CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST IN INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY,
GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY
ROYAL EDINBURGH HOSPITAL
Ref: 251170
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.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
MEDICAL
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, part time (24 hours per week) post based in Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
This is a part time (6 PA) post. The post holder would join a team of 4 consultants and 2 Specialist Doctors at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. The post is supported by a full time Specialty Doctor and a Core Trainee.
The MDT also includes input from Psychology, Social Work and Discharge Coordinators. There is also a Physician Associate and a Advance Nurse Practitioner supporting the teams.
The are 2 WTE Consultants in post working in South Edinburgh Inpatients. This post would be in addition to this.
If interested applicants are looking for a full-time role or would prefer to work additional sessions, we would encourage them to contact us to discuss options (see below for details). Up to 4 additional sessions would be available in South community teams or the post could be combined with Medical Education sessions.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Jane Cheeseman
Email:[email protected]
Or
Andrew Watson
[email protected]@nhs.scot
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Interview Date: 6 August 2026
