Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult, St Johns Hospital
Reference- 238860
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 be 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) 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, full time (40 hours per week) post based in St John’s Hospital. These posts represent an exciting opportunity to work as a Consultant in a vibrant, rapidly developing and supportive service. Full personal mentorship and support is available to develop your career to the highest level.
The core clinical components of the post will be to provide a general adult psychiatry service to a catchment population within a supportive multidisciplinary team structure. As a member of the NHS Lothian service, you will be strongly supported and encouraged to develop additional interests such as medical education, research, leadership and quality improvement activity to the highest level available in Scotland.
It is expected that these posts will attract an initial maximum 8/2 PA split between direct clinical care and supporting wider professional activities, dependent on both the developmental needs and professional aspirations of the post‑holder and the requirements of the Lothian‑wide service.
As a member of the NHS Lothian Adult Psychiatry service, you may be required to provide clinical input across NHS Lothian, although this would not be expected within the post agreed at appointment. However, opportunities to obtain further experience across the wider Edinburgh and Lothian service are often available and will be encouraged and facilitated according to individual circumstances and developmental needs.
Applicant requirements
* Full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligibility for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
* UK‑trained doctors with evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview.
* Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) route doctors only eligible once the pathway has been awarded.
* Non‑UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Contact information for an informal discussion
* Dr Louise Mowatt, Consultant Psychiatrist/Clinical Director: louise.mowatt@nhs.scot
* Bhav Joshi, General Manager: bhav.joshi@nhs.scot
We cannot accept CVs 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: 28/02/2026
Interview Date: 25/03/2026
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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