Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry
Salary - £64,158- £99,975 per annum plus
£1,750.47 High Secure Environmental Allowance per annum and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,201.29 per annum. The position also attracts an On-call Availability Supplement, currently 3% (subject to change in line with Specialty Doctor (2022) Terms & Conditions)
Hours –
Post 1 - 40 Hours
Post 2 - 32 Hours
Contract Duration – Permanent
Post Details – We are recruiting two Specialty Doctors to join the State Hospital, Carstairs – Scotland and Northern Ireland’s only high secure psychiatric hospital.
You will join a well-resourced, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside experienced Consultant Psychiatrists and medical colleagues. The role involves diagnosing, assessing, planning, and delivering care and treatment for individuals with severe and complex mental health needs.
Our modern hospital in rural South Lanarkshire offers an excellent working environment and is easily accessible from Scotland’s central belt (Edinburgh and Glasgow).
In addition to core clinical duties, there are opportunities to develop interests in research, audit, and psychological therapies. Other responsibilities currently include participation in a quiet, non-residential 1:6 on-call rota with prospective cover. We currently offer half a day per fortnight of time back for on-call participation, which can be combined with SPA time for professional development (e.g. gaining experience in other areas of psychiatry, subject to job planning agreement).
Successful candidates are welcome to apply for flexible working arrangements.
Experience –
Closing Date – The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 20/01/2026. For an