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 rota.
Key responsibilities:
* Deliver comprehensive psychiatric care for patients over 65 registered at GP practices in Greenock, Port Glasgow and Kilmacolm.
* Provide both outpatient and inpatient services including ward 4 of the Larkfield Unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital.
* Lead multidisciplinary teams across community and hospital settings, collaborating closely with local and regional psychiatrists.
* Participate in regular case discussions, senior clinician and management meetings.
* Be involved in teaching medical students from Glasgow University.
* Maintain trainer status and have potential to progress to higher trainer status.
Qualifications:
* Full GMC registration, license to practice, and 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.
* 10 PA basis (8 DCC, 2 non‑DCC); flexible and less-than-full‑time options considered.
* On‑call commitment of 1 in 25 (non‑resident) as part of a wider regional rota.
Facilities: Larkfield Unit (acute and functional/organic wards), Argyll Unit (memory clinic, outpatient and therapy services), and Orchard View (HBCCC). The post is supported by a multidisciplinary team including nursing, psychology, OT, physiotherapy and administrative staff.
Informal contact: Dr Ashley Fergie – CD OPMH
Interview Date: 19/01/2026
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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