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- Job reference: 254531
- Salary: Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975)
- Job closing date: 05/08/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Royal Edinburgh Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 21/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
- Department: Adult - General Adult Inpatients
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.
NHS Lothian
Specilaty Doctor Adult Acute Inpatient Psychiatry – Divert Suite
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Reference : 254531
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
A doctor appointed to this grade:shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC);
And
- shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT);
Or
- shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.
Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Dr Cheeseman
Clinical Director
Adult Acute Inpatient Services
jane.cheeseman@nhs.scot
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Person specification
Probity
Essential
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of ability to present oneself in an organised, professional manner
- Evidence of understanding of the importance of team work
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment
- Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
Desirable
- Experience of simulation based teaching
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a range of settings, within a Multidisciplinary Team
- Experience of working in psychiatry in a range of settings and specialties
Desirable
- Experience of medical leadership within an MDT setting
- Experience of mental health act work including giving oral evidence at Mental Health Act Tribunals
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement of postgraduate medical training in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective In highly emotive/pressurised situations
- Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind
- Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
- Understands importance & impact of information systems
Circumstances of Job
Essential
- May be required to work at any of NHS Lothian’s sites, according to the placement of the post
Academic / Research Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
- Understanding of basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with a potential to contribute to research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must have achieved a primary medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Must hold MRCPsych or Equivalent Experience
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training
- Approved Medical Practitioner (Section 22 Approved)
Quality Improvement / Audit
Essential
- Participated in service improvement projects
Desirable
- Formal training in QI
- Evaluated effective change after service development project
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