Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist

Job details

• Job reference: 248871
• Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
• Job closing date: 05/07/2026
• Job Type: Medical and Dental
• Location: Possilpark Health and Care Centre
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Job posted date: 04/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: ADRS

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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 9-5, Mon-Fri

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Do you want an opportunity to work with the biggest NHS Alcohol and Drugs Service in the UK, whilst continuing your CPD with protected time, and with the opportunity to enhance your CV?NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde addiction services are responsible for the delivery of addiction treatment and care services for currently over 10,000 clients. The services range from local Community Alcohol and Drug Teams through to specialist day and inpatient care, together with liaison provision for both general psychiatry and a wider Recovery Orientated System of Care. Our multidisciplinary structure includes professionals from the fields of medicine, nursing, social care, psychology, occupational therapy, dietetics and pharmacy. HSCP Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services also commission third sector partners to collectively deliver a recovery orientated system of care.We are seeking an enthusiastic specialist to work with two of our clinical team. The post is based in Possilpark Health and Care Centre (Northwest Glasgow) and Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre (East Dunbartonshire) and relates to the Northwest Glasgow and East Dun, catchment areas. You would participate in all aspects of patient care, and multidisciplinary meetings providing consultant leadership and expertise. The services primarily receives referrals for opiate and alcohol dependency.Full registration with the GMC, MRCPsych or FRCPsych or equivalent and a CCST are essential. You must be eligible for approval under the Scottish Mental Health Act as an AMP.The posts combine the satisfaction of participating in an innovative and developing clinical service to a client group with high levels of morbidity for alcohol, drugs and mental health problems, together with the opportunity to become involved in further developing our recovery orientated system of care as well as a number of research projects and teaching initiatives.

Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCST or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Dr Saket Priyadarshi, Assoc. Med. Director, saket.priyadarshi@nhs.scotDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Interview Date: 29/07/2026

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 (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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 9-5, Mon-Fri

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Do you want an opportunity to work with the biggest NHS Alcohol and Drugs Service in the UK, whilst continuing your CPD with protected time, and with the opportunity to enhance your CV?NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde addiction services are responsible for the delivery of addiction treatment and care services for currently over 10,000 clients. The services range from local Community Alcohol and Drug Teams through to specialist day and inpatient care, together with liaison provision for both general psychiatry and a wider Recovery Orientated System of Care. Our multidisciplinary structure includes professionals from the fields of medicine, nursing, social care, psychology, occupational therapy, dietetics and pharmacy. HSCP Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services also commission third sector partners to collectively deliver a recovery orientated system of care.We are seeking an enthusiastic specialist to work with two of our clinical team. The post is based in Possilpark Health and Care Centre (Northwest Glasgow) and Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre (East Dunbartonshire) and relates to the Northwest Glasgow and East Dun, catchment areas. You would participate in all aspects of patient care, and multidisciplinary meetings providing consultant leadership and expertise. The services primarily receives referrals for opiate and alcohol dependency.Full registration with the GMC, MRCPsych or FRCPsych or equivalent and a CCST are essential. You must be eligible for approval under the Scottish Mental Health Act as an AMP.The posts combine the satisfaction of participating in an innovative and developing clinical service to a client group with high levels of morbidity for alcohol, drugs and mental health problems, together with the opportunity to become involved in further developing our recovery orientated system of care as well as a number of research projects and teaching initiatives.

Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCST or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Dr Saket Priyadarshi, Assoc. Med. Director, saket.priyadarshi@nhs.scotDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Interview Date: 29/07/2026

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 (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.