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NHS Tayside
Ninewells Hospital
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DUNDEE DD1 9SY
Telephone Number (01382) 660111
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FS/10/13
Miss Fiona Small
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01382 660111 ext 34186
fiona.small@nhs.net
Dear Doctor
POST OF CONSULTANT IN THE PSYCHIATRY OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
Further to your enquiry regarding the above post, I am now pleased to provide you with an information and
application pack.
Your application should be submitted by e-mail to medicalrecruitment.tayside@nhs.net in the form of the
following documents:
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1 copy of your CV, including the names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees, including your current
or most recent employer.
Your completed Immigration Status Form and a copy of your passport/current immigration status
documents. NB British and EEA Nationals must also enclose a copy of their passport to verify
nationality.
Your completed Declaration Statement in respect of Fitness to Practice and Criminal Convictions.
Equal Opportunities Form. (see below)
If you do not include all the above documents your application will not be accepted.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, it is NHS Tayside’s policy to ensure that all applicants are given the
same consideration in relation to job selection, promotion and treatment. In this connection, I enclose an
Equal Opportunities Form which you should return with your application. This information is for statistical
purposes only and will be kept in strict confidence.
It would also be helpful if you could include details of your registration on the Specialist Registrar of the
General Medical Council or your expected date of completion of training.
Please quote reference number FS/10/13 when submitting your application. If you are unable to submit all the
above documents by e-mail you can post them to the address at the top of this letter.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 26 July 2013. Interviews are scheduled to take
place on Wednesday 28 August 2013. Owing to the number of applications received and to make the best use
of resources, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of applications.
Yours faithfully
Fiona Small
Workforce Services Adviser
NHS TAYSIDE
ANGUS CHP
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST IN THE PSYCHIATRY OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Psychiatrist in the Psychiatry of
Learning Disability to fill a post which results from a retirement and subsequent reorganisation of service.
The post is one of four consultant posts in the Tayside Adult Learning Disability Services, and the
successful candidate will have consultant responsibility for community psychiatric services for the adult
learning disability population in Angus, Dundee West and some other specialist settings for people with
autism and complex cases in Dundee. This work will be supported by long established, motivated and
committed community learning disability teams.
The successful candidate will be joining a well-established, enthusiastic and experienced adult learning
disability service in Tayside, which is well recognised and recommended internationally. There are
excellent working relationships with other disciplines in the service, namely, nursing, psychology and Allied
Health Professions, as well as with other psychiatric specialties in Tayside.
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT or
CESR(CP) at the time of interview for the post.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Dr Eleanor Brewster on telephone number (01382)
831979, or Dr Phyllis Walker on telephone number (01382) 831981, Dr Sam Baldwin on telephone
number (01382 831070), or Dr Fabian Haut on (01382) 831981 or by email to: eleanor.brewster@nhs.net,
phyllis.walker@nhs.net, fabian.haut@nhs.net, or s.baldwin@nhs.net
Closing date for applications is Friday 26 July 2013.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 28 August 2013.
NHS TAYSIDE
JOB DESCRIPTION
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST IN THE PSYCHIATRY OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
ADULT SERVICES
1. Introduction
This post is the result of the retiral of one of the current consultants within the Tayside Learning Disabilities
service, with a subsequent review of staffing in order to improve service delivery across the area.The
Tertiary Tayside Adult Learning Disability Services are hosted by Angus Community Health Partnership
and includes all services which provide service to the Tayside area including in-patient beds, medical,
psychology and AHP staff.
2. Background
The total population of Tayside is in the region of 400,000. The area of Tayside covers to the north
Brechin and Montrose, and to the south Blairgowrie, Gleneagles and Perth, and centrally the city of
Dundee.
Secondary Services
The Learning Disability Services in the three localities are provided in three teams, namely:
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Perth & Kinross, based at BirchAvenueDayHospital, Scone, Perth, which is aligned with local
authority
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Dundee, based at Claverhouse, Jack Martin Way, Dundee and is co-located with local authority
colleagues
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Angus, based at Lunan Park Resource Centre in Friockheim. This is a joint team with local
authority
Each of the three teams are devolved to the appropriate Community Health Partnership, ie Perth &
Kinross, Dundee and Angus.
Day Hospitals
There are three day hospitals in the Tayside area, namely:
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BirchAvenueDayHospital, Scone, which caters for adults with learning disability who present with
challenging behaviour. The day hospital takes patients in the mild to severe end of the spectrum.
