Job Title
Consultant Psychiatrist in Addictions
Department
West Lothian NHS Addiction Service
Location
St Johns Hospital – West Lothian
Employment Details
Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
Key Information
* 10 sessions substantive replacement post to be recruited to start as soon as possible.
* Based in Lothian Substance Misuse Service, all clinical sessions in West Lothian. Post holder may be required to work across NHS Lothian at other times.
* No on‑call commitment.
Qualifications
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a licence to practise and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non‑UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Equality & Access
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Application Process
Applications are welcome for the Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in St Johns Hospital. We cannot accept CVs as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally. We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
Contact
For an informal discussion please contact:
Dr Louise Mowatt – Email: louise.mowatt@nhs.scot
Bhav Joshi – Email: bhav.joshi@nhs.scot
Interview Date
7 April 2026
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