Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist

About the role

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist to join its multidisciplinary addiction service. Working across Possilpark and Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centres, you will provide specialist leadership for patients with opiate and alcohol dependency. The role offers a regular 9‑5, Monday‑to‑Friday schedule on a part‑time, pro‑rata basis.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and patient care pathways.
• Provide expert psychiatric assessment and treatment for addiction‑related disorders.
• Collaborate with alcohol and drug teams, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy and pharmacy colleagues.
• Participate in research projects, teaching initiatives and service development.
• Ensure compliance with the Scottish Mental Health Act as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMP).

Required profile

• Full registration with the GMC.
• MRCPsych or FRCPsych qualification (or equivalent).
• Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR).
• Eligibility for approval under the Scottish Mental Health Act as an AMP.
• Experience in addiction psychiatry and multidisciplinary team working.

Required skills

What we offer

• Protected CPD time and opportunities to enhance your CV.
• Involvement in an innovative, high‑impact clinical service.
• Access to research and teaching activities.
• Part‑time, regular office hours with pro‑rata salary.