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Consultants in Old Age Psychiatry
4 Full Time Posts (10 PA, including up to 2 PA of SPA)
Part-time positions negotiable
Salary Scale - £82,669 - £109,849 per annum (pro rata)
NHS Forth Valley: Where exceptional Psychiatrists can flourish and really feel at home
In NHS Forth Valley we know the radical and transformational difference Psychiatrists make to the lives of their patients. This is why we have developed, and will always strive to maintain a system that allows them to do this work. In NHS Forth Valley we passionately believe in joined-up, holistic care across the whole patient journey. We have a dynamic Consultant workforce and due to the relatively small size and adaptability of our health board our Psychiatrists are able to become effective leaders that can drive through positive changes.
We are in an exciting place with regards to Old Age Psychiatry in Forth Valley. Within the next 3 years we will be able to evidence we have the best mental health services in Scotland. To support this goal our Board has invested in new Consultant posts, so that we will be the best resourced board for Old Age Psychiatry Consultants in the country. As well as future proofing our service against the expected increased rates of dementia over the next decade; it will mean that our Consultants will have sufficient SPA time in their job plans to help all of our service to become accredited (for providing excellent care) according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists Centre for Quality Improvement Accreditation Standards.
With the creation of new Consultant posts we have the opportunity to be flexible with our medical workforce (for example allowing Consultants to spend relatively more time working in an inpatient setting or the community, or exclusively in either environment). However based on a traditional post that provides continuity of care and covers both community and inpatient settings each new Consultant post will cover a community population of 7,500 (with Speciality Grade doctor and multi-disciplinary support, see below for more details).
From day one we help all new Consultant Psychiatrists in Forth Valley embark on a journey to develop into the best doctor they can be. We would hope and expect that those we employ are keen to gain extra SPA time (in addition to accreditation work) for teaching, training, patient safety and service improvement work.
Forth Valley offers an unrivalled quality of life being 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 national league tables. Scotland’s major cities, Glasgow & Edinburgh are within one hours travel. Substantial relocation packages are available.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department and meet key staff. Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr. Jim Crabb, Associate Medical Director on 01786 434031.
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. Applicants will be in possession of the MRCPsych or equivalent, registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT at the time of interview or have a certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.
Closing date: 24th September 2020
Interview date: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Please quote reference number 029571 on all correspondence.