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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