Job details
- Job reference: 240619
- Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
- Job closing date: 19/07/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Dr Grays Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 18/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Older Adult Mental Health Services
We are pleased to be able to offer this full time post covering an Older Adult population of approx 11,600 over 65s covering West of Moray (with a second Older Adult Psychiatrist caring for those in East Moray), with beds in Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin and Seafield Hospital, Buckie.
This post is based at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, a modern District General Hospital with a range of specialties and diagnostic facilities. One of the attractions of working in Moray is a tradition of close working with colleagues from General Practice and the local authority. Since April 2016 this has been formalised as an Integrated Joint Board
The Royal Burgh of Elgin thrives as a centre of administration, education, tourism and trade with agricultural, service and textile industries. Situated in Scotland’s Castle and Whisky country, the area offers a wide range of recreational activities such as golf, fishing, hill walking, surfing, canoeing, cycling, horse riding and winter sports. This is an opportunity to live and work in a beautiful part of Scotland that offers a great quality of life and has good transport links with the rest of the UK.
The postholder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The postholder will be expected to register with the Continuing Professional Development Programme of the Royal College of Psychiatrists for which all costs will be met by NHS Grampian. There are opportunities for research and close links exist between the Service and the Departments of Mental Health and Psychology of the University of Aberdeen. The postholder will be expected to contribute to audit and other elements of clinical governance. A detailed job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate at the time of appointment to meet service needs, taking account of the experience, skills and interests of the candidate and how they can best be used within the consultant team. The post holder will be expected to engage in annual appraisal towards revalidation.
Candidates unable to work full time for personal reasons will be eligible to be considered for the post and, if appointed, an appropriately amended job description will be agreed.
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
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.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by: -
Mrs Lynne Clark, Integrated Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Service Manager, Dr Gray’s Hospital Tel: 01343 567462
Dr John Mann, Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director, Dr Gray’s Hospital. Tel: 01343 567462
Dr Adetokunbo Osunrinade, Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Gray’s Hospital. Tel: 01343 567023
If you would like to find out more about working and living in Moray please visit this page: Moray Recruitment | Living and Working for NHS Scotland in Moray & Grampian (wishyouworkedhere.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.
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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
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Research experience and publications.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Older Adult Psychiatry.
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
Motivation
Essential
- Keen to be involved in development of services.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or Equivalent.
- CCT in Old Age Psychiatry, or within six months of obtaining this or on Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion.
- Eligible for recognition (if required, following standard training) as Approved Medical Practitioner with regard to Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
Desirable
- Attended Section 22 Training Course.
Ability Knowledge
Essential
- Wide knowledge of Old Age Psychiatry.
Management Ability
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Previous management experience and organisational ability is desirable.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC.
- Satisfactory fitness for employment.
- A full current driving licence/access to a car.
- The officer appointed will be required to be registered on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register.
- The private residence of the person appointed should not normally be more than 10 miles by road from their principal place of work unless otherwise agreed locally.
- Instigate a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme Check.
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.
Clinical Skills and Technical Skills
Essential
- Diagnostic and assessment/clinical management skills.
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