Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry (Substance Use Services)
Clackmannanshire and Stirling area
Base: St Ninian’s Health Centre, Stirling
FULL TIME (10 programmed activities)
Salary Scale - £111,430 - £148,064 per annum (pro rata for part time post holders)
NHS Forth Valley: Where exceptional Psychiatrists can flourish and really feel at home
In NHS Forth Valley we know the radical and transformational difference Psychiatrists make to the lives of their patients. This is why we have developed, and will always strive to maintain, a system that allows them to do this work. In NHS Forth Valley we passionately believe in joined-up, holistic care across the whole patient journey. We have a dynamic Consultant workforce and due to the relatively small size and adaptability of our health board our Psychiatrists are able to become effective leaders who can drive through positive changes.
Scotland is in the midst of a public health emergency regarding drug and alcohol related deaths. Tackling this will require multiple interventions across all parts of our society. We will support our Consultants in Addictions Psychiatry to help lead this national response. As a dynamic, flexible organisation we are keen to pilot innovative ways to tackle the scourge of these deaths and the impact on our communities.
We will support our Consultants to contribute to the emerging national strategies for tackling drug and alcohol related deaths and to develop links with Higher Education Institutions to build the evidence base. Locally we have strong links with the University of Stirling where the public health research in this area is making a significant contribution to the development of national strategy. The service will support SPA time for Consultants to lead on projects aligned with addressing this public health crisis.
We are in an exciting place with regards to Psychiatry in Forth Valley.
We are passionate about attracting the brightest and best students into Psychiatry and developing them into Consultants who will serve the needs of Scotland. Our local teaching and training programmes have been nationally recognised and we are keen to expand them further. Our service is currently developing roles for Advanced Nurse and Pharmacist Practitioners and the post-holder will have opportunities for supervision of these colleagues and guiding the development of the roles. Our vision is that those with addiction issues in Forth Valley will always access first rate services, and interact with clinicians who understand their issues, without judgement, wherever they present in our health and social care system. Training all our staff in addiction issues and breaking down the barriers between the different parts of our system will be key to this. We will support time for these and other teaching and training opportunities.
Forth Valley offers an unrivalled quality of life. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty which includes Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Historic Stirling ‘the gateway to the Highlands’ has local state schools that consistently feature in the top 20 of national league tables. Scotland’s major cities, Glasgow & Edinburgh are within one hour’s travel. Substantial relocation packages are available. We welcome applications from candidates wishing to work both full time and less than full time. We can also offer flexible working hours, including the option of shorter ‘family-friendly’ working days. The size of our health board allows us to be flexible and responsive. We are keen to continue to develop ways of working that allow our Psychiatrists to have an optimal work life balance.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department and meet key staff. This can be arranged in person or facilitated online. Informal enquiries should be directed to Gillian Baillie-Sharp, Clinical Director, Substance Use Service, gillian.baillie-sharp@nhs.scot.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Applicants will be in possession of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent. Applicants must possess be within 6 months of their CCT and if applying under the Portfolio pathway, your name must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at the time of application to be eligible to apply. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.
Closing date – Sunday 28th December 2025
Interview date – Monday 12th January 2026
Please quote reference number 231615 on all correspondence.
NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.