Consultant Psychiatrist, Older People’s Mental Health
Bonnyrigg Health Centre, Midlothian
Reference - 238355
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.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and 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 - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, part time (24 hours per week) post based in Bonnyrigg Health Centre.
This is a replacement post, following sessions being redistributed within the service. The post is based in Midlothian Community Health Partnership. In exceptional circumstances the post holder may be required to work across NHS Lothian.
1. Midlothian is an attractive place in which to work. You will be joining an established and friendly multidisciplinary community mental health team. We are well staffed with a dynamic workforce and we value high quality patient centred care, collaborative working and continuous improvement.
2. The advantages and amenities of Edinburgh are on your doorstep. There are varied residential areas in the vicinity offering an excellent choice of both new and period housing.
3. Education facilities are excellent at both local and fee-paying schools.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
We cannot accept CV’s 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.
Closing Date: 21/02/2026