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Hawkhill Day Hospital, Peddie Street, Dundee, which caters for adults with moderate to severe
learning disability who present with challenging behaviour, and takes referrals from Dundee and
parts of Angus.
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The Craigmill Skill Centre based at Strathmartine Centre, Dundee, offers places for adults with mild
learning disability who require a specialist forensic service.
Tertiary Services
Hosted by the Angus Community Health Partnership, include:
Learning Disability Assessment Unit
A 10-bedded mixed sex in-patient unit based at the Carseview Centre, Ninewells Medipark, Dundee,
providing in-patient assessment and treatment for adults with learning disability and mental illness.
Flat 3 Bridgefoot House – Behavioural Support and Intervention Unit.
A six bed mixed sex in-patient catering for adults in the mild to severe range of learning disability with
significant challenging behaviours. The unit maintains close connection with the BSI team working in the
community.
Forensic Services
Craigowl Centre, Strathmartine Centre. This is a 10-bedded in-patient unit providing assessment and
treatment for adults in the mild to moderate range. Referrals to this unit come from a variety of agencies,
but primarily from the courts and Criminal Justice Service.
Flat 1 Bridgefoot House Strathmartine Centre – Eight in-patient beds. This provides a low-secure ward
environment for patients in the mild to moderate range of learning disability with forensic issues. The
majority of these patients are detained and would include patients on a Compulsion Order and Restriction
Order.
3. Details of the Post
Title:
Consultant Psychiatrist
Employing Authority:
NHS Tayside/Angus Community Health Partnership
Office Base:
Strathmartine Centre, Dundee
Contract:
10 PAs
Principle Duties:
The person appointed to this post will provide, in conjunction with other consultant colleagues, the
provision of a specialist psychiatry of learning disability service to the adult population Tayside. The main
areas of responsibility will be:
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Consultant responsibility to Angus and working with the Angus Learning Disability Team
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Consultant responsibility to the Dundee West sector and working with the Dundee Learning
Disability Team, including some specialist community facilities for people with Autism and other
complex needs.
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Out of Hours On Call – will be as per consultant on call rota for Dundee with other consultant
colleagues covering General adult Psychiatry, Psychiatry of Old Age and Learning Disability
Services. Rota is 1 in 14.
The postholder will have access to their own office in Strathmartine Centre and access to secretarial
support.
4. Learning Disability Services Staffing
Consultants:
Dr Eleanor Brewster, Lead Clinician and in-patient responsibility for Craigowl ward and the BSI Unit. Also
responsible for Craigmill Skills Centre and Hawkhill Day Hospital
Dr Fabian Haut, In-patient responsibility Bridgefoot House, Flat 1, Birch Avenue Day Hospital Scone and
community responsibility to Perth & Kinross team.
Dr Sam Baldwin, In-patient responsibility to LDAU and community responsibility to Dundee East Sector
Staff Grades: Dr Judith Mahlo, Birch Avenue Day Hospital, Scone, Perth. 5 sessions
Dr Sandra Miller, BSI Unit, Hawkhill Day Hospital, Dundee nursing homes, Dalguise. 10 sessions
Dr Katy McNab Forensic services. 5 Sessions
Specialist Registrars:
Currently 2 ST6 training full time
Junior trainees:
At the time of appointment the service will have one CT from the Core specialist training scheme and one
FY" trainee
Clinical Nurse Manager
Andy Anderson
Head of Psychology
Dr Rowan Crawley
Head of AHP
Astrid Smith
5. Management Staffing
General Manager, Angus CHP
Susan Wilson
Lead Clinician for Angus CHP
Post vacant
Speciality Manager for General
Adult Psychiatry/LD in Angus CHP
Mr Bill Troup
6. NHS Tayside
Peter Williamson, Director of Planning & Development, King’s Cross Hospital
Neil Fraser, Strategy & Performance Manager, King’s Cross Hospital
Dr Neil Prentice, Associate Medical Director, Kings Cross Hospital
7. Clinical Skills
The postholder will provide the necessary expertise in the Psychiatry of Learning Disability and receive
referrals from a number of sources including primary care, social work, Criminal Justice Service and
voluntary agencies, in addition to other health professionals.
Referrals will be seen in a variety of venues, including the patient’s own home, residential facilities, day
resources, etc. Support and advice to families, carers and support staff will be an integral part of the job
and treatment and care is delivered on a multidisciplinary basis, both in-patient and community settings.
