KM227843 - Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry
This post is available as a result of retirement and service development. Moray Mental Health Services recognise the importance of an effective and healthy work‑life balance. All Consultant Psychiatrist posts have the option of protected SPA time within their job plan. The Consultant body is supportive of colleagues and applications for the post are warmly welcomed. Please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal discussion.
The post is based at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, a modern District General Hospital with a range of specialties and diagnostic facilities. One of the attractions of working in Moray is a tradition of close working with colleagues from General Practice and the Local Authority. Since April 2016 this has been formalised as an Integrated Joint Board. The post is to provide consultant input to the west Moray catchment area covering the GP practices in Forres and Lossiemouth.
Responsibilities
* Provide consultant input to the west Moray catchment area covering GP practices in Forres and Lossiemouth.
* Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
* Register with the Continuing Professional Development Programme of the Royal College of Psychiatrists; all costs will be met by NHS Grampian.
* Engage in research and maintain close links with the Mental Health and Psychology departments of the University of Aberdeen.
* Contribute to audit and other elements of clinical governance.
* Agree a detailed Job Plan with the successful candidate at time of appointment to meet service needs.
* Engage in annual appraisal towards revalidation.
Qualifications
* Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
* CESR or Portfolio Pathway route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive Consultant post once CESR or Portfolio Pathway specialist registration is awarded.
* Doctors with an International Recognised Specialist Qualification approved by GMC should have a confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
* Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made.
* Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post).
Other Information
* Informal enquiries are welcomed by: Dr John Mann, Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director, Dr Gray’s Hospital – Telephone 01343 567462.
* Lynne Clark, Interim Integrated Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Service Manager, Dr Gray’s Hospital – Telephone 01343 567462.
* Moray Council is offering temporary accommodation for key workers moving to Moray to support recruitment in the public sector, including NHS roles. Applicants must be moving to Moray from outside the area and must be willing to accept a Short Scottish Secure Tenancy (SSST), which is a temporary housing arrangement.
Equal Opportunities
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.
Candidate Support
We are a disability confident employer and are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email: gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
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