Job Advert
NHS HIGHLAND
NEW CRAIGS HOSPITAL
COVERING EAST ROSS AND SUTHERLAND AREA
LOCUM CONSULTANT IN GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY
Fixed Term Contract until Aug 2020 (10 PA’s)
We seek to appoint a highly-motivated Clinician with an enthusiasm for General Adult Psychiatry. The post holder will be welcomed into a friendly and forward thinking team of Consultants where peer support is valued and protected.
This post is currently being offered on a fixed term contract until August 2020, but there is a possibility that a permanent role may become available after this period.
This is a post covering the adult population of the East Ross and Sutherland area (excluding NW Sutherland), which has a total population of approximately 30,000. The post covers medical practices in Alness, Invergordon, Tain, Dornoch, Bonar Bridge, Lairg, Golspie, Brora/Helmsdale, Lochinver and Kinlochbervie.
Community mental health services are well established comprising of CPN’s, Psychology input, CBT nurse therapist, Social Workers, CPN’s for addictions, mental health support workers and administrative staff.
This post has been created to work closely with the locality CMHTs, providing out-patient services with close consultant supervision, and support through regular meetings. The post holder will be supported to attend clinical teaching, group meetings, and CPD at New Craigs Hospital.
Research proposals which are in line with service requirements would be considered favourably. This post will also involve participation in the Consultant on call rota on a 1:19 basis. Applications for flexible working will be considered.
Interested applicants should contact Dr Nikki Thomson, Clinical Lead for Psychiatry, New Craigs Hospital, Inverness at nikki.thomson2@nhs.net. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact us in order to arrange an informal visit.
Closing date for completed applications: 05/02/2020