Job requirements
Essential
22 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Teaching
Enthusiastic in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment
- Experience
Applicants at time of appointment must have completed a UK based foundation programme or have evidence of equivalent foundation competencies.
- Eligibility
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility
Eligibility to work in the UK
- Personal Skills
Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
- Personal Skills
Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Personal Skills
Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others
- Personal Skills
Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Personal Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Personal Skills
Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind
- Personal Skills
Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Personal Skills
Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Personal Skills
Demonstrates effective judgement and decision- making skills
- Personal Skills
Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
- Personal Skills
Understands importance & impact of information systems
- Personal Skills
Takes responsibility for own actions
- Personal Skills
Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
- Personal Skills
Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
- Qualifications and Training
GMC registered medical practitioner.
- Qualifications and Training
Licence to practice
- Research/Quality Improvement
Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
- Pre-employment Checks and Other Requirements
Enhanced Disclosure Scotland and Occupational Health check required
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Teaching
Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
- Teaching
Evidence of contribution to teaching programmes.
- Experience
Experience of psychiatry
- Personal Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
- Personal Skills
Evidence of ability to present oneself in an organised, professional manner
- Personal Skills
Evidence of understanding of the importance of team work.
- Research/Quality Improvement
Understanding of basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with a potential to contribute to research
- Research/Quality Improvement
Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Job details
- Job reference: 256570
- Salary: LAT - Core Trainee (£45,504- £60,199)
- Job closing date: 18/09/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Stratheden Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 10/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Fife
- Department: Old Age Psychiatry
Locum Appointment for Training (CT) in Psychiatry of Old Age
Post 1 – Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline – commencing asap to 2nd February 2027
Post 2 – Stratheden Hospital, Cupar – commencing asap to 3rd August 2027 (rotating in February 2027)
Due to a rotation gaps, an opportunity has arisen for a two full time LAT (Locum Appointment for Training) to join our team as outlined above. The vacant post is for this rotation and will commence asap. Post 1 (Queen Margaret Hospital) will cease on 2nd February 2027 and Post 2 (Stratheden Hospital) will cease 3rd August 2027 (although rotating in February 2027).
The post includes out of hours duties: the rota is compliant and is a band 1B (40%).
This post has educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will be recognised for training. The successful applicant will be provided with the same educational opportunities as the trainees in the department and will be supported in developing their clinical skills and obtaining personal development goals.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Pujit Gandhi, Training Programme Director, Core Psychiatry, South East Scotland, on 01334 696356.
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