Consultant Psychiatrist

Nhsscotland; Greenock; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greenock is seeking a part-time psychiatrist to join their Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit. The role involves delivering critical mental health care, collaborating with clinicians, and participating in a non-resident on-call rota. Applicants must have relevant GMC registration and demonstrate extensive expertise in psychiatric practices. The post offers flexibility in hours and responsibilities, contributing to both patient care and service development within a supportive team framework.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

On-call compensation

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice.
• Evidence of Higher Specialist Training leading to CCT in Psychiatry.
• Ability to demonstrate equivalent training for non-UK applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health care to critically unwell patients.
• Collaborate with general adult psychiatry consultants.
• Participate in non-resident on-call rota.

Skills

Experience in mental health care

Full GMC registration

Team collaboration

Education

CCT in Psychiatry or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 9am-5pm Monday to Friday plus On Call Rota. Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Applications are invited for this part-time permanent post in the Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU) in Inverclyde Royal Hospital, joining an established, enthusiastic team delivering clinical care within the scenic region of Inverclyde. This post is based at the Langhill Clinic, Inverclyde Royal Hospital and consists of 6 PA’s with on-call responsibilities involving participation in the non-resident South Glasgow & Clyde rota with a current frequency of 1:25.

Responsibilities

Working within the dedicated IPCU team, the successful applicant will be a crucial component in the delivery of mental health care to the most critically unwell patients within the service. The IPCU serves both the Renfrewshire and Inverclyde regions as the admission site for patients presenting with needs consistent with that level of care. As well as looking after patients during their stay in IPCU, the post-holder will work collaboratively with general adult psychiatry consultant colleagues, providing robust handover as patients’ progress on their care journey into the general adult wards. The department has 3.0 WTE consultant psychiatrists and 1 WTE SAS doctor. GP, Foundation and Core Residents are attached on rotation. The post holder will have the opportunity to be allocated a trainee doctor after demonstration of meeting the relevant recognition of trainer requirements. There is well established local division meetings and good working links with colleagues across sub-specialities.

Job planning for this post can be adapted to provide increased SPA time, flexible hours, compressed hours, and some remote working. There may be scope to accommodate clinicians with a special interest and to contribute to service development as part of the NHS GG&C Strategy for Mental Health.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), a licence to practice and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
• Those trained in the UK should have evidence of Higher Specialist Training leading to a CCT in Psychiatry or Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or be within six months of confirmed entry at the date of interview.
• Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
• Although the post is offered as part time on a 6 PA basis, up to 2 EPAs may be available to undertake clinical work supporting the inpatient department or involving management activity.
• Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC) can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and management depending on the requirement to support professional activities and the needs of the service.
• All newly qualified consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.

Additional Information

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.

NHS Greater & Clyde 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. Applications from UK, EU and non EU candidates will be welcomed.

Interview Date: 19/02/2026

For further information please contact Dr Craig Gordon, Clinical Director Adult Mental Health Services Inverclyde on 01475 504554.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: 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.

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.

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