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Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry, Aberdeen
Client: NHS Grampian
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 524c0463977d
Job Views: 13
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry
We are pleased to offer a full-time position covering a population of approximately 10,000 people aged over 65. The Consultant will be responsible for Older Adult Mental Health services in the Banff and Buchan region of North Aberdeenshire, linked to 5 General Practices. The role includes responsibilities for acute and organic admission beds at Royal Cornhill Hospital and Brucklay Ward at Fraserburgh Hospital.
This position is based at Royal Cornhill Hospital, a modern psychiatric facility near Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Aberdeenshire offers a high quality of life with opportunities for recreation and a strong community focus, with good transport links across the UK.
The post includes contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with opportunities for research and clinical governance activities. A detailed job plan will be tailored at appointment, considering the candidate's experience and interests. The post also involves annual appraisal for revalidation.
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise before starting. UK-trained candidates should have higher specialist training leading to CCT or be close to GMC Specialist Register entry. Alternative qualifications like CESR are also accepted. Locum positions are available for those in the process of obtaining GMC registration.
This is a whole-time position; part-time considerations can be discussed, with appropriate adjustments to the job description.
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