NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Specialty doctor in General Adult Psychiatrist
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Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time SAS General Adult Psychiatrist within our Community Mental Health team based at Ailsa Hospital, Ayr.
Hours And Shift Pattern
- Full-time
- Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
- No on-calls
This post is offered on a permanent basis.
What You Will Do
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking to recruit 1 dynamic and enthusiastic Full-time SAS General Adult Psychiatrist (with options for flexible / compressed hours) to join the South Ayrshire Community Mental Health Team based at the Ailsa Hospital, Ayr.
The successful applicant will join 4.0 General Adult Consultants working flexibly in South Ayrshire, covering community clinical work in a defined catchment area based on GP practices. The role will be supported for CESR application or research should the candidate wish.
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South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership has a well-established Community Mental Health Team supported by a 24-hour Crisis Service and daily duty service from 10am – 7pm.
The post is well supported, within a friendly and dynamic team. The role is solely community-based (approximately three clinics per week) with the possibility of service development if this is of interest. There are opportunities also for special interest. The Terms and Conditions of service are those determined by the SAS Contract and the post is offered on a 10 programmed activity basis (with options for additional sessions where appropriate). The workload will be reviewed regularly to ensure a manageable and equitable distribution of cases.
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For further information on the role, please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job
Appropriately experienced applicants must have Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice. Section 22 approval under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 is desirable and can be applied for if absent. The post involves travel at times and a full driving licence is essential.
For further information on the requirements for the role, please click the link below to view the person specification
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr. Jacqueline Scott, Clinical Director, on 01292 513028.
Full UK driving licence is preferable but not essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact (Jacqueline.scott2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk)
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