Applicant Information
Post: Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry
Alloa
Part-time
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CONTENTS
Copy of Advertisement
Page 3
Introduction
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The Forth Valley Area
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NHS Forth Valley Acute Services
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NHS Forth Valley Psychiatry services
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Further Departmental / Specialty Information
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Consultant Psychiatry – Responsibilities
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Contractual Details
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Job Plan
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General Employment Information
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Selection Criteria
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Application Process
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FORTH VALLEY NHS BOARD
CONSULTANT IN GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY
Salary - £76,001 - £102,465 (pro rata)
1 post part time - 8 Programmed Activities
Applications are invited for the post of part-time Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry. This is
a replacement for a vacancy created by service redesign. This is an exciting time in Forth
Valley, giving the postholder the opportunity to develop the service as part of the community
service redesign. The successful candidate will join the north sector area multi-disciplinary
mental health team based in Alloa and will have joint responsibility for providing a
comprehensive clinical service in Forth Valley. You will join a F/T Consultant colleague in one
of the sector Community Mental Health Teams in the North Sector of NHS Forth Valley. You
will provide outpatient care for sector patients with your community based colleagues and the
multidisciplinary team. Catchment area population approximately 26,000. (We are moving
towards Health and Social Care Integration in the community from 2015, which will offer some
further opportunities for more integrated service delivery). Participation in the out of hours on
call rota cover is essential (1:15) pro rata. The appointment will be subject to the terms and
conditions of service of the Consultant Grade (Scotland).
NHS Forth Valley serves the council areas of Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannan, a population
of 300,000. The area is served by Forth Valley Royal Hospital, where we have our acute
mental health inpatient unit, and four community hospitals. Both Stirling and Falkirk have good
rail and motorway access to Glasgow, Edinburgh and the north. There are excellent sporting
and leisure facilities, along with a wide variety of schooling and housing.
Candidates will be expected to have broad general psychiatry training. Candidates must
possess the MRCPsych or equivalent. Applicants must possess or be within 6 months of their
CCT date or CESR(CP) at the time of interview for the post.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the Department and meet senior staff. Informal enquiries
to: Dr Ian Collins, Consultant Psychiatrist on 01259 290344 or Dr Rhona Morrison, Associate
Medical Director on 01786 434031.
For a job pack that includes the job description and the new medical application form please
contact Human Resources Department, 1st Floor Euro House, , Wellgreen Place, Stirling, FK8
2DJ, Tel 01786 431163 or e-mail: fv-uhb.medicalworkforcerecruitment@nhs.net
A completed Medical and Dental application form, details of General Medical Council (GMC)
registration, Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist
Registration (CESR), or evidence of eligibility to apply, should be submitted to the above
address by Friday 9th January 2015.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th February 2015
Please quote reference number M1114683 on all correspondence.
NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.
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INTRODUCTION TO NHS FORTH VALLEY
NHS Forth Valley is a single, integrated healthcare system comprising acute care facilities and
community based services, which are delivered through Forth Valley Community Health
Partnerships.
The Board’s vision of improving health and healthcare for the people of Forth Valley is
underpinned by its Integrated Healthcare Strategy. The principles upon which this strategy is
founded have led to significant change and development in recent years. With further service
reconfiguration planned, this is an exciting time to work with NHS Forth Valley.
NHS Forth Valley is the largest employer in the area, with approximately 8000 staff from a wide
range of professional and support occupations. Currently, services are provided in one acute
hospital, four community hospitals and fifty-six health centres. Acute Services are based in
purpose built 860 bedded Forth Valley Royal Hospital, which opened in 2011 and provides
inpatient and outpatient services for a population of approximately 300,000.
THE FORTH VALLEY AREA
The working environment is excellent, as is the quality of life that Forth Valley has to offer them
and their families. The area has stunning scenery, such as the Trossachs and Loch Lomond.
