Consultant or Specialist Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry
About the role
We are inviting applications for the post of Consultant or Specialist Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry. Applicants for the Consultant grade must be on the GMC Specialist Register, with a License to Practice, or be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the date of interview. Applicants for the Specialist Doctor Grade must hold full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice and have at least 10 years postgraduate experience of which at least 6 years within the relevant specialty.
Responsibilities
You will be based in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway and will oversee outreach services to other islands and community hospitals. Western Isles Hospital is a modern Rural General Hospital (Plus) containing 85 inpatient beds including 5 bedded acute psychiatric assessment unit. Working in the largest of Scotland’s islands offers a unique opportunity to combine modern and progressive clinical practice with a lifestyle that is difficult to match.
Requirements
We pride ourselves in trying to match our needs with your aspirations and are open to discussions regarding alternative working models e.g. on/off island arrangements, annualised arrangements, part-time and job share options subject to the requirements of the service.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Consultant grade must be on the GMC Specialist Register, with a License to Practice, or be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the date of interview. Applicants for the Specialist Doctor Grade must hold full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice and have at least 10 years postgraduate experience of which at least 6 years within the relevant specialty.
Skills
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.
Benefits
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum
Pay
Consultant Salary £111,430 – 148,064 per annum
Specialist Doctor Salary £100,870 - £111,441 per annum
Schedule
40 hours per week (1.0 WTE)
Benefits
NHS Terms and Conditions of the New Consultant Grade (Scotland) 2004 Terms and Conditions of Service Specialist Doctor in Scotland (2022) apply. The post is for 10 PAs (8DCC +2 SPAs) per week plus up to a maximum of 2 EPAs per week and an 8% availability allowance subject to an agreed job plan. The on-call rota is 1:2.
Contact Information
For further information and an informal chat please contact Dr Sara Else, Medical Director sara.else@nhs.scot or Mike Hutchison, Associate Director Mental Health Services, NHS Western Isles on mike.hutchison3@nhs.scot
Closing Date
CLOSING DATE: 20/07/2026
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