LAT Locum appointment in training

Job summary

The role involves providing psychiatric care for the elderly across two hospital sites in Fife. It includes participating in a compliant out-of-hours rota and engaging in clinical training.

Job details

Locum Appointment for Training (CT) in Psychiatry of Old Age Post 1 Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline commencing asap to 2 February 2027 Post 2 Stratheden Hospital, Cupar commencing asap to 3 August 2027 (rotating in February 2027) Due to a rotation gaps, an opportunity has arisen for a two full time LAT (Locum Appointment for Training) to join our team as outlined above. The vacant post is for this rotation and will commence asap. Post 1 (Queen Margaret Hospital) will cease on 2 February 2027 and Post 2 (Stratheden Hospital) will cease 3 August 2027 (although rotating in February 2027). The post includes out of hours duties: the rota is compliant and is a band 1B (40%). This post has educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will be recognised for training. The successful applicant will be provided with the same educational opportunities as the trainees in the department and will be supported in developing their clinical skills and obtaining personal development goals. Informal enquiries should be directed to Pujit Gandhi, Training Programme Director, Core Psychiatry, South East Scotland, on 01334 696356. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own. Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand younot an AI tool. To find out more about NHS Fife, please visit : Please note we do not accept CVs and these should not be sent.

What you’ll do

The role involves providing psychiatric care for the elderly across two hospital sites in Fife. It includes participating in a compliant out-of-hours rota and engaging in clinical training.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and possess the necessary qualifications for a Locum Appointment for Training in Psychiatry. The role requires a commitment to authentic application without over-reliance on AI tools.

Benefits

• Educational opportunities • Clinical skills development support • Personal development goals support

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychiatry of Old Age
• Clinical Skills
• Patient Care
• Out of Hours Duties

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector