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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.
Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry
East Ayrshire Rapid Access to Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service / Ward 5, Woodland View Hospital
A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry within NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
The post has an office base at Lister Street, Crosshouse Hospital, with clinical work to also take place at other Addictions bases in East Ayrshire and at Woodland View Hospital. The post will involve:-
* The community assessment and treatment of patients being supported by the East Ayrshire Rapid Access to Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service.
* RMO Reponsibility for the ten Pan-Ayrshire elective admissions beds within the dedicated Addictions Inpatient Unit in Ward 5, Woodland View Hospital on the Ayrshire Central site. This unit is focussed on detoxification and co-morbid mental health and alcohol / substance rehabilitation.
You will join the five existing consultants in the specialty and work as part of well developed multi disciplinary and multi agency services which together provide a comprehensive range of addiction services.
An active academic programme, which has full accreditation with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, is in place. There are excellent opportunities for research and linkage to academic departments and the development of special interests is strongly encouraged.
Applicants will be expected to be on the GMC Specialist Register or to be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT/CESR at the time of interview.
The Terms and Conditions of service are those determined by the Terms and Conditions of the New Consultant Contract (Scotland) 2004 and are offered on an eight Programmed Activity basis. Opportunities may exist for Extra Programmed Activities subject to service requirements. Applications from candidates looking for different patterns of less than full time working will also be considered.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr Beinn Wilson, Clinical Director Addictions on 01292 559803
Interviews are scheduled for 08/10/2025 in the morning 09:30am onwards