# Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Grampian. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-addictions-psychiatry/37565e1f-3d59-439e-9f02-452dde0a23f3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-addictions-psychiatry/37565e1f-3d59-439e-9f02-452dde0a23f3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Grampian - **Town:** Aberdeen - **Region:** North of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Psychiatry - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £111,430 - £148,064 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-01T07:30:42.275Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=259124 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=259124 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsgrampian.org ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 248722 - Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064) - Job closing date: 02/08/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: Royal Cornhill Hospital - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 40 - Job posted date: 01/07/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian - Department: Addicitons Psychiatry Are you an enthusiastic talented Psychiatrist looking to rejuvenate or begin your career? We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, committed and talented psychiatrist to join our Addictions service based in Aberdeen City to provide excellence in care of patients. With further digitalisation of our services there may be some opportunity to work in our hybrid work model with some sessions workable from home but the job will be primarily on site at Royal Cornhill Hospital. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or Portfolio Pathway route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive Consultant post once CESR or Portfolio Pathway specialist registration is awarded. Those with an International Recognised Specialist Qualification approved by GMC should have a confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register. Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR or Portfolio Pathway Specialist Registration can be made to the GMC. . Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org We have an attractive relocation policy and details can be discussed on recruitment. Informal enquires should be directed to: Dr. Murray Smith, Unit Clinical Director murray.smith @nhs.scot or Dr. Steven Beason, Clinical Lead for Addiction Psychiatry steven.beason@nhs.scot NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ### ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. ### **Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.** NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. ## Job Details Are you an enthusiastic talented Psychiatrist looking to rejuvenate or begin your career? We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, committed and talented psychiatrist to join our Addictions service based in Aberdeen City to provide excellence in care of patients. With further digitalisation of our services there may be some opportunity to work in our hybrid work model with some sessions workable from home but the job will be primarily on site at Royal Cornhill Hospital. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or Portfolio Pathway route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive Consultant post once CESR or Portfolio Pathway specialist registration is awarded. Those with an International Recognised Specialist Qualification approved by GMC should have a confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register. Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR or Portfolio Pathway Specialist Registration can be made to the GMC. . Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org We have an attractive relocation policy and details can be discussed on recruitment. Informal enquires should be directed to: Dr. Murray Smith, Unit Clinical Director murray.smith @nhs.scot or Dr. Steven Beason, Clinical Lead for Addiction Psychiatry steven.beason@nhs.scot NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. **Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.** NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. ## Person Specification ### Audit **Essential** - Understanding & experience of participation in regular clinical audit ### Research **Essential** - Evidence of ability to carry out medical research. **Desirable** - Research experience and publications. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of other areas of psychiatry - Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Experience as a supervisor **Desirable** - Evidence of training breadth (e.g. training in other modalities of Psychotherapy) - Experience of successful service development. - Training in Clinical and/or Educational Supervision. ### Motivation **Essential** - Highly motivated and keen to be involved in development of services. ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBChB or Equivalent. - MRCPsych or equivalent - Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) in General Adult Psychiatry and doctors who are on the GMC’s specialist register or are eligible for such inclusion—or to be within six months of attaining CCT in General Adult Psychiatry. - Eligible for recognition as Approved Medical Practitioner with regard to Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. - Section 22 Training Course intended or approved already. **Desirable** - Section 22 approved. ### Management Ability **Essential** - Understanding of current issues in the NHS including Health and Social Care Integration **Desirable** - Previous management experience and organisational ability is desirable. ### Other requirements **Essential** - Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise. - Satisfactory fitness for employment. **Desirable** - A full current driving licence. ### Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - Well-organised and skilled in good time management. - Effective interpersonal skills. - Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. - Leadership skills/potential. ### Ability (Knowledge and Clinical Skills) **Essential** - Wide knowledge in the field of Addiction Psychiatry - Ability to work autonomously in a leadership role, whilst being part of a multidisciplinary team. - High standard of record keeping, with legible handwriting. - Evidence for maintenance of processes of consultant appraisal and revalidation or their senior trainee equivalents. - Evidence for commitment to a process of CPD, including college certification if appropriate. - Range of diagnostic & assessment/clinical management skills. **Desirable** - Evidence of being able to develop and sustain new projects and innovation. ## Documents - [KM248722 - JDPS (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1167981&JobId=259124) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.