The candidate should be a fully registered practitioner and hold membership of the Royal College of
Psychiatrists. A CCT in Psychiatry of Learning Disability, or inclusion in the Specialist Register is also
required, or the applicant should be within six months of achieving registration at the time of interview
8. Teaching and Training
Undergraduate
There will be opportunity to become involved in the Undergraduate Teaching at the University of Dundee
Medical School.
Postgraduate
There is training opportunity to be involved in Postgraduate teaching in the Psychiatry of Learning
Disability including involvement in the training and supervision of the CT attached to the Learning Disability
Service and FY2 trainees, likewise attached to Learning Disability. There is also opportunity to be
involved in teaching through Postgraduate Education Programmes in Psychiatry, MRC Psych course and
also opportunity to be involved in teaching and training of Higher Trainees attached to the department.
There are good links with the Department of Psychiatry, Dundee University and the postholder will also be
encouraged to participate in the teaching and training of other disciplines, including nursing staff in
learning disability, AHPs, Mental Health Officers, etc.
In addition to teaching and training opportunities, there are regular Learning Disability Peer Group
Meetings held monthly involving all trainees, consultants and non-career grades.
9. Continuing Medical Education and CPD
In addition to the Peer Group meetings above, there are a number of opportunities to continue medical
education. There are ongoing Postgraduate Medical Education Meetings (Wednesday lunchtimes) which
have a variety of outside speakers, case conferences.
CPD sessions occur on a more infrequent basis with other consultant colleagues.
Attendance at Royal College of Psychiatry Scottish LD Section meetings, and Learning Disability Faculty
meetings is encouraged.
Study Leave budget allows attendance at conferences and meetings in order to continue Postgraduate
Medical Education.
Research and audit is encouraged and supported.
10. Management Structure
Tertiary services for learning disability are hosted by Angus Community Health Partnership.
There is a regular, monthly Learning Disability Service Management Team Meeting for the area wide
service, which is chaired by Integrated Mental Health Services Manager (Bill Troup) and is also attended
by consultant staff ,finance, heads of Psychology, AHP and nursing. Dr Brewster also sits on the
Learning Disability/ ASD Executive Group, which is a management meeting held at Health Board level and
attended by senior management from Angus CHP and local authority.
There are regular monthly medical staff meetings at which management issues, service issues, clinical
issues etc are discussed.
At team level, there are regular team meetings which include addressing the service issues pertinent to
that area.
11. Advisory Structure/Administration
The post will be based at Strathmartine Centre, Dundee where an identified office will be available and
access to secretarial support.
The postholder will be a Member of the Dundee Division of Psychiatry along with consultant colleagues
from Dundee General Adult Psychiatry and Old Age Psychiatry. The postholder will be eligible to sit on
Specialty Advisory Committee with consultant colleagues from across Tayside and across all psychiatric
specialties.
In light of training and teaching responsibilities, the postholder will also be a Member of the Teaching,
Research & Postgraduate Medical Education Committee.
The postholder is expected to reside within reasonable travelling distance of all areas of responsibility and
provide on a pro rata basis reciprocal cover for colleagues during periods of annual, study and sick leave.
The appointee will have the option of being superannuated under the terms of the Scottish Health Service
Scheme.
12. Clinical Governance and Audit
It is expected that the appointee will play a part in Clinical Governance including Clinical Audit activities,
both locally-based collaborative audit and multi-professional audit in a wider context.
13. Service Planning and Development
There is an ongoing process of review and revision of the Learning Disability Services with a view to
service improvement and the postholder will be expected to participate and contribute to the same.
14. Job Plan
The job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and management, according to BMA new
contract regulations. The post will be 10 PAs and consultant on call in a 1 in 14 rota (there are plans for
this rota to change to a 1:11 Pan Tayside rota for those Consultants participate within it)
Example timetable set out below:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Community Visits, Dundee West
Angus Clinical Team meeting
Liaison with other professionals,care
providers, relatives
Dundee Complex community
Angus clinics, Dundee complex
community/Admin
PM
Angus Clinics
Admin
Community visits Angus
Peer group once a month
Dundee Clinical Team Meeting (once a
month)
Dundee Outpatient clinic (Wedderburn
House)
SPA
Please note. Above is a suggested timetable only and will be subject to revision following
discussion with successful applicant.
