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Locum Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry (Falkirk)
Full time (10 PA)
Fixed term for 1 year
Salary Scale - £58,198 to £90,688 per annum (pro rata if part time)
NHS Forth Valley: Where exceptional Psychiatrists can flourish and really feel at home
We are in an exciting place with regards to General Adult Psychiatry in Forth Valley. Within the next 3 years we will be able to evidence we have the best mental health services in Scotland. We have recruited extensively in recent years and now have a dynamic team to help us achieve this goal. We are in a position to be able to focus on developing high quality services going forward. We are applying for all parts of our service become accredited (for providing excellent care) according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists Centre for Quality Improvement Accreditation Standards. Our inpatient General Adult Psychiatry wards are functioning highly. These wards have been awarded accreditation status by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for their commitment to the delivery of high quality care. Our vision is that the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) the post holder would work with will become the first community team in Scotland to achieve accreditation for providing excellent care.
We are passionate about attracting the brightest and best students into Psychiatry and developing them to serve the needs of Scotland. Our local teaching and training programmes have been nationally recognised and we are keen to expand them further and the post holder will also have access to other teaching and training opportunities.
Forth Valley offers an unrivalled quality of life. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty which includes Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Historic Stirling ‘the gateway to the Highlands’ has local state schools that consistently feature in the top 20 of national league tables. Scotland’s major cities, Glasgow & Edinburgh are within one hours travel. Substantial relocation packages are available.
This post will be based in the Integrated CMHT and also has the option of a special interest session. We will work with the successful candidate(s) to develop a suitable job plan.
The size of our health board allows us to be flexible and responsive. We have been quick to adopt new ways of working during the coronavirus pandemic. Going forward we are keen to continue to develop ways of working that allow our Psychiatrists to have an optimal work life balance. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department and meet key staff (this can be arranged in person or facilitated online). Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr Seonaid McCallum, Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director, Tel. 01324 618252.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise and a minimum of 4 years’ post registration experience. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.
Closing date: Thursday 7th December 2023
Interview date: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Please quote reference number 171639 on all correspondence.
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.