Position Overview NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry for Inverclyde, covering the Western portion of HSCP (population ~8,500). The role includes outpatient and inpatient responsibilities across multidisciplinary teams.
Shift Pattern Monday‑Friday 9am‑5pm, plus on‑call.
Key Responsibilities
Provide inpatient care at Ward 4, Larkfield Unit.
Deliver outpatient services and collaborate with the integrated Community Mental Health Team.
Provide clinical leadership in community and hospital settings.
Participate in case discussions, senior clinician, and management meetings.
Teach medical students from Glasgow University.
Support training of residents and offer higher trainer status if desired.
Qualifications and Experience
Full GMC registration and licence to practice.
Eligible 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.
Recognition of trainer status is expected; resident doctors are frequently appointed to OPMH Inverclyde.
10 PA position (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 regional rota.
Work Environment
Facilities include the Larkfield Unit (acute and functional/organic wards), Argyll Unit (memory clinic, outpatient, and therapy services), and Orchard View (HBCCC).
Supported by a multidisciplinary team with nursing, psychology, OT, physiotherapy, and administrative staff.
Clinics mainly based at Larkfield Unit with links to the integrated community team at Crown House, Greenock.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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