Specialty Doctor - OPMH Psychiatry

About the role

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, no on call.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor for a full‑time, fixed‑term (1 year, 10PAs) post in Old Age Psychiatry serving Inverclyde’s older adult population. Working within a multidisciplinary team and supervised by a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist, you will deliver comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care, focusing on dementia assessment, diagnosis, and management of moderate to severe mental health issues.

The role is primarily community‑based, with opportunities for inpatient experience at local acute and continuing care wards, and for involvement in acute older adult liaison and care home liaison. There is no on‑call.

Participation in regular CPD, teaching of medical students, and quality improvement are expected as part of this post. You will cover both West and East Inverclyde community teams and take a professional role in MDTs and governance meetings.

Previous experience in older adult psychiatry community teams is highly desirable for this post.

Join our dedicated team and make a difference to older adults’ mental health.

All applicants must possess full GMC registration, a licence to practice, with at least 4 Years full time Post Graduate Training, two of which must have been in relevant specialties (psychiatry) or you will demonstrate and evidence equivalent experience and competencies. For Speciality doctor posts, there is also an expectation that candidates have completed Day 1 and Day 2 of Section 22 Training prior to taking up the post.

A driving licence will be required.

Informal contact: Dr Ashley Fergie on  or Ashley.fergiet

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Healthcare Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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