Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry, East Sector
About the role
The post holder will provide consultant input to our community team to cover Mid Ross (Dingwall, Strathpeffer) and Easter Ross (Alness, Invergordon, Tain), for both primary and organic mental disorders. The post is supported by a well-developed community mental health team. An experienced Associate Specialist supports nurse led care home liaison.
The post holder will be based at the New Craigs Hospital site, where inpatient care is provided, and will participate in the Consultant on call rota (1:15).
The job plan can be developed flexibly, with opportunities for special interests in keeping with the needs of the service, whether in community, inpatient, liaison or young onset dementia services. The post provides a 8:2 split between Direct Clinical Care and SPA sessions.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be supported by a cohesive and collegiate group of clinicians, and will participate in CPD and peer supervision. Consultant peer groups meet regularly and there are regular educational events organised as part of our in-house programme.
Requirements
We seek to appoint a permanent Older Adult Psychiatry Consultant.
Qualifications
The post holder must have relevant qualifications and experience in Older Adult Psychiatry.
Skills
- Experience in providing consultant input to community teams
- Ability to work in a supportive and collegiate environment
- Knowledge of inpatient and community mental health services
- Experience in delivering training and educational events
Benefits
Flexible job plan with opportunities for special interests.
Schedule
The post holder will participate in the Consultant on call rota (1:15).
Pay
£111,430 - £148,064 per annum pro rata
NHS Highland
- Geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
- Employment of over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area.
- Staff are important members of our communities and our greatest asset is our workforce.
Additional Information for Candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
- To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
- Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland.
Accessibility Statement
Accessible via this link.