Castle Craig Hospital is seeking to appoint a part-time senior medical clinician to join its established multidisciplinary medical team. Applications are invited from Consultant Psychiatrists, Specialty Doctors in Psychiatry, and General Practitioners with a recognised special interest and experience in addiction medicine.
This post offers the opportunity to work within a well-established specialist addiction service, contributing to the delivery of high-quality inpatient care within a structured and supportive clinical environment.
About Castle Craig
Castle Craig is a long-standing residential rehabilitation hospital specialising in the treatment of alcohol and drug dependence and co-occurring mental health conditions. The hospital provides evidence-based, patient-centred treatment within a comprehensive multidisciplinary framework and is committed to maintaining high clinical and governance standards.
The role
The post-holder will undertake direct clinical work and contribute to the medical leadership of the service, appropriate to their level of seniority and professional background. Working closely with consultant colleagues, nursing staff, therapists and senior management, the role involves ensuring safe, effective and timely assessment and treatment of inpatients with complex addiction and mental health needs.
The exact scope of responsibility will be agreed according to the applicant’s professional role (Consultant Psychiatrist, Specialty Doctor, or GPwSI) and level of experience.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of new admissions, including psychiatric, medical and substance-use assessments as appropriate to the role.
- Provide ongoing medical review, treatment planning and risk management for inpatients.
- Prescribe and manage pharmacological treatments in line with clinical guidelines and hospital policies.
- Contribute to the medical oversight of detoxification and stabilisation programmes.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
- Participate in daily clinical meetings, ward rounds and handovers.
- Contribute to clinical governance activities, including audit, incident review and quality improvement.
- Support safe patient flow, admission and discharge planning.
- Provide supervision, advice and clinical input to junior medical staff where appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, professional and organisational standards.
About you
Essential (all applicants)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise in the UK.
- Relevant postgraduate training and experience in psychiatry, general practice, or addiction medicine.
- Demonstrable experience in the assessment and management of substance use disorders and associated mental health conditions.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary inpatient setting.
- High standards of professionalism, communication and clinical judgement.
- Commitment to safe, ethical and evidence-based practice.
Additional essential criteria by role
- Consultant Psychiatrist: Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Psychiatry.
- Specialty Doctor: Appropriate experience at Specialty Doctor or equivalent grade in psychiatry.
- GP with Special Interest: Completion of GP training with demonstrable experience and ongoing professional development in addiction medicine.
Desirable
- Experience in residential rehabilitation or independent sector healthcare.
- Familiarity with clinical governance, audit and quality improvement processes.
- Experience of managing medically and psychiatrically complex patients.
- Interest in teaching, supervision or service development.
Working environment
The successful applicant will work within a structured and supportive inpatient rehabilitation setting, alongside experienced medical, nursing and therapy colleagues. The role offers a collegiate working environment with clear clinical governance arrangements and access to senior clinical support.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration, commensurate with role and experience
- Company pension scheme
- Free or discounted meals
- Access to on-site gym facilities
- Free on-site parking
- Sick pay provision
Location:
Castle Craig Hospital, West Linton, Scottish Borders
Hours:
Part-Time (2-3 days or 4-6 sessions per week) on-site
How to apply
Please complete an online application form with your CV or send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role to hr@castlecraig.co.uk.