Overview
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a full time (40) permanent post which will be worked over Monday to Friday.
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist providing 10 sessions for East Renfrewshire CAMHS as part of the South of Glasgow - East Renfrewshire psychiatry hub. We would also welcome and consider applications from candidates looking to work less than full time.
The post holder will work in a community multi-disciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team based in Barrhead Health Centre, 213 Main Street, Barrhead G78 -1SA.
Role and Team
Based close to the dynamic city of Glasgow you will provide psychiatric support and leadership, supported by 2 other Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist from the South Glasgow CAMHS team to the community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service team covering East Renfrewshire. The East Renfrewshire Team has full multi-disciplinary staffing complement and the psychiatrist will be based in Barrhead Health Centre which serves a diverse socio-economic population of approx, 23,000 (0-19) in one of the most affluent areas of Scotland. The East Renfrewshire CAMHS team is one of a network of 8 locality based tier 3 CAMHS teams who work in conjunction with a number of specialist tier 4 CAMHS team across NHSGGC.
CAMHS in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is a dynamic, innovative service providing outpatient and inpatient care to children, young people and families with mental health disorders across a large and diverse health board area. If you are enthusiastic, forward thinking and keen to contribute, we look forward to your application to be part of our team and our comprehensive CAMH service.
Clinical Interests and Specialties
There are opportunities to pursue special clinical interest and to gain experience across a number of clinical service areas including Learning Disability, Forensic CAMHS, Eating Disorder and Complex Trauma / LACC services. CAMHS in East Renfrewshire looks after a diverse community of families in the local area; the service is keen to have a diverse workforce.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have full GMC registration and a licence to practice. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Experience of having worked in tier 3 or 4 child and adolescent psychiatry service is essential.
Applicants must be registered as an Approved Medical Practitioner according to the terms of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act (2023) or agree to undertake training to achieve this qualification as a condition of appointment.
Additional Information
For further information please contact Helen Tindle Clinical Director - CAMHS on 0141 277 7475 or helen.tindle3@nhs.scot
Interview Date: 10/10/25
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Details on information for candidates will be provided.
Equity and Inclusion: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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