15. Further Information
As indicated in the advertisement, applicants should contact the following for any further information:
Dr Eleanor Brewster MB ChB MRCPsych, MML
Consultant Psychiatrist, Learning Disability Service, Flat 4 Bridgefoot House, Strathmartine Centre,
Dundee DD3 0PG. Tel: (01382) 831979
Email: eleanor.brewster@nhs.net
Dr Fabian F A Haut, Med State Exam (Heidelberg), Dip CBP, MRCPsych
Consultant Psychiatrist, Learning Disability Service, Flat 4 Bridgefoot House, Strathmartine Centre,
Dundee DD3 0PG. Tel: (01382) 831981
Email: fabian.haut@nhs.net
Dr Sam Baldwin MB ChB MRCPsych
Consultant Psychiatrist, Learning Disability Service, Flat 4 Bridgefoot House, Strathmartine Centre,
Dundee DD3 0PG. Tel: (01382) 831070
Email: sbaldwin@nhs.net
Applicants can also contact Associate Medical Director Dr Neil Prentice, Tel (01382) 660111
SHORTLISTING CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT MEDICAL STAFF
Person Specification
JOB TITLE AND GRADE:
LOCATION:
POST REF NO:
NHS Tayside
CONSULTANT LEARNING DISABILITY PSYCHIATRIST
TAYSIDE, SCOTLAND
FS/10/13
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE:
Completion of higher specialist
training or equivalent in Psychiatry
of Intellectual Disabilities
Experience of close working
with a range of partners in
the provision of quality care
and treatment.
Ability to provide clinical
leadership in multidisciplinary and multiagency working.
Teaching experience
Audit—experience of
leading and completing
Research experience —
including relevant
publications
Experience of effective
strategy development and
management
QUALIFICATIONS:
MRC Psych or equivalent
Section 22 Training
CCST or equivalent in Intellectual
Disabilities OR within six months
of obtaining this at the time of
interview..
On Specialist Register or eligible
for inclusion.
Full GMC Registration with a
License to Practice
KNOWLEDGE &
SKILLS:
Broad knowledge of the spectrum
of psychiatric disorders and their
management pertaining to LD
Working knowledge of
Mental Health Act and other
relevant legislation.
Ability to work effectively within a
multi-disciplinary team including
supervision of medical staff in
Knowledge of the strategic
environment relating to
Learning disabilities
post-graduate training.
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to contribute effectively in a
complex multi-agency work
environment.
Ability to effectively lead and
support a clinical team/service.
OTHER:
Ability to promote good
practice in Learning
Disabilities within
Psychiatry.
A flexible approach to work
demands.
Ability to effectively engage with
local authority and voluntary
sector partners
Must be willing to travel across the Access to a car would be
three localities
desirable
Full current driving licence
The Board is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and accordingly its
advertising and recruitment literature will not imply that there is a preference for any one group of
applicants, e.g., by the use of discriminatory job titles or material depicting or describing certain sexual or
racial groups.
In general the short-listing process will be conducted so as to give all candidates equal consideration
against defined selection criteria. The following criteria will therefore be applied equally to all candidates
irrespective of age, sex, religion, ethnic origin or disability and avoiding judgements on the basis of
assumptions or stereotypes
IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMMIGRATION STATUS
Please be aware that all job applicants, including British and EEA nationals must enclose photocopies of their
passport (outside front cover, page containing personal details and resident permit/visa stamps). If you have been
issued with a Biometric Residence Permit, a photocopy (front and back of card) must also be enclosed.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to bring their original documents with them, for inspection, when attending for
interview.
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Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, United Kingdom or Switzerland?
YES
NO
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Countries) – Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary,
Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia or Slovenia?
YES
NO
3
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Countries) – Bulgaria and Romania?
YES
NO
If you have circled ‘NO’ to the above sections please tick the box which relates to your current
immigration status, and provide expiry dates:
Tick
Status
I hold a Tier 1 (General) Visa as a highly skilled worker
I require a Certificate of Sponsorship
I hold refugee status
I have indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom
I have right of abode
Any other immigration status – please specify:
Print Name: ………………………………….........................
Signature:…………………………………………………….
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APPOINTMENT AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
Declaration Statements and Statements of Policy
Statement of Policy regarding fitness to practise proceedings by a licensing/regulatory body and
relating to criminal investigations in the UK or overseas.
Registration with the General Medical Council or General Dental Council imposes on doctors and
dentists the duty to provide a good standard of medical care for, and to behave appropriately,
towards patients. NHS Employers also have a duty to ensure that patients receive a good
standard of medical care and ensure as far as possible the safety of patients. We therefore need
to establish if you have been found guilty of a criminal offence, been bound over or cautioned or
are currently the subject of proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you
over or a caution, in the UK or any other country.
