We seek to appoint a highly-motivated Clinician with an enthusiasm for General Adult Psychiatry in an inpatient setting. This new post will become part of our established inpatient service which aims to offer a high standard of multidisciplinary care to that requiring inpatient treatment. This model enables Consultant led medical assessment and care to be available, consistently leading to shorter lengths of stay and lower readmission rates. There is close liaison with community teams to facilitate the delivery of consistent, patient focused care to a high standard in both settings. This post is based at New Craigs Hospital, Inverness. The post holder will be welcomed into a friendly and forward- thinking team of Consultants where peer support is valued and protected.
Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register in General Adult Psychiatry or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview as consideration can be given to appoint on a proleptic basis.
This post also involves participation in the Consultant on call rota. Applications for flexible working will be considered.
Interviews will be held on 18/03/2026
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.