It is steeped in history with Callander House in Falkirk, Stirling Castle, Bannockburn and the
Wallace Monument to name but a few of the sites in the area. It also has many cultural and
leisure facilities such as the Falkirk Wheel (the largest canal barge wheel in the world), the
MacRobert Arts Centre at Stirling and the National Sports Academy at Stirling University.
Forth Valley also lies equidistant between Scotland’s two largest cities; Edinburgh and
Glasgow. With their respective airports, both are little over half an hour from most parts of Forth
Valley, on the Falkirk, Larbert and Stirling area lines.
House hunters in the Forth Valley area are spoiled for choice. On offer is a large array of
established and new properties in a variety of attractive settings.
Education in the area is first class, with excellent provision of pre-school, primary and
secondary education. State schools in the area have strong reputations and there is also easy
access to the area’s private schools in Bridge of Allan, Dollar and Crieff.
On the further education front, Stirling boasts an excellent University and access to the
University cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh is easy. There are also further education Colleges
in Falkirk, Stirling and Alloa.
In addition to its scenery, history, culture and shopping facilities, residents in Forth Valley have
on their doorsteps a varied range of leisure and sporting facilities. There are marvellous golf
courses, hills and mountains and everything from sailing and windsurfing.
Further information on the area can be found on the following websites:
www.falkirk.gov.uk - Falkirk Council
www.stirling.gov.uk - Stirling Council
http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/ - Clackmannanshire www.visitscotland.com - Tourism
www.show.scot.nhs.uk/nhsfv/ - NHS Locally
www.stirling.ac.uk - Stirling University
Living & Working in Scotland
http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/living-and-working-in-scotland.aspx
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Web Sites of Interest for Candidates
Scottish Health on the web: www.show.scot.nhs.uk
Scottish Executive: www.scotland.gov.uk
More information on the area can be found on the following websites:
www.falkirk.gov.uk - Falkirk Council
www.stirling.gov.uk - Stirling Council
http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/ - Clackmannanshire
www.show.scot.nhs.uk/nhsfv/ - NHS Locally
www.visitscotland.com - Scottish Tourist Board
www.stirling.ac.uk - Stirling University
NHS Forth Valley catchment area covers approximately 1,015 square miles of Central
Scotland. The area includes three major towns namely Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling. There are
expanses of rural countryside with scattered villages and smaller towns.
For some years now, Psychiatry services in Forth Valley have developed along the lines of two
geographical sectors. A North sector including Stirling, West Stirlingshire, Alloa and
Clackmannan and a South sector including Falkirk, Bonnybridge, Denny, Grangemouth and
Bo’ness. These sectors relate closely to local authority areas. Forth Valley Royal Hospital
incorporates acute Psychiatry and some outpatient facilities. The intensive home treatment
team and liaison psychiatry service are also based there.
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NHS FORTH VALLEY ACUTE SERVICES
Specialty
Inpatient
Accident & Emergency
Cardiology
Clinical Haematology
Dermatology
Diabetes & Endocrinology
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Gastroenterology
General Medicine
General Surgery
Genitourinary Medicine
Geriatric assessment
Gynaecology
Intensive Care (medical & surgical)
Medical Genetics
Neonatal Intensive Care
Neurology
Obstetrics
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics
Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
Paediatric Medicine
Paediatric Surgery (limited to over 3 year-old)
Pain Relief
Rehab for Younger Physically Disabled People
Respiratory Medicine
Rheumatology
Special Care Baby Unit
Stroke Medicine
Sub-fertility
Urology
Vascular Surgery
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NHS FORTH VALLEY PSYCHIATRY SERVICES
Specialty
Inpatient
General Adult Psychiatry
Old Age Psychiatry
Learning Disability Psychiatry
CAMHS
Forensic Psychiatry
Liaison Psychiatry
Rehabilitation Psychiatry
Intensive Home Treatment Team (Psychiatry)
Psychotherapy
Eating Disorder
Community Alcohol & Drug Service
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JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a replacement for an existing post created following service redesign. The post is one
of two consultant community psychiatry posts that cover the Clackmannanshire sector (total
population 51,000). The sector is divided into two areas; (1) the Hillfoots division covering
Menstrie, Alva, Tillicoultry, Dollar and part of Alloa and (2) the Alloa team (the current post
vacancy) which covers part of Kincardine, Clackmannan and the remainder of Alloa. There are
two CMHTs and one Day Unit within the Clackmannanshire sector.
