Overview
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As a result of a redesign of services we have a vacancy for a permanent Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry for 40 hours per week (10 Programmed Activities). Candidates unable to work whole time for personal reasons will be eligible to be considered for the post and, if appointed, an appropriately amended Job Description will be agreed.
Location
This post is based at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, a modern District General Hospital with a range of specialties and diagnostic facilities. The post is to provide Consultant input to the east Moray catchment area which includes a large swathe of rural Speyside, coastal villages and a sector of Elgin City. The team also has two other Consultants in General Adult Psychiatry and the catchment area for this post will be Elgin based.
Context and Setting
The Royal Burgh of Elgin offers a range of cultural and recreational opportunities. Moray Council are offering temporary accommodation for key workers moving to Moray to support recruitment in the public sector, including NHS roles. This opportunity is designed to help individuals who are unable to secure housing locally while starting their new job.
Responsibilities
* Provide Consultant input to General Adult Psychiatry for the east Moray catchment area.
* Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
* Register with the Continuing Professional Development Programme of the Royal College of Psychiatrists; costs met by NHS Grampian.
* Engage in audit and other elements of clinical governance; contribute to research and maintain links with the University of Aberdeen departments of Mental Health and Psychology.
* Agree a detailed Job Plan on appointment to meet service needs, taking into account experience, skills and interests.
* Engage in annual appraisal towards revalidation.
Qualifications and Registration
* Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
* CERSR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or Portfolio Pathway route doctors may apply for a substantive Consultant post only after CESR or Portfolio Pathway registration is awarded. Internationally recognised qualifications should have confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
* Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive appointment is made; whilst locum, an application to obtain CESR or Portfolio Pathway registration can be made.
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise is required (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting).
* For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org.
Entry Process and Enquiries
* Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr John Mann, Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director, Dr Gray’s Hospital (Telephone 01343 567462) or Lynne Clark, Interim Integrated Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Service Manager, Dr Gray’s Hospital (Telephone 01343 567462).
* Moray Council housing support information is provided for eligible applicants moving to Moray.
Additional Information for Candidates
* As a disability confident employer we are committed to inclusive recruitment. Please contact our recruitment team if adjustments are needed during the process (gram.recruitment@nhs.scot).
* Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in person; alternatives will be considered to ensure accessibility.
* You should apply on Jobtrain; do not upload a CV. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless stated otherwise. For help with Jobtrain see the provided links.
* Information regarding access and Jobtrain support: jobtrain support link and accessibility statements as referenced in the original posting.
* Please ensure your application reflects your current residence and that identification confirms this address.
* Check email regularly and use Jobtrain for updates; contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for system issues.
* Post may close early due to volume of applications; some vacancies are internal candidates only.
Important Notices
* Please note: If this post operates within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
* NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and serves a population of over 500,000 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
* As a board we strive to ensure a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values.
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