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General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Reference - 229256
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, part time (24 hours per week) post based in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
This is a part time (6 PA) post working with an established consultant who is working 4 PAs in the post. The post holder would join them, and a further 2 full time consultants and 2 Specialist doctors in the Acute General Adult Inpatient wards in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. The post is supported by a full time Specialty Doctor, a Core Trainee and an FY2 trainee.
If interested applicants are looking for a full-time role or would prefer to work additional we would encourage them to contact us to discuss options (see below for details).
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Dr Jane Cheeseman Clinical Director, 0131 538 6402 or
Dr Andrew Watson, Associate Medical Director, 07866256096. Arrangements to visit the unit can be made by Dr Cheeseman
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We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
Closing Date: 07/11/2025
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Interview Date: 21/11/2025