The post holder will have community based duties operating from Clackmannanshire
Community Healthcare Centre in Sauchie. You will be part of a multidisciplinary community
mental health team and a separate Day Unit offering services to adult patients (age 18-65)
within a population of approximately 26,000. The Community Mental Health Team comprises
the post holder, two CPNs and a part-time OT Advanced Practitioner, part-time art therapist
and a part time clinical psychologist.
The Day Unit offers group based programmes for moderate to severe/chronic or complex
disorders for both divisions within the Clackmannanshire sector. It is currently staffed by two
full time and two part time staff nurses, a part time occupational therapist and a part time
nursing assistant. The Day Unit also hosts the sector-wide health maintenance clinic.
The existing post holder and the senior clinical psychologist have set up a specialist
assessment clinic for borderline personality disorder and the applicant would be encouraged to
continue this work. The post holder would also be welcome to contribute to the local CPD
programme for the multidisciplinary team. Mentalisation based treatment supervision with the
consultant psychotherapist is available on site on a monthly basis. You have will access to
junior doctor support, usually a GP trainee.
This post is a General Adult Inpatient and Community Psychiatry post. Inpatients are located
in wards 2 and 3 in the new Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The mental health unit is collocated
with the general hospital, close to the A&E department. There are currently 42 acute open
general adult inpatient beds to cover areawide services and an additional 12 IPCU beds. The
intensive home treatment team and liaison team are located adjacent to the inpatient unit. The
Intensive Home Treatment team (IHTT) is our ‘front door’, who assess all same day emergency
referrals and all referrals for admission to consider alternatives to admission, where
appropriate, and they also work with sector consultants in the IP unit to facilitate supported
early discharge. The post holder will require to work closely with the ward staff re
admission/discharge planning and mental health act duties. There is no fixed bed number
allocated to South Sector as the beds are accessed on a needs led basis and are shared
currently by 5 IP consultants covering the whole of Forth Valley.
You will have responsibility for assessment and treatment of new and follow up patients and
supervision of staff.
Participation in the out of hours on call rota cover is essential (1:15) pro rata. This is on a
second on call non-resident basis. There is a middle grade (ST4-6) rota but this cover is
intermittent and depends on the number of higher trainees allocated to Forth Valley by the
West Deanery. There is a junior doctor on call at the hospital at all times supported during the
day, 7 days per week, by the intensive home treatment team (same day emergency
assessments) and the general adult and old age liaison services.
If the successful candidate has any particular area of interest we are happy to discuss if these
can be accommodated as part of the ongoing service reconfiguration.
Departmental visits are encouraged. Please contact Dr Ian Collins (01259 290344) or Dr
Rhona Morrison, AMD (01786 434031).
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Current Establishment
General Adult Psychiatry – South Sector (This configuration is going to change to support
the redesign across south sector, but demonstrates the staffing resource available).
Dr R Serrano (P/T)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Lisa Conway (P/T)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr B McHugh
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr J Crabb
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr S Dalton (P/T)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr C Dewar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr M Fulton (P/T)
Associate Specialist
Falkirk West General Psychiatry
(OP/Prison Psychiatry
Falkirk East General Adult/Trauma/ECT
(IP/OP)
Falkirk Central General Adult Psychiatry
(IP/OP)
Falkirk West General Adult Psychiatry
(IP/OP)
Falkirk Central General Adult Psychiatry
(OP)
Falkirk East General Adult Psychiatry
(OP)
South Sector General Adult Psychiatry
The service may undergo further change in the next few months as part of the inpatient and
community service redesign and quality improvement initiatives.
