LOCUM CONSULTANT IN
GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY
ARNDALE CMHT
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 40412D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 4TH DECEMBER 2015
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SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
POST: LOCUM CONSULTANT IN GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY
BASE: ARNDALE CHMT
Applications are invited from dynamic and enthusiastic individuals for this General Adult
Psychiatry Consultant post based at Arndale Resource Centre, Drumchapel. This post is
available for a period of 6 months.
The successful applicant will form an important and integral part of a multi disciplinary
team providing a general adult service to adults aged between 18 and 65 years and will
work with the Community Mental Health Team, the in-patient team and the crisis services.
The associated inpatient beds are based at Gartnavel Royal Hospital. The successful
applicant will be expected to work closely with colleagues to provide a full range of
services to the out patient population suffering from psychiatric illness.
Excellent communication skills are essential. The post is linked to active teaching
programmes and continuing professional development, audit and research are
encouraged and supported.
The post is offered on a full time basis (10 sessions).
Applicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practice and be eligible for
inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Consultant in General
Adult Psychiatry
10 Programmed Activities
(Full time)
NHS GLASGOW AND CLYDE
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
1.
This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details
of the post and background information about NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
2.
The contents of this package are as follows:a.
b.
Job Description
Terms and Conditions of Service
3.
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Dr David Gerber, Gartnavel Royal Hospital, 1055
Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0XH. Tel 0141 232 2001
4.
Any offer of appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references and a report
from the Occupational Health Service.
A.
Job Description
Job Description
Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry
Applications are invited from a dynamic and enthusiastic individual for this 10 PA General Adult
Psychiatry post. The successful applicant will form an important and integral part of a large multi
disciplinary team providing a general adult psychiatry service to adults aged between 18 and 65
years and will work with the Community Mental Health Team, In-Patient Services and the Crisis
Team. The associated in-patient beds are based at Gartnavel Royal Hospital(GRH). The
successful applicant will be expected to work closely with CMHT and in-patient colleagues to
provide a full range of services to approximately one third of the Arndale catchment out-patient
population suffering from psychiatric illness.
1. Current Psychiatric Services – West Glasgow Area
The current post is based in the North West locality of the Glasgow City Health and Social Care
Partnership (HSCP) and the Milngavie and Bearsden area within the East Dunbartonshire HSCP.
These are 2 of 6 HSCP across the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GG&C) Health Board
Area which have recently been established to provide health and care services to the population.
The Head of Adult Services responsible for mental health services in both localities is Mr Colin
McCormack and the Clinical Director in Psychiatry is Dr David Gerber. The Associate Medical
Director for Mental Health is Dr Michael Smith.
The North West locality serves a population of around 210,000 based on 2001 census data, with
an additional 60,000 at the Lomond area. The weighted population for the Arndale Community
Mental Health Team is approximately 54,000 people aged between 18 and 65 years. The
Bearsden and Milngavie areas of the East Dunbartonshire HSCP account for approximately 20,000
adults of the total catchment population. Community services in Greater Glasgow are based in
Resource Centres. There are five adult resource centres in the North West locality and West
Dunbartonshire: Riverview, Arndale, Goldenhill, Shawpark and Riverside, with an additional team
in Helensburgh. The staff within these services constitute the North West Division of Psychiatry.
Community services are well established in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and based around
community mental health teams. These services, in recent years, have been enhanced by the
development of Crisis Services and Primary Care Mental Health Teams.
In-Patient services are based at Gartnavel Royal Hospital. This is a modern facility constructed in
2007, which provides state of the art accommodation for service users. There are 6 wards; 3 acute
adult wards, 1 IPCU ward and 2 older adult wards. There are 117 acute beds provided in modern
single rooms all with en-suite facilities. In addition there is a rehabilitation service, an Addictions
ward and day Unit and a Learning Disability In-Patient facility on the campus. The in-patient
service is actively supported by Occupational Therapy Services, Dietetics, Physiotherapy,
Advocacy and a well established patient activity service. There is a strong ethos of positive
engagement with third sector organisations and service users.
