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.
The shift pattern for this post is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, plus on-call.
We are seeking enthusiastic candidates for this Inverclyde Consultant post in Old Age Psychiatry (10 PAs) to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care for patients over 65 registered at GP practices in Wemyss Bay, Greenock and Gourock covering the Western portion of Inverclyde HSCP (population ~8,500). This full-time post includes both outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, with clinical leadership expected across multidisciplinary teams in the community and hospital settings.
Inpatient care is provided at Ward 4, Larkfield Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital. The service benefits from an integrated Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) with embedded social workers, Mental Health Officers, and allied health professionals. The Old Age Psychiatry team collaborates closely with other local and regional psychiatrists and participates in regular case discussions and senior clinician and management meetings.
Responsibilities
* Deliver comprehensive psychiatric care for patients aged 65 and over, with outpatient and inpatient responsibilities.
* Provide clinical leadership across multidisciplinary teams in the community and hospital settings.
* Collaborate with the integrated CMHT and participate in regular case discussions and senior clinician/management meetings.
* Assist with training and acknowledge trainer status; opportunity for higher trainer status with support if desired.
* Involvement with teaching medical students from Glasgow University.
* On-call commitment aligned with a 1 in 25 (non-resident) rota as part of a wider regional roster.
Qualifications and requirements
* Full GMC registration and a license to practice.
* Eligibility for the Specialist Register (CCT or CESR).
* Experience or eligibility to act as RMO and AMP under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
* This post is offered on a 10 PA basis (8 DCC, 2 non-DCC), with flexible and less-than-full-time options considered.
Facilities include the Larkfield Unit (acute and functional/organic wards), Argyll Unit (memory clinic, outpatient, and therapy services), and Orchard View (HBCCC). The post is fully supported by a multidisciplinary team, including nursing, psychology, OT, physiotherapy, and administrative staff. Clinics are primarily based at the Larkfield Unit, with strong links to the integrated community team at Crown House, Greenock.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking Old Age Psychiatry service committed to high-quality, integrated care for older adults in Inverclyde.
Contacts and interview
Informal contact: Dr Ashley Fergie - CD OPMH ON 0141 2116429 OR Ashley.fergie@nhs.scot
Interview Date: 23/02/2026
Additional information
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates.
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