General Adult Psychiatry – North Sector
Dr I Collins
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr J McCulloch
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr M Gotz
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr N Muzaffar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr M MacLeod
Dr K King (P/T)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Consultant Psychiatrist
Advertised Vacancy
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr P Sihra (P/T)
Associate Specialist
General Adult Psychiatry/Prison
Psychiatry
Stirling General Adult Psychiatry
(OP)/ASD Consultancy Clinic
Stirling General Adult Psychiatry
(IP)/Liaison Psychiatry
Clackmannan General Adult Psychiatry
(IP)
Stirling General Adult Psychiatry (OP)
Stirling General Adult Psychiatry
(OP)/University (OP)
Clackmannan General Adult Psychiatry
(OP)
North Sector General Adult
Psychiatry/Open Medium/Long stay
Rehabilitation (IP)
Other Psychiatric Services
Dr N Muzaffar
Dr C Crawford
Consultant Psychiatrist
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr C McIntosh (P/T)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr W MacFarlane
(P/T)
Dr R Morrison
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr D Cumming
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr M Morton (P/T)
Consultant
Psychotherapist
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Intensive Home Treatment Team
Intensive Home Treatment
Team/Perinatal
South Sector Addictions (Clinical Lead
Addictions)
North & South Sector Inpatient
Rehabilitation
North Sector – Forensic
CMHS/Associate Medical Director
South Sector – Forensic CMHS/IPCU
(Clinical Lead IP Services)
Psychotherapy
Anne Boyd
Dr S Anderson (P/T)
Dr P Aveyard (P/T)
Vacancy
Dr A Hosking
Therapist
Consultant in Eating
Disorders
Consultant Psychiatrist
Consultant Psychiatrist
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr N McCaig
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr D Laing (P/T)
SAS Doctor
Psychotherapy
Areawide Eating Disorder Service
North Sector Addictions
Adolescent Psychiatry
North Sector Child & Adolescent
Psychiatry
South Sector Child & Adolescent
Psychiatry
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry/LD
Children
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
You will have appropriate secretarial support and office accommodation including a computer with
access to the NHS network. Currently this is based at CCHC.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
NHS Forth Valley places a high priority on training and development across all staff groups and
strongly supports the continuing medical education programme for Consultants. The new
Learning, Education and Training Centre is located within Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
Forth Valley Royal Hospital provides a free library service to all staff working within the Forth
Valley area. Membership is free and registration is available via the NHSFV library website
http://www.nhsforthvalley.com/health-services/library-services/
The library contains a selection of textbooks, teaching/visual aids and provides computer access
to enable access to the Knowledge Networks collection of free text up to date journals and other
educational resources.
Glasgow and Edinburgh with their Royal Colleges, University medical schools and postgraduate
facilities are in easy reach. There are regular division of psychiatry meetings.
TEACHING, AUDIT AND RESEARCH
The Consultant will be expected within his/her N.H.S. responsibilities, to undertake audit, and to
partake in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as required. The consultant will be expected
to take an active part in the teaching of psychiatry trainees on placement in the psychiatry service.
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CONSULTANT GENERAL ADULTY PSYCHIATRY RESPONSIBILITIES
As agreed with the Associate Medical Director, to provide, with consultant colleagues a
comprehensive Psychiatry service.
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As agreed with the Associate Medical Director (Mental Health), to provide with consultant
colleagues a comprehensive Psychiatric service. You will have a responsibility for the
prevention, diagnosis and management of illness, and for the proper functioning of the service;
 Acting as AMP for Mental Health Act work. To carry out Mental Health Act related duties re
patients both in the community and in the inpatient unit.
