Consultant in Addiction Psychiatry

Consultant in Addiction Psychiatry – NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian –
Consultant Psychiatrist in Addictions

Location
:
West Lothian NHS Addiction Service (St Johns Hospital); all clinical sessions in West Lothian.
Posting type
:
Permanent, full time (40 hrs/week). May require work across NHS Lothian.

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. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

• Deliver outpatient addiction psychiatry services within the Lothian Substance Misuse Service.
• Provide clinical sessions in West Lothian and, when required, across NHS Lothian sites.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Collaborate with primary care and community services to promote continuity of care.
• There is no on‑call commitment.

• Full GMC Registration and licence to practise.
• Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (CCT or within 6 months of confirmed entry).
• Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) doctors only eligible after award.
• Equivalent training must be demonstrated for non‑UK applicants.

Apply via our online application form only; CVs are not accepted. The application will be identified solely by a candidate number to ensure equitable treatment. Late applications will not be accepted. Interview date: 2 March 2026.

• Dr Louise Mowatt – louise.mowattt
• Bhav Joshi – bhav.joshit