Job details
- Job reference: 250746
- Salary: Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975)
- Job closing date: 01/09/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Royal Cornhill Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 18/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Addictions Psychiatry
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and talented Specialty Doctor to join our Integrated Drug Service based in Aberdeen City.You will join our friendly and supportive team who strive to provide excellence in care for our patient group.It is a fascinating and varied role that will ideally suit someone with a background in Psychiatry, and experience and a genuine interest in Substance Misuse Disorders.Please see the detailed Job description for more information or feel free to get in touch to discuss the role. Full registration with a license to practice with the GMC is required (license to practice 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.scotNHS 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.
Person specification
OTHER
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
Desirable
- A genuine interest in working with people who have problems with substance misuse.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBChB/MBBS or equivalent.
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Well-organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work as part of a team.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and seek advice as appropriate.
- High standard of record keeping.
Desirable
- Involvement in Medical Education.
TRAINING / EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant psychiatric specialty or equivalent experience and competencies.
- At least 6 months experience working in the substance misuse field
Desirable
- Previous community experience.
- Experience working as part of multidisciplinary team.
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