 To provide cover for consultant colleagues during annual and study leave or at such other times
as agreed with the Associate Medical Director (Mental Health);
 To offer professional supervision, training and appraisal of junior medical, nursing and allied
health care professionals as appropriate so as to enhance role extension and job skills within
the Psychiatric service in order to improve the service provided to patients;
 To motivate staff within the service, through leading by example, and fostering good working
relationships at all levels in line with the principles of the local Partnership Agreements;
 To contribute to developments and initiatives within the service as appropriate and as
requested;
 To undertake teaching, accreditation and examination duties, and contribute to postgraduate
and continuing medical education activity across the Area service;
 To agree and implement an annual medical audit and clinical governance programme with the
Associate Medical Director (Mental Health), in line with the Organisations Clinical Effectiveness
Strategy;
 To participate fully in consultant appraisal and personal development planning activities
 To ensure the efficient and effective use of the Division’s resources;
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Participate in 360 degree appraisal and revalidation under new guidance from the GMC
The posts’ requirements will change through time in line with clinical advances and
developments in services provided by the NHS in Forth Valley.
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CONTRACTUAL DETAILS
Contracted activities for this appointment will be defined and agreed with the post holder and the
General Manager, CHP services.
The post holder will be professionally responsible to the Associate Medical Director Psychiatry
and managerially responsible to the CHP General Manager.
The Consultants in the department will agree arrangements for cover of duties.
This Consultant post is available on a part-time basis.
The terms and conditions of service applicable to this appointment are the Consultant grade terms
and conditions of service as amended from time to time.
NHS Forth Valley will require each Consultant to agree with the General Manager and Associate
Medical Director, a job plan of fixed and other commitments, which will be reviewed on an annual
basis and revised as necessary to meet the requirements of the local and national service issues.
Consultants will be required to participate in an annual appraisal.
The post holder will normally be expected to reside within 30 minutes travelling distance of Forth
Valley Royal hospital. If NHS Forth Valley Health Board considers that the there is a requirement
for the post holder to relocate his or her home in order to take up the responsibilities of the post,
relocation expenses will be available in accordance with the Board’s Relocation Policy. Support to
the level of 15% of starting salary up to a maximum of £10,000 may be available, subject to the
provisions of the policy.
Formal appointment to this post will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment checks, including satisfactory medical screening.
NHS Forth Valley does not negotiate salary placements. On commencement of employment,
salary will be determined in accordance with Section 5 of the terms and conditions of service.
This appointment will be superannuable under the NHS Superannuation Scheme, which is
contracted out of the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme (SERPS). New employees will
automatically be enrolled in the scheme unless they opt out. For further information, please
contact the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) on 01896 893100 or visit www.sppa.gov.uk
The employment is subject to three calendar months notice on either side.
The successful candidate will be expected to be registered for CPD with the Royal College of
Psychiatrists and to fulfil requirements for annual certification and for appropriate revalidation. The
service is required to amend this section to reflect the correct details.
Annual leave entitlement is six weeks per year (pro rata for part time post holders), with additional
statutory holiday entitlement as agreed by the Local Negotiating Committee and published
annually.
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JOB PLAN
The Consultant appointed would be required in due course to agree a detailed job plan with the
Associate Medical Director and thereafter this will be subject to regular review (at least annually).
The detail of fixed commitments, including any special interest, will need final agreement following
the appointment of the successful applicant. It is expected that initially, 7 programmed activities
per week will be devoted to direct clinical care, with 1 programmed activity for supporting
professional activities (for audit, professional development and appraisal / revalidation). Following
interview, depending on the needs of the service and the attributes of the successful candidates, it
may be possible to negotiate additional SPA time. As this is a P/T post the session not worked in
the week can be negotiated.
Weekly Timetable (indicative only : to be negotiated with AMD following appointment)
Monday
A.M.
OP Clinic
Wednesday
New Patient
Clinic
OP Clinic
Clinical
Admin
Clinical
Admin
Admin
Thursday
SPA
SPA
Tuesday
P.M.
Day Unit
OP Clinic
OP Clinic
OP Clinic
Friday
The outpatient clinic time includes a combination of face to face appointments and time for clinical
administration at the end of the clinic. If the postholder would prefer to amalgamate administration
in one session and have more appointments per clinic this can be accommodated.
