Locum Appointment for Training (CT) in Psychiatry of Old Age
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- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 40
- Hours / week
- 40
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a fixed-term Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) position in Psychiatry of Old Age, available due to rotation gaps. There are two posts, one at Queen Margaret Hospital and one at Stratheden Hospital, with varying end dates. The role includes out-of-hours duties and is recognized for training, offering the same educational opportunities as other trainees. The successful applicant will be supported in developing clinical skills and achieving personal development goals.
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Job reference:
256570
Salary:
LAT - Core Trainee (£45,504- £60,199)
Job closing date:
18/09/2026
Job Type:
Medical and Dental
Location:
Stratheden Hospital
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
40
Job posted date:
10/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Fife
Department:
Old Age Psychiatry
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Locum Appointment for Training (CT) in Psychiatry of Old Age
Post 1 – Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline – commencing asap to 2 nd February 2027
Post 2 – Stratheden Hospital, Cupar – commencing asap to 3 rd 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 nd February 2027 and Post 2 (Stratheden Hospital) will cease 3 rd 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
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