Applicants for posts in the NHS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Application forms will include a declaration for applicants to complete declaring any previous or
pending prosecutions or convictions, including those considered ‘spent’ under this Act. Forms will
also include a declaration of any cautions or bind overs.
We also need to establish if you have been the subject of any fitness to practise proceedings in
the past, or any fitness to practise proceedings are being contemplated, by a licensing or
regulatory body in the UK or another country and this is also reflected in the declaration.
This information will be treated in confidence and will not debar you from appointment unless the
selection panel considers that it renders you unsuitable for appointment. In reaching such a
decision we will consider the nature of the conviction/action, how long ago it took place and any
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Failure to disclose a criminal offence, having been bound over or cautioned or that you are
currently the subject of criminal proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order
binding you over or a caution, or fitness to practise proceedings undertaken or being
undertaken by an appropriate licensing or regulatory body, may disqualify you from
appointment, or result in summary dismissal/disciplinary action and referral to the General
Medical Council [General Dental Council] for consideration if such a discrepancy came to
light.
If you would like to discuss what effect any previous convictions, police investigations or fitness to
practise proceedings taken or being taken either in the UK or by an overseas licensing or
regulatory body might have on your application, you may telephone the Employment Services
Adviser, Medical Staffing, on 01738 473302, in confidence, for advice.
Model Declaration Statement regarding
(a) any criminal offence, being bound over or cautioned, or current proceedings which might lead
to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution and
(b) fitness to practice proceedings taken or being currently contemplated by a licensing/regulatory
body
1. Have you been convicted of a criminal offence, been bound over or cautioned or are currently
the subject of any police investigations, which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you
over or a caution in the UK or any other country?
YES / NO
Note: Applicants for posts in the NHS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
You are required to declare prosecutions or convictions, including those considered ‘spent’ under
this Act.
If yes, please provide details of the criminal offence, order binding you over or caution or details
of any current proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a
caution, including approximate date, the offence, and the authority and country which dealt with
the offence.
2. To the best of your knowledge have you been or are you currently subject to any fitness to
practise proceedings by an appropriate licensing or regulatory body in the UK or any other
country?
YES / NO
If yes, please provide details of the nature of proceedings undertaken, or contemplated, including
approximate date of proceedings, country where proceedings were undertaken and the name and
address of the licensing or regulatory body concerned.
I hereby declare that the information given here is true.
Signature:______________________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MONITORING FORM
Job reference number:
FS/10/13
Equal opportunities monitoring
We want to ensure that our job opportunities are open to all. The only way we can ensure
there is equal opportunity is to monitor applications we receive, and compare the profile of
people who apply with those appointed. Therefore this form asks you for your ethnic
origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality and age. The information you provide is
confidential and is not used in the selection process. It will be separated from the
rest of your application when we receive it.
1) If you are currently an employee of this NHS Board, will getting this job be a
promotion?
Yes
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No
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2) You are:
Female 
Male 
3) Have you undergone, are you undergoing or do you intend to undergo gender
reassignment? For example, this includes having changed your sex (gender).?
Yes
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No 
Prefer not to say 
4) What is your age?
I am ___ years old, and my date of birth is: _ _ / _ _ / _________
5) Do you have a physical or mental health condition or disability that:
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Yes
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has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day to day activities?
has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more?
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No 
If you answered ‘yes’ please tick if it is either of the following:
Learning Disability
Long standing illness
Mental health condition
Other (please describe):
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Prefer not to say 
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Physical impairment
Sensory impairment
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Again, if yes, please describe any particular arrangements you would need for your
work location:
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6) What is your ethnic group?
Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural
background
A: White
 Scottish  Irish
 Gypsy Traveller
B: Mixed
 Any mixed background
 Other British
 Polish
 Any other White background
C: Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian British
 Pakistani
 Indian
 Chinese
 Bangladeshi  Any other Asian background
D: Black; Black Scottish; Black British
 Caribbean
 African
 Any other Black background
E: Other ethnic background
 Any other background
F: Prefer not to answer 
7) To which religion, religious denomination or body do you actively belong?
 (Christianity)- Church of Scotland
 (Christianity) - Roman Catholic
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 Sikhism
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 Judaism
 Islam
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Christianity (Other)
Other faith / belief
Buddhism
Prefer not to answer
8) Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
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