KM250746 - Specialty Doctor in Addiction Psychiatry

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and talented Specialty Doctor to join our Integrated Drug Service based in Aberdeen City. You will join our friendly and supportive team who strive to provide excellence in care for our patient group. It is a fascinating and varied role that will ideally suit someone with a background in Psychiatry, and experience and a genuine interest in Substance Misuse Disorders. Please see the detailed Job description for more information or feel free to get in touch to discuss the role. Full registration with a license to practice with the GMC is required (license to practice must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit

We have an attractive relocation policy and details can be discussed on recruitment.

Informal enquires should be directed to:

Dr. Murray Smith, Unit Clinical Director, murray.smith @nhs.scot or Dr. Steven Beason, Clinical Lead for Addiction Psychiatry 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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