Speciality Doctor Fife CAMHS (LW)

We are seeking a Speciality Doctor in Psychiatry to work 10 sessions in Fife CAMHS, with emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders. The post has two distinctive parts—five sessions in the ADHD Tier 3 service and five sessions in the WEST CAMHS Core Team. The base will be at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, with occasional travel to Kirkcaldy required.

About the Services

The ADHD Tier 3 service is a shared pathway across Community Paediatrics, Community Child Services, Clinical Psychology and CAMHS and comprises a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and psychologists. The medical provision for the ADHD service is provided through CAMHS psychiatrists. Fife CAMHS includes experienced clinicians from Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Child Psychotherapy and Dietetics. The post holder will also join an established team of Consultant Psychiatrists and one core trainee from the South East Scotland training scheme. We are approved for higher training from the Scottish National training scheme.

Our service offers an intensive therapy program for eating disorders, community-based support for children and young people with complex and severe mental health problems, and multidisciplinary teams for self-harm, looked‑after children and survivors of sexual abuse. The recent Neurodevelopmental Pathway (NDP) focuses on collaboration and tailored support for neurodivergent individuals.

Key Qualifications

• GMC registration required.
• Minimum three years experience in psychiatry.
• At least six months experience in CAMHS, with training or interest in neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Opportunity to pursue the portfolio pathway to specialist registration.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
• Full support for disabled candidates and those with long‑term conditions or neurodivergence.
• Pro‑rata salary for part‑time hours.
• Assistance with relocation and a car leasing scheme.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

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