Job details
- Job reference: 250105
- Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
- Job closing date: 26/07/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Raigmore Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 32
- Job posted date: 10/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service
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.
We are seeking a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to help us deliver our ambitious service development plans. The successful applicant will contribute to clinical leadership within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) alongside the professional leads for CAMHS and other senior members of the team to deliver high quality clinical care and promote a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approach to the delivery of care.
This post will be based within the Phoenix Centre CAMHS Clinic, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. You will be joining the service at an exciting time in our development plans. We have remodelled our unscheduled care team and increased our service provision in eating disorders, neuro-developmental conditions and developed our liaison provision. We are currently developing our intensive home treatment capacity and developing our clinical provision. There is currently no out of hour’s commitment. Active engagement in local, regional and national CPD will be expected.
The service is committed to developing a culture of excellence, a firm commitment to staff training and a supportive and innovative management culture.
The City of Inverness and Highland region offers an exceptional quality of life with access to a wide range of cultural, leisure and outdoor sports pursuits.
Job share applications are welcome.
Informal enquiries should be made to:Duncan Clark, Clinical Director CAMHS duncan.clark2@nhs.scotDr Jane Hosie, Clinical Lead North Highland CAMHS jane.hosie@nhs.scot
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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.
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRC Psych (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Qualifications or experience in Paediatrics
Staff Management
Essential
- Willingness to develop additional skills.
Desirable
- Management experience.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years higher training on Child and Adolescent Training Scheme.
- Experience and skills in multi-disciplinary working.
- Clinical expertise in Child and Adolescent psychiatry and up-to-date knowledge of treatment options.
- Ability to train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students and staff from other disciplines.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- A commitment to developing services and doing this in partnership with service users and carers.
- Evidence of good multi-disciplinary working and leadership skills.
Desirable
- Specialist training in one or more psychological / psychotherapeutic treatments.
- Specific experience in Learning Disability.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of basic principles and implementation.
Desirable
- Undertaken and completed specific, relevant projects ( in audit, etc).
Teaching & Training
Essential
- A commitment to education, training and professional development
Desirable
- Experience in teaching doctors and other disciplines, undergraduate teaching
GMC/Specialist Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- Included on the GMC’s Specialist Register or be within 6 months of completing their CCT.
- Must have or be willing to obtain Section 22 within a month of commencement of post.
Research & Audit Experience
Essential
- An interest in systematic enquiry
Desirable
- On going project or published research.
Team Working & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Child Care enhanced Disclosure Scotland clearance.
- Occupational Health clearance.
- Driving Licence
- Ability to travel within Highland.
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in specific post
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