Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

About the role

The shift pattern for this post is/are 9-5 Mon – Fri & on-call.

This 10-session post is based at Auchinlea Resource Centre and the Mental Health Campus of Stobhill Hospital in the north east of Glasgow.

You would be working alongside other Consultant Psychiatrists, with trainee support, and would play a key role in service development and evaluation.

Responsibilities

You would be involved in assessment and management of patients with mental disorder within the Auchinlea catchment area as well as providing, consultation and training.

Requirements

The post-holder will have, or will achieve, Approved Medical Practitioner status in accordance with the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

• Candidates must have full GMC Registration and a license to practice.
• Those trained in the UK should have evidence of Higher Specialist Training leading to a CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR).
• Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Qualifications

Candidates must have full GMC Registration and a license to practice.

• Those trained in the UK should have evidence of Higher Specialist Training leading to a CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry at the date of interview.
• Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Skills

We are particularly looking for enthusiastic team players with an interest in quality improvement clinical governance and leadership.

Benefits

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.

• Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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Contact

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr Stephen Anderson, Clinical Director Adult Mental Health Services NE, 0141 531 3229 Stephen.Anderson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

Interview Date: 13/08/2026

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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