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Job Title


Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry


Company : NHS Scotland


Location : Perth, Australia


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewNHS 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.Specialty Grade Post in General Adult PsychiatryInitial Fixed Term Period of 1 YearPosition detailsNHS Tayside is looking to recruit a Specialty Grade psychiatrist to our community Mental Health Service in Perth and Kinross. This 1-year fixed term post will be primarily based at Cairnwell, Perth Royal Infirmary within the Perth City Community Mental Health Team with other sessions based in South Perthshire Community Mental Health team based in Kinross. You will work alongside (and with supervision from) the Consultant Psychiatrist working with the team.Mental health Services across NHS Tayside are undergoing a rapid and intensive period of service improvement and change, developing new models of care providing modernised first-class services to the population of Tayside. We are committed to supporting and developing our medical workforce to ensure fulfilling career pathways for all medical staff.RequirementsApplicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Previous experience of working within general adult psychiatry would be expected.Informal Enquiries Can Be Made To EitherDr Thomas Leung, Consultant Psychiatrist [email protected] Tim Elworthy, Lead Clinician- P+K GAP [email protected] Peter Le Fevre, Operational Medical Director [email protected] Date: To be advisedVisa sponsorship We are a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship employer and as such, welcome applications from international candidates. Further information can be found at to apply / Additional information for candidatesShort-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview.Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updatesPlease contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issuesWe recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using JobtrainOnce you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendmentsIf you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside #J-18808-Ljbffr