There is an established Liaison Psychiatry service across the Health Board area. Patients in NHS
GG&C have access to specialist Psychology, Psychotherapy and Addiction services. The NHS
GG&C Perinatal Service, based at Leverndale hospital, provides board wide services and the
ESTEEM service provides Early Intervention Psychosis services. There is also a well structured
Forensic Psychiatry service providing community, in-patient and Medium Secure services to the
Board area. The Community Eating Disorder Service is another Board wide service based in North
East Glasgow with admission beds at Stobhill Hospital. There is also a dedicated Out-Of-Hours
Service across the city providing psychiatric nursing assessment and support from 8pm-9am.
2. Medical Staffing – West Glasgow
Consultants – General Adult Psychiatry
Dr S Dalton
Dr I MacIver
Dr E Easton
Dr A Gray
Dr J Rawstorne
Dr D Brown
Dr I Clarke
Dr S Rooney
Dr J Bindra
Dr M Cairns
Dr D McCarthy
Dr M Keenan
Dr J Dourish
Dr S Dornan
Dr N Puri
Dr M Connolly
Dr S Beesley
Prof R Hunter
Goldenhill Resource Centre
Goldenhill Resource Centre
Riverside Resource Centre
Riverside Resource Centre
Riverside Resource Centre
Arndale Resource Centre
Arndale Resource Centre
Arndale Resource Centre
Arndale Resource Centre and Rehabilitation
Shawpark Resource Centre
Shawpark Resource Centre
Shawpark Resource Centre
Helensburgh Victoria Hospital
Riverview Resource Centre
Riverview Resource Centre
IPCU
McNair Ward GRH
Rehabilitation/R&D
Consultants - Subspecialties
Dr D Gerber
Dr K Sowerbutts
Dr I Smith
Dr Donna Mullen
Dr C Cahill
Dr L Colvin
Dr P Edwards
Sandyford/Clinical Director
ESTEEM
Addictions, Kershaw Unit
Addictions, Dumbarton Joint Hospital
Psychotherapy, Landsdowne Clinic
Psychotherapy, Landsdowne Clinic
Psychotherapy, Riverview
Consultants – Old Age Psychiatry
Dr E Jackson
Dr J White
Dr C Johnstone
Dr J Wiggins
Dr D Soyinka
Glenkirk Centre
Glenkirk Centre
Glenkirk Centre
Glenkirk Centre
Dumbarton Joint Hospital
Specialty Doctors
Dr J Ewing
Dr E Pearson
Dr P Forrester
Dr S Rangwala
Dr S Vusikala
Dr J Monaghan
Dr G Cooney
Goldenhill Resource Centre
Arndale Resource Centre / IPCU
Shawpark Resource Centre
Dumbarton Joint Hospital/Helensburgh
Riverview CMHT
Riverside Resource Centre
Lansdowne Clinic
3. Duties of the post
This 10 PA Full time General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist post is based at the Arndale Resource
Centre, Drumchapel. The Resource Centre covers an approximate population of 54,000, covering
a range of housing types and deprivation levels. The successful applicant will be expected to work
with colleagues to provide a comprehensive General Adult Psychiatric service to the majority of the
Bearsden and Milngavie area within the East Dunbartonshire HSCP. This will include inpatient
and outpatient treatments, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The team comprises
psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, psychology and social work services.
There are 3 other Consultant Psychiatrists based at the Arndale Resource Centre providing cross
cover and excellent peer support.
In-patient beds are based at Gartnavel Royal Hospital, Rutherford Ward which is a pilot site for the
Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP). A full range of support services is available in the inpatient service including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, a full range of nursing staff and
continuous trainee medical cover.
Applicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practice and be eligible for inclusion in the
GMC Specialist Register.
It is desirable that a successful applicant would be an approved medical practitioner in terms of the
Mental Health(care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act, 2003 or be eligible to apply. It is essential that
the successful applicant has membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent and
has a minimum of 3 years Post Graduate experience working in Psychiatry.
