Speciality Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry

About the role

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across clinical and non‑clinical professions. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million (2.2 million including regional and national services).

This is a full‑time, permanent Specialty Doctor post in General Adult Psychiatry, based in the General Adult Community Mental Health Team at Crown House, Greenock. The post is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am–5 pm, with no on‑call commitment. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist, collaborating closely with carers, families, social work colleagues and other psychiatric subspecialties (Addictions Psychiatry, Eating Disorders Service, Esteem) to provide holistic patient care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake psychiatric assessments and reviews in community and outpatient settings as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform urgent mental health assessments and apply appropriate sections of the Mental Health Act when required.
• Develop, deliver and supervise care and treatment plans in collaboration with service users and MDT colleagues.
• Work alongside and receive supervision from a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Engage with carers, families and other MDT colleagues; joint working with Social Work is integral.
• Collaborate with professionals from other psychiatric subspecialties and medical disciplines to maintain high standards of patient care.

Requirements

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
• At least four years’ full‑time postgraduate training (or equivalent on a less‑than‑full‑time/flexible basis).
• At least two of those years must have been in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT), or the applicant must demonstrate and evidence equivalent experience and competencies.

Benefits

• Commitment to work‑life balance with a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion are actively promoted; NHSGGC is a Forces Friendly Employer signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Applications welcomed from all sections of the community, including the Armed Forces community.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9 am–5 pm (40 hours per week). No on‑call commitment.

Contact

For an informal discussion, contact Elizabeth Lightbody, Clinical Director, on 01475 504554 or email Elizabeth.lightbody@nhs.scot.