Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry, East Sector

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NHS HIGHLAND

NEW CRAIGS HOSPITAL

CONSULTANT IN OLDER ADULT PSYCHIATRY

We seek to appoint a permanent Older Adult Psychiatry Consultant to join our team dedicated to the delivery of older adult mental health services in the Highlands. The post holder will provide consultant input to our community team to cover Mid Ross (Dingwall, Strathpeffer) and Easter Ross (Alness, Invergordon, Tain), for both primary and organic mental disorders. The post is supported by a well‑developed community mental health team. An experienced Associate Specialist supports nurse‑led care home liaison. The post holder will be based at the New Craigs Hospital site, where inpatient care is provided, and will participate in the Consultant on call rota (1:15).

The job plan can be developed flexibly, with opportunities for special interests in keeping with the needs of the service, whether in community, inpatient, liaison or young onset dementia services. The post provides a 8:2 split between Direct Clinical Care and SPA sessions.

The post holder will be supported by a cohesive and collegiate group of clinicians, and will participate in CPD and peer supervision. Consultant peer groups meet regularly and there are regular educational events organised as part of our in‑house programme.

Contact

Interested applicants should contact Dr Dirk Maliepaard, Clinical Lead for Older Adult Psychiatry, New Craigs Hospital, Inverness on or 01463 704650. Prospective applicants are most welcome to arrange an informal visit.