The postholder will participate in the out of hours on-call and cover for colleagues during absence
in line with arrangements set out in the National Terms and Conditions. The on-call rota covers the
whole of North Glasgow covering 3 Hospital sites. An availability supplement of 3% is payable for
this work. Out of hours on-call is supported by Higher Specialist Trainees in Psychiatry providing a
2nd on call rota and 24 hour ST/FY junior doctor support on hospital sites. Domiciliary visits, court
reports, Mental Health Act/Adults with Incapacity work and liaison assessments will be undertaken
as required. The post will have sessional support as required from a Medical Secretary and access
to an ST1-3/FY2 doctor.
Proposed timetable for illustration
Monday
AM
Ward Round-GRH
Tuesday
Wednesday
Arndale MDT meetings
Arndale OPC
Thursday
Friday
SPA
Ward round-GRH
PM
Arndale-Out Patient
Clinic(OPC)
Arndale-OPC
Ward Round/Mental Health
Act-GRH
Arndale Administration
ArndaleAdministration/Urgent
assessments/Crisis work
This job plan is negotiable and will be agreed between the successful applicant and the Clinical
Director. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde initially allocates all full time consultants 10 PAs made up
of 9 PAs in Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and one core Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) for
CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning, internal routine
communication and management meetings. The precise allocation of SPA time and associate
objectives will be agreed with the successful applicant and will be reviewed at annual job planning.
Continuing Professional Development
The post holder will be expected to maintain good professional standing for CPD with the Royal
College of Psychiatrists. There is a study leave budget and medical staff are encouraged to
ensure that they keep their practice up to date. In addition the post holder will be expected to take
part in the annual cycles of peer review, appraisal and job planning.
Teaching/Administration
The post holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and
the proper function of the clinical team including appraisal, clinical and non-clinical supervision of
medical staff and clinical supervision of non-medical staff. He or she will also be expected to
participate in the broader aspect of administration and management within North West Division of
Psychiatry and the relevant HSCP’s.
Participation in audit or research is encouraged. The post holder will be actively involved in the
teaching of undergraduate medical students. In addition, the post holder will be expected to
participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and staff of other disciplines.
4. Date when post is vacant
1st March 2016
5. Arrangements for applicants to visit
In the first instance, it is suggested that interested parties contact:
Dr David Gerber
Clinical Director
Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1033 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 0XH
0141 232 2001
Attributes
Education and
Qualifications:
Essential
MRCPsych or equivalent.
Desirable
Postgraduate Qualification
Full GMC registration with current Licence
to Practise and be eligible for Inclusion on
GMC Specialist Register (or be within 6
months of confirmed entry onto the
Specialist Register from the date of
interview).
Section 22 approval or willingness to gain
approval following appointment.
Experience:
o Expertise in
generalist
field
o Expertise in
sub-specialty
field
Demonstrate experience within General Experience within other Psychiatric
Psychiatry.
specialties.
Team Working
Committed to working effectively within the Demonstration of clinical leadership
multi-disciplinary team evidenced with
examples throughout career.
Teaching
Training
Research
Publications
Demonstrable record of professional Experience of working within and
achievements within a mental health developing partnership structures
environment, evidenced by specific within a mental health environment.
examples throughout their career.
Experience
of
working
with
stakeholders, carers and service
users to develop and improve the
patient journey.
& Ability to train and supervise junior medical
staff, medical students and other members
of
the
multi-disciplinary
team;
demonstrating a flexible approach to
reflect varied learning styles.
Experience of teaching and training
postgraduate and undergraduate
medical staff and other professional
groups and/or carer/service user
groups.
& Demonstrate an awareness of the Peer reviewed publications
importance of research to evidence-based
practice and evidence of remaining
familiar with the relevant professional
literature.
Clinical Audit
Demonstrate breadth of knowledge and Evidence of audit cycle completion.
understanding of Clinical Governance
agenda within Mental Health.
Experience of service development
utilising Clinical Audit/Governance to
Experience of service development achieve patient centred
utilising Clinical Audit/Governance to improvement.
achieve patient centred improvement.
Service
Management
Experience of contributing to
supporting service modernisation
redesign programmes.
and Evidence of specific management
and role/s.
