Consultant Psychiatrist – Investigations

Job Description

Title: Consultant Psychiatrist – Investigations

Hours: 0.5 WTE (5 sessions; typically, 2.5 days per week)

Location: Thistle House, Edinburgh (hybrid working)

Salary: NHS Consultant scale (pro rata)

Accountable to: Executive Director (Social Work) – operationally, Executive Director (Medical) – professionally

Responsible to: Chief Executive

About Us

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is an independent statutory body. Our mission is to promote a society where people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, and related conditions are treated fairly, have their rights respected, and receive the support they need to live the life of their choice.

Our work is both challenging and highly rewarding. Colleagues across the Commission play a vital role in protecting the rights and welfare of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. Success in this role requires strong professional judgement, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Psychiatrist to support our investigations work. You will contribute your significant medical expertise across the Commission’s investigation function and support the wider Commission to deliver its strategic and business objectives, helping to ensure high standards of care, accountability, and respect for human rights across mental health and social care services.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a national, system-wide role with real impact on policy and practice in Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert psychiatric assessment and investigation support within the Commission’s investigations function.
• Contribute medical expertise to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in mental health and social care services.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to influence policy and improve practice across Scotland.
• Support the Commission in achieving strategic and business objectives through high quality clinical oversight.

How to Apply

For a full job pack and application details, please visit Work with us – Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (mwcscot.org.uk). Applications should be submitted by email to by 17 July 2026. Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date at our Edinburgh office.