Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry (Kirkcaldy)

This Specialty Doctor post provides psychiatric care and treatment into Kirkcaldy CMHT, working alongside Consultant Psychiatrists, junior doctor trainees, along with a number of Community Psychiatric Nurses, and Clinical Psychology. Whilst there is no ‘functional split’ between inpatient and outpatient care in Fife, the specialty doctors will provide psychiatric care and treatment for community outpatients only.

The post is a 10PA job. This will comprise 8 DCC and 2 SPA. Flexible working arrangements can be explored for the right candidate, depending on the needs of both the postholder and the CMHT. In addition, the use of SPA time can be flexible dependent on the needs and aspirations of the candidate – 1SPA will be devoted to local teaching CPD, appraisal and revalidation, while the other may be flexibly used, to pursue interests such as Quality Improvement, research, education, or a special interest. There would be support and encouragement available from both clinical and managerial colleagues for candidates working towards MRCPsych and / or CESR.

This post will provide cover for consultant sectors within Kirkcaldy which comprises both urban and rural communities. There are 3 Consultant Psychiatrists (2.7WTE) within Kirkcaldy CMHT. Whyteman’s Brae Hospital is the main service base in this area. Within Whyteman’s Brae hospital, there is one inpatient ward (Ravescraig Ward) for working age adult patients with has 21 beds. Kirkcaldy CMHT, as well as the Community Perinatal Service and the Liaison Psychiatry Service are based within this site.

Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to: Dr Vijay Arulnathan, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Lead for GAP West Fife on vijay.arulnathan@NHS.SCOT Or through secretary Laura Duncan, laura.duncan5@nhs.scot , Phone 01592 643355 ext 22023. Also available to speak is Fiona McGuire, Clinical Services Manager at fiona.mcguire2@nhs.scot , phone 01592643355 ext 23964.

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.