Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU) Consultant Psychiatrist

Job reference:

258304

Salary:

Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)

Job closing date:

04/10/2026

Job Type:

Medical and Dental

Location:

Inverclyde Royal Hospital

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

20

Job posted date:

18/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Department:

• Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU)
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is 9 am- 5 pm Monday to Friday plus on-call rota (hours to be confirmed)

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Applications are invited for this part-time permanent post in the Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU) in Inverclyde Royal Hospital, joining an established, enthusiastic team delivering clinical care within the scenic region of Inverclyde.

This post is based at the Langhill Clinic, Inverclyde Royal Hospital and consists of 5 PA’s with on-call responsibilities involving participation in the non-resident South Glasgow & Clyde rota with a current frequency of 1:25.

Working within the dedicated IPCU team, the successful applicant will be a crucial component in the delivery of mental health care to the most critically unwell patients within the service. The IPCU serves both the Renfrewshire and Inverclyde regions as the admission site for patients presenting with needs consistent with that level of care. As well as looking after patients during their stay in IPCU, the post-holder will work collaboratively with general adult psychiatry consultant colleagues, providing robust handover as patients’ progress on their care journey into the general adult wards. The department have 3.0 WTE consultant psychiatrists and 1 WTE SAS doctor. GP, Foundation and Core Residents are attached on rotation. The post holder will have the opportunity to be allocated a trainee doctor after demonstration of meeting the relevant recognition of trainer requirements. There is well established local division meetings, CPD and good working links with colleagues across sub-specialities.

Job planning for this post can be adapted to provide increased SPA time, flexible hours, compressed hours, and some remote working. There may be scope to accommodate clinicians with a special interest and to contribute to service development as part of the NHS GG&C Strategy for Mental Health.

Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), a licence to practice and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of Higher Specialist Training leading to a CCT in Psychiatry or Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or be within six months of confirmed entry at the date of interview.

Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Although the post is offered as part time on a 5 PA basis, up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake clinical work supporting the department or involving management activity. Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total – inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and management depending on the requirement to support professional activities and the needs of the service.

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 Greater & Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. Applications from UK, EU and non EU candidates will be welcomed.

For Further information please contact Dr Elizabeth Lightbody, Clinical Director Adult Mental Health Services Inverclyde on 01475 504554.

Interview: Thursday 12th November

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This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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