You are entitled to a 20 minute break on each day you work more than 6 hours. You are not
required to remain at your place of work or to remain available to work during this break, other
than on-call availability (if rostered)
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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Equality in Employment
NHS Forth Valley fully supports the principle of equality in employment and opposes all forms of
unlawful and / or unfair discrimination which cannot be shown to be justified. NHS Forth Valley is
committed to ensuring equality of treatment for both present and potential employees.
Human Resources Policies and Services
NHS Forth Valley is the largest employer in Forth Valley and is committed to ensuring its
employment and Human Resources policies and procedures reflect best practice. As a
progressive employer, NHS Forth Valley is committed to supporting and developing all employees.
Examples of recent initiatives and areas of work including work life balance, flexible working and
the introduction of parental leave provisions.
Career Grade Medical Workforce Department
The Career Grade Medical Workforce Department provides a dedicated Human Resources
service for all career grade medical staff. For assistance or information, please contact:
Julie Thewlis
Human Resources Manager
01786 431158
Julie.thewlis@nhs.net
Jacqui Crilley
Medical Workforce Manager
01786 431178
Jacqui.crilley@nhs.net
Laura Bayley
Medical Workforce Adviser
01786 431165
Laura.bayley@nhs.net
Lynsey Doherty
Medical Workforce Adviser
01786 431170
lynsey.doherty@nhs.net
Elspeth Gillespie
Medical Workforce Adviser
01786 431162
Elspeth.gillespie@nhs.net
Janice Soroka
Medical Workforce Adviser
(Recruitment)
01786 431156
janice.soroka@nhs.net
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Pre-Employment Screening
 Criminal Convictions – Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
In February 2011 the Scottish Government introduced a new membership scheme to replace and
improve upon the current disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups.
The duties of this post requires you to undertake regulated work with children and young people
(individuals aged under 18 years) and/or protected adults (individuals aged 16 or over who is
provided with (and thus receives) a type of care, support or welfare service). Candidates who are
successful at interview for this post will therefore be required to be a member of the PVG Scheme
and consent to NHS Forth Valley obtaining a Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update. Any
failure to disclose such convictions could result in the withdrawal of any offer of employment, and
disciplinary action, including dismissal, may be taken.
 Health Screening
The successful candidate will be required to produce evidence of Hepatitis B and C status prior to
appointment and to undergo the health screening required for the post. Any offer of employment
will be subject to satisfactory Occupational Health assessment.
 Confidentiality
During the course of their employment with NHS Forth Valley, employees may have access to
information about staff or patients or other aspects of NHS Forth Valley’s activities, about which
they have a duty to maintain confidentiality at all times. In common with all other staff, the post
holder will have, in addition, a responsibility to ensure that information relating to your work and
the operation of the Forth Valley Acute Services in general is kept and maintained securely in
accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998), the Board’s policies and good
practice. In particular, the disclosure of commercial or other confidential information which may
affect the Board’s business interests or endangers the survival of any of its services will be
regarded as a fundamental breach of the mutual confidence which must exist between the
employer and the employee.
 Infection Control and Hand Washing Policy
NHS Forth Valley is committed to providing as clean and safe environment as possible for staff,
patients and visitors. The post holder will be required to comply with the Infection Control and
Hand Washing Policies.
 Health & Safety at Work
All employees have a responsibility for their own health & safety and the health & safety of others
who may be affected by what they do. Employees also have a duty to co-operate with their
employer by following NHS Forth Valley policies and procedures and safe systems of work; by
using equipment safely and by bringing any shortcomings in health and safety arrangements to the
attention of their employer. Where something is provided in the interests of health & safety
employees must not interfere or misuse it. All employees have a legal responsibility to report any
shortcomings in terms of this in their area. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility for
monitoring health & safety arrangements and ensuring staff are following policies and procedures
and safe systems of work.
