Applicant Information
Post: Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry:
New Falkirk West Sector
(Full-time)
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CONTENTS
Copy of Advertisement
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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 Psychiatrist – 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 - £76,761 - £103,490
1 post Full Time
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry. This is a
vacancy created by a re-design of Mental Health Services in NHS Forth Valley.
The successful candidate will join the south sector area multi-disciplinary mental health team
based in Falkirk and will have joint responsibility for providing a comprehensive clinical service
in Forth Valley. You will jointly provide inpatient and outpatient care for sector patients and
work with the multidisciplinary team. The team provides care to a catchment area population of
approximately 75,000. 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 310,000. 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 Jim Crabb, Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Lead on 01324 673505 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 Noon, Tuesday 2nd June 2015.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 1st July 2015
Please quote reference number M 0115012 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 310,000.
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
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:
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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
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Geriatric assessment
Gynaecology
Intensive Care (medical & surgical)
Medical Genetics
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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
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Respiratory Medicine
Rheumatology
Special Care Baby Unit
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Stroke Medicine
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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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OutPatient
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JOB DESCRIPTION
This post is a vacancy created by a re-design of Mental Health Services in NHS Forth Valley.
The post holder will have clinical duties for inpatients and community outpatients. You will have
responsibility for assessment and