Consultant in Learning Disability Psychiatry (Airdrie and Wishaw localities)
NHS Lanarkshire is hiring a Consultant in Learning Disability Psychiatry to provide outpatient consultant input and support the multidisciplinary team managing patients during their recovery in local hospital sites and in the community. The post is located at Kirklands Hospital in Bothwell, Lanarkshire and serves the Airdrie and Wishaw communities.
Responsibilities
Provide outpatient consultant input to the service covering the Airdrie and Wishaw localities.
Coordinate care with the Specialty Doctor in the catchment area.
Support the multidisciplinary team in the management of patients during recovery both locally and in the community.
Plan and deliver high‑quality learning disability psychiatry services.
Employment Details
Full‑time 10‑PA basis; part‑time applications are considered.
EPA may be available for both full‑time and part‑time positions.
Additional SPA time is encouraged for activities such as quality improvement, patient safety, teaching, research and development.
Benefits and Grants
Eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow, entitling holders to a university ID card, access to the library and IT services, and educational discounts on PC equipment.
Close links with the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Caledonian University for educational opportunities.
For application queries, please contact medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
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