Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry; PM

Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry

East Lothian Community & Royal Edinburgh Hospitals, NHS Lothian

Reference: 238761

NHS Lothian Commitment to Equality and Diversity
We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Legal Working Permission
To work in the United Kingdom, an individual must demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

Minimum Qualifications and Registration
Applicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practise, and eligibility for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded.

Non‑UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Applications are welcome for the above permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based across East Lothian Community Hospital and Royal Edinburgh Hospital – NHS Lothian.

Contact for Informal Discussion
Dr Basel Switzer –  or Basel.

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Dr Douglas Milner‑White – or Douglas.

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We cannot accept CVs as a form of application. Only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for shortlisting. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

Closing Date 25th February 2026
Interview Date 19th March 2026

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We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***