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Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Intellectual Disability Regional Hub and Spoke Service

NHS LothianAstley Ainslie Hospital£111,430 - £148,064Closes 30/09/2026

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Contract
Fixed-term
Pattern
Part-time
Hours / week
16
Posted
15/09/2026
Closes
30/09/2026

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This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

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Role summary

This is a fixed-term, part-time Locum Consultant Psychiatrist position within the CAMHS Intellectual Disability Regional Hub and Spoke Service at Astley Ainslie Hospital. The role involves working 16 hours per week. Applicants must have full GMC registration and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. The post is with NHS Lothian.

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Job reference:

259764

Salary:

Locum Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)

Job closing date:

30/09/2026

Job Type:

Medical and Dental

Location:

Astley Ainslie Hospital

Employment type:

Fixed-term

Hours Per Week:

16

Job posted date:

15/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Lothian

Department:

East Region CAMHS ID Tier 3/4 Hub and Spoke Pathway

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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 Lothian

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Intellectual Disability Regional Hub and Spoke Service

Closing : 30/09/2026

NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustment

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