NHS Grampian

Get to know the area

Grampian offers a superb quality of life with stunning geography, and many opportunities are available for outdoor activities. The area has a vibrant local economy and is still a key hub of the international oil industry. It also has a diverse and rich cultural scene with some excellent restaurants and eateries.

Aberdeen lies in a region of outstanding natural beauty with both quiet sandy beaches and high mountains within 20 miles of the city centre. Scotland’s main ski slopes are also easily accessible.

The Silver City

This historic, vibrant city has many architectural splendours, and the use of its sparking granite has earned Aberdeen the name of ‘The Silver City’.

Recognised as the oil capital of Europe, Aberdeen nevertheless retains its old-fashioned charm and character, making it an attractive multicultural place to live and raise a family.

The local theatres and music hall attract a wide-ranging cultural programme including many national and international celebrities. Both state and private schools are of a high standard. Aberdeen also has an international airport and is well connected by road and rail with the rest of the UK.

Working as a psychiatrist in NHS Grampian

NHS Grampian provides healthcare services to the north-east of Scotland, covering the local government areas administered by Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils. We employ around 17,000 staff to deliver services to half a million people across 3,000 square miles of city, town, village, and rural communities.

Mental health and learning disabilities services

The mental health and learning disabilities services provide psychiatric services to Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray.

Royal Cornhill Hospital is the leading hospital site with a full range of psychiatric specialities, including:

• general adult
• older adults
• forensics
• CAMHS
• intellectual disability
• substance misuse
• perinatal
• psychotherapy 

We also have a regional centre for eating disorders. 

We have close links with the University of Aberdeen and a rich academic achievement history.

Everything you need for a successful career in psychiatry

NHS Grampian has everything you need to develop a successful career in psychiatry. We care deeply about the quality of care we provide for our patients and are equally passionate about supporting the development of our professional colleagues.

Equality is at the heart of our workforce processes, and we celebrate our rich multicultural workforce and the rich diversity this brings.

Lead employer

As one of the leading NHS organisations in education, research and innovation, NHS Grampian is a lead employer for medical trainees across the North of Scotland.

We also have excellent links with the renowned academic institute, the University of Aberdeen.

The Health Board has a range of exciting opportunities for enthusiastic, committed and talented psychiatrists to join positions, including:

• specialty, specialist, and consultant-grade posts in various disciplines of psychiatry
• GMC-sponsored International CESR Fellowship Programme

View all psychiatry vacancies on our recruitment website.