Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Inpatient Post (Non-Inverness Sector)

NHS HIGHLAND

NEW CRAIGS, INVERNESS

CONSULTANT IN GENERAL ADULT – INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY

Non- Inverness Sector - New Craigs Hospital

10 sessions

£84,984 - £112,925 per annum

Permanent

We seek to appoint a highly-motivated Clinician with an enthusiasm for General Adult Psychiatry in an inpatient setting.  This post is part of our established inpatient service which aims to offer a high standard of multidisciplinary care to those requiring inpatient treatment. This model enables Consultant led medical assessment and care to be available consistently leading to shorter lengths of stay and lower readmission rates. There is close liaison with community teams to facilitate the delivery of consistent, patient focused care to a high standard in both settings.  This post is based at New Craigs Hospital, Inverness.  The post holder will be welcomed into a friendly and forward-thinking team of Consultants where peer support is valued and protected.

Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register in General Adult Psychiatry or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview as consideration can be given to appoint on a proleptic basis.

This post also involves participation in the Consultant on call rota.  Applications for flexible working will be considered.

Interested applicants should contact Dr Amy Macaskill, Clinical Lead, General Adult Psychiatry, New Craigs Hospital, Inverness on amy.macaskill@nhs.scot.  Prospective applicants are most welcome to contact us in order to arrange an informal visit.

Applications can be made via https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/

Closing date for completed applications: 30^th March 2021

Interview date: 7^th April 2021