NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Specialty Doctor - Old Age Psychiatry
NHS Ayrshire & Arran, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States
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Specialty Doctor - Old Age Psychiatry
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NHS Ayrshire & Arran .
The shift pattern for this post is Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with no on call.
We are inviting applications for a Specialty Doctor in Older Adult Psychiatry to join our well established, community-focused service within South Glasgow HSCP. This 10-session post is ideal for those looking to provide impactful, patient-centred care across outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits, including to local care homes, supported by a fully integrated mental health and social work team.
You will work closely with a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will provide regular clinical supervision appropriate to your level of seniority. There is a strong emphasis on professional development, with protected time in your job plan for teaching, training, and participation in quality improvement projects.
Mental Health Services for Older People in Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate mainly in the community, delivered by multidisciplinary, consultant-led teams. Assessment beds for this area are at Leverndale Hospital, Glasgow. There is a well-established older adult acute liaison and care home liaison in South Glasgow. Regular CPD is provided through internal teaching sessions, monthly case-based discussion groups with South Glasgow consultants and SAS doctors, and access to West of Scotland sessional teaching for Old Age Psychiatry. You will also be invited to University of Glasgow CPD events, and encouraged to engage in audit, local governance, and quality improvement activities.
The post is based at Shawmill Resource Centre, with dedicated office accommodation and medical administration support. The team often hosts resident doctors, higher trainees, and medical students, offering excellent opportunities for teaching and mentoring.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise, have at least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (including at least 2 years in psychiatry or evidence of equivalent experience and competencies), and have completed Day 1 and Day 2 of Section 22 Training (or demonstrate competency).
Interview will be held on the 12th of December 2025.
Informal contact:
Dr Ashley Fergie on 0141 2116429 or Ashley.fergie@nhs.scot.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates . 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. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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. By signing the
Armed Forces Covenant , NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of
artificial intelligence (AI) , automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact
Jobtrain support hub
in the first instance.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Qualifications
Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise
At least four years of full-time postgraduate training, including at least two years in psychiatry or equivalent experience
Completed Day 1 and Day 2 of Section 22 Training (or demonstrate competency) or equivalent
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.
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Specialty Doctor - Old Age Psychiatry
role at
NHS Ayrshire & Arran .
The shift pattern for this post is Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with no on call.
We are inviting applications for a Specialty Doctor in Older Adult Psychiatry to join our well established, community-focused service within South Glasgow HSCP. This 10-session post is ideal for those looking to provide impactful, patient-centred care across outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits, including to local care homes, supported by a fully integrated mental health and social work team.
You will work closely with a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will provide regular clinical supervision appropriate to your level of seniority. There is a strong emphasis on professional development, with protected time in your job plan for teaching, training, and participation in quality improvement projects.
Mental Health Services for Older People in Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate mainly in the community, delivered by multidisciplinary, consultant-led teams. Assessment beds for this area are at Leverndale Hospital, Glasgow. There is a well-established older adult acute liaison and care home liaison in South Glasgow. Regular CPD is provided through internal teaching sessions, monthly case-based discussion groups with South Glasgow consultants and SAS doctors, and access to West of Scotland sessional teaching for Old Age Psychiatry. You will also be invited to University of Glasgow CPD events, and encouraged to engage in audit, local governance, and quality improvement activities.
The post is based at Shawmill Resource Centre, with dedicated office accommodation and medical administration support. The team often hosts resident doctors, higher trainees, and medical students, offering excellent opportunities for teaching and mentoring.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise, have at least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (including at least 2 years in psychiatry or evidence of equivalent experience and competencies), and have completed Day 1 and Day 2 of Section 22 Training (or demonstrate competency).
Interview will be held on the 12th of December 2025.
Informal contact:
Dr Ashley Fergie on 0141 2116429 or Ashley.fergie@nhs.scot.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates . 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. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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. By signing the
Armed Forces Covenant , NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of
artificial intelligence (AI) , automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact
Jobtrain support hub
in the first instance.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Qualifications
Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise
At least four years of full-time postgraduate training, including at least two years in psychiatry or equivalent experience
Completed Day 1 and Day 2 of Section 22 Training (or demonstrate competency) or equivalent
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.
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