Personal
and Demonstrate effective clinical leadership Evidence of specific leadership
Interpersonal
within multi-disciplinary teams or across role/s.
Skills
partnership organisations.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The conditions of service are those laid down and amended from time to time by the Hospital
and Medical & Dental Whitley Council.
TYPE OF CONTRACT
Fixed Term
GRADE AND SALARY
Locum Consultant
£ 76,761 £ 103,490 per annum (pro rata)
New Entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the minimum point of the
salary scale, (dependent on qualifications and experience). Salary is paid
monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.
HOURS OF DUTY
Full Time 40.00
SUPERANNUATION
New entrants to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are aged sixteen but
under seventy five will be enrolled automatically into membership of the NHS
Pension Scheme. Should you choose to "opt out" arrangements can be made
to do this via: www.sppa.gov.uk
REMOVAL EXPENSES
Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be
discussed and agreed prior to appointment.
EXPENSES OF
CANDIDATES FOR
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who are requested to attend an interview will be given assistance
with appropriate travelling expenses. Re-imbursement shall not normally be
made to employees who withdraw their application or refuse an offer of
appointment.
TOBACCO POLICY
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises
and grounds.
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
CONFIRMATION OF
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN
THE UK
This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work” and
therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups
Scheme (PVG) Membership.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has a legal obligation to
ensure that it’s employees, both EEA and non EEA nationals, are legally
entitled to work in the United Kingdom. Before any person can commence
employment within NHS GGC they will need to provide documentation to
prove that they are eligible to work in the UK. Non EEA nationals will be
required to show evidence that either Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain in
the UK has been granted for the work which they are applying to do. Where
an individual is subject to immigration control under no circumstances will they
be allowed to commence until the right to work in the UK has been verified.
ALL applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the
Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in the UK Statement with their completed
application form. You will be required provide appropriate documentation prior
to any appointment being made.
REHABILITATION OF
OFFENDERS ACT 1974
The rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 allows people who have been
convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as “spent”
after the lapse of a period of years. However, due to the nature of work for
which you are applying this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 of
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Orders 1975 and 1986). Therefore, applicants
are required to disclose information about convictions which for other purposes
are “spent” under the provision of the act in the event of employment, failure to
disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Any information given will be completely
confidential.
DISABLED APPLICANTS
A disability or health problems does not preclude full consideration for the job
and applications from people with disabilities are welcome. All information will
be treated as confidential. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde guarantees to
interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the
post. You will note on our application form that we ask for relevant information
with regard to your disability. This is simply to ensure that we can assist you,
if you are called for interview, to have every opportunity to present your
application in full. We may call you to discuss your needs in more detail if you
are selected for interview.
GENERAL
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates flexible staffing arrangements
whereby all appointments are to a grade within a department. The duties of an
officer may be varied from an initial set of duties to any other set, which are
commensurate with the grade of the officer. The enhanced experience
resulting from this is considered to be in the best interest of both NHS Greater
Glasgow and Clyde and the individual.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS
Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
NOTICE
The employment is subject to one months’ notice on either side, subject to
appeal against dismissal.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the
Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence
Organisation.
Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board
responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence
organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not
fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, please visit our website
on www.show.scot.nhs.uk
View all our vacancies at: www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
Register for Job Alerts at: www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact David
Gerber on 0141 232 2001 with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3
Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)
Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice
Immigration Questionnaire
Alternatively please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to
Apply” tab to access application for and CV submission information.
NOMINATION OF REFEREES
It is Board policy that no person can act as a member of an Advisory Appointments
Committee and be a referee for a candidate for that post. You should therefore
check with your proposed referees whether there is likely to be any difficulty in this
respect for we may otherwise have to invite you to submit another name or names
RETURN OF APPLICATIONS
Please return your application by email to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net or to the
recruitment address below;
Medical and Dental Recruitment Team
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Recruitment Services, 1st Floor
Modular Building, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
GLASGOW
G12 0XH
CLOSING DATE
The closing Date will be Noon 04 December 2015