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 Partnership Agreement
NHS Forth Valley is committed to partnership working. All employees are required to contribute to
the development of partnership working by:
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supporting NHS Forth Valley in delivering its goals and objectives;
supporting continuous improvement in individual performance and the performance of the
relevant team / department, directorate and NHS Forth Valley;
attending training, development and other activities aimed at improving individual skills for the
benefit of the organisation and patient care.
Tobacco Policy
It is the policy of NHS Forth Valley to discourage the habit of smoking within the organisation and to
provide a smoke free environment.
NHS Forth Valley’s policy is to establish no smoking as the norm and smoking is not permitted
anywhere within NHS premises including residences and grounds. The Occupational Health
Service will assist members of staff who wish to stop smoking by providing or facilitating the
following services:
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Information on smoking and ways to stop
Personal support
Health Education materials and helpline numbers
Nicotine replacement therapy
Smoking Cessation support
Transport
Comprehensive public transport is available between clinical areas in NHS Forth Valley
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SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE POST IN GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY
Qualifications
Essential
MRCPsych or equivalent *
Full GMC registration *
Desirable
MBA or other relevant
diplomas or certificates e.g.
BAP certificate in
psychopharmacology
Section 22 Mental Health
(Care & Treatment) (Scotland)
Act approval (or eligible to
apply)
Experience
Applicants must be on the
Specialist Register or be
within 6 months of the
anticipated award of a CCT in
General adult psychiatry or
CESR(CP) at the time of
interview for the post*
General Psychiatry
experience
(inpatient/outpatient)
Working in community mental
health team
Resource centre experience
ECT
CAMHS experience
SPSP-MH
Supervision of staff
Psychological therapies
experience/skills
Service Improvement
Knowledge and skills
General psychiatric disorder
assessment, treatment,
management
Attendance at course on
clinical/educational
supervision
Use of care programme
approach
Therapeutic skills e.g. CBT
Works well in multidisciplinary
team setting
Experience of interagency
working
Risk
Assessment/Management
training
Good communication skills
Knowledge of Mental Health
(Care & Treatment) Scotland
Act 2003
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Experience of preparation of
applications and reports for
Mental Health Tribunals
Experience of teaching of
undergraduates and
postgraduates
Academic
Essential
Participation in research or
clinical audit to improve
clinical care.
Desirable
Formal research training;
demonstrated ability to design
a research or audit project
Formal training in teaching
methods; demonstrated ability
in teaching / training.
Management
Understanding of
management issues including
medical discipline; clinical
governance, service planning
and willingness to contribute
to the activity of the NHS in
Forth Valley.
Other
Ability to work flexibly
according to the needs of the
service, and contribute to
team and skills development.
Demonstrated ability to
manage e.g. project work;
mentoring junior staff
Drivers licence
Willing to travel as required by
the duties of the post.
Must pass Occupational
Health Screening and have a
suitably up to date
immunisation record (e.g.
Hep B, C etc)
Shortlisting decision will be based on the essential criteria and assessment against the remaining
criteria will be made during the interview process.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this post, please complete fully the enclosed Medical and Dental Application Form.
It is important that all applicable sections are completed as it will not be possible to consider
incomplete applications.
Please note that we do not accept applications in the form of Curricula Vitae.
Please note that applicants not currently entered onto the Specialist Register must be within 6
months of award at the date of interview for the post.
Applicants who are not yet in receipt of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate
of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) (CP) are required to provide documentary evidence
of eligibility to apply when submitting their application.
Please quote reference number M1114683 on all correspondence.
Please note the following dates:
Closing Date:
Friday 9th January 2015
Interview Date:
Friday 11th February 2015
Please return your completed application to:
Medical Workforce
Human Resources Department
1st Floor
Euro House
Wellgreen Place
STIRLING
FK8 2DJ
or, if returning an application electronically, please email it to:
fv-uhb.medicalworkforcerecruitment@nhs.net
All applications will be acknowledged within two working days of receipt.
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