Overview
NHS Dumfries & Galloway provides mental health services to a population of 150,000 in a rural area of South West Scotland. We are seeking to recruit two Consultant General Adult Psychiatrists who will be responsible for in-patient and community/out-patient work with a locality Community Mental Health Team. On call is shared across the consultant group, currently on a 1 in 10 basis with prospective cover.
Responsibilities
* In-patient and community/out-patient work with a locality Community Mental Health Team.
* On call is shared across the consultant group, currently on a 1 in 10 basis with prospective cover.
* Clinical work will be based at Midpark Hospital, with the post holder\'s duties split between hospital and community settings.
Location and working pattern
The post will be based at Midpark Hospital, Dumfries. The clinical work will be split between hospital and community settings. The directorate supports a hybrid blended model to enable remote working where possible, reduces travel time and encourages applications from outside Dumfries and Galloway.
Training, teaching and academic links
Midpark Hospital is the centre for local audit, research and teaching activities, with strong academic links to Dundee and Edinburgh Universities. NHS Education for Scotland and the Scotland Postgraduate Deanery oversee core and higher specialist training in psychiatry, with psychiatric and GP trainees placed within the service. Medical students are attached from Dundee, Edinburgh and ScotGEM.
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice and be on the specialist register with membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
* Desirable: Recognition as an Approved Medical Practitioner under S22 of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; training would be supported for the appointee if needed.
* Experience of medical student teaching and wider educational support, including supervision of trainees, is desirable.
How to apply / contact details
For further details, please contact Dr Esther Mackenzie, Associate Medical Director, Mental Health. Email esther.mackenzie@nhs.scot; Tel 01387 244118.
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