraged to come to Murray Royal and meet us. Please either telephone our admin team on 01738 562 348 or email Dr Hepburn mhairi.hepburn@nhs.scot.
Candidates will have the choice of face to face or Microsoft Teams for interview.