Consultant Psychiatrist

About the role

This General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist post is based at the beautiful rural areas of Kintyre, Islay and Jura. Hours: 32 hrs (8 PAs), £111,430 - £148,064 per annum pro rata.

The post holder is responsible for outpatient working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with one session in reach to the local Inpatient ward to oversee admitted locality patients. The Community Mental Health Team comprises psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, psychology and social work services. In-patient beds are based at Succoth Ward, Mid Argyll Community Hospital, Lochgilphead.

It is expected that the successful applicant would provide consultant leadership within the community mental health team, working closely with the multi-disciplinary teams as well as crisis team, social work and voluntary organisations to provide a comprehensive service.

The post is for 8 programmed activities (sessions) per week (6.5:1:5 DCC:SPA) and the post holder will be welcomed into a friendly and forward thinking team of consultants where peer support is valued and protected. There will be an opportunity to work with a combination of remote access to the multi-disciplinary teams which operate in each locality and domiciliary visits when required. There is an active local academic programme. Junior support is provided depending on trainee rotations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake RMO responsibilities for patients managed under the Mental Health Act.
• Undertake domiciliary visits, Mental Health Act / Adults Incapacity and legal work for the patients on their caseload.
• Work closely with consultant colleagues within the area, general practitioners, third sector and other teams.
• Contribute to strategic development and ongoing development of the local service.

Requirements

• Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register with a Licence to Practice or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at time of interview.

About NHS Highland

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy. Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture.