Overview
We seek to appoint a self-motivated Clinician with an enthusiasm for Forensic Psychiatry to join our Forensic mental health team in NHS Highland. You will be one of two psychiatrists, working in collaboration with a well-developed multidisciplinary team to deliver specialist services within a variety of urban and rural communities across the North Highland region. The post would be based in the Mental Health Service in the South and Mid Operational Unit with a base on the New Craigs site. This is a full time (1.0 WTE) post. The recent pandemic has accelerated our existing capacity to deliver this service using digital technology, which opens up further opportunity to the post holder.
Responsibilities
Join the Forensic mental health team and deliver specialist services within a variety of urban and rural communities across the North Highland region. Work as one of two psychiatrists in a multidisciplinary team and participate in the Consultant on-call rota at New Craigs Hospital (current rota frequency 1:16; availability supplement 3%).
Qualifications
Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register in Forensic Psychiatry or within 6 months of award of an appropriate CCT by date of interview; appointment on a proleptic basis can be considered. Applications for flexible working will be considered.
On-call and flexible working
This post requires participation in the Consultant on-call rota at New Craigs Hospital; current rota frequency is 1:16, availability supplement 3%. Applications for flexible working will be considered.
How to apply / Contact
Interested applicants should contact Dr Neil McNamara, Clinical Director, New Craigs Hospital, Inverness on neil.mcnamara3@nhs.scot. Prospective applicants are welcome to arrange an informal visit. Job reference: 225187. Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 24th September 2025.
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About NHS Highland and our values
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We strive to create an environment that supports and delivers our NHS and Social Care values: Care and compassion; Dignity and respect; Openness, honesty and responsibility; Quality and teamwork.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
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