Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist Investigations
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (10 sessions)
Location: Thistle House, Edinburgh (hybrid working)
Salary: NHS Consultant scale
Accountable to: Executive Director (Social Work) operationally
Executive Director (Medical) professionally
Responsible to: Chief Executive
About Us
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is an independent statutory body. Our mission is to promote a society where people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, and related conditions are treated fairly, have their rights respected, and receive the support they need to live the life of their choice.
Our work is both challenging and highly rewarding. Colleagues across the Commission play a vital role in protecting the rights and welfare of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. Success in this role requires strong professional judgement, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach.
About you
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Psychiatrist to support our investigations work. You will contribute your significant medical expertise across the Commission’s investigation function and support the wider Commission to deliver its strategic and business objectives, helping to ensure high standards of care, accountability, and respect for human rights across mental health and social care services.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a national, system-wide role with real impact on policy and practice in Scotland.
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Further Information and Application
Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected] by noon on Monday 10 August 2026.
Interview date: Interviews will take place on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at our Edinburgh office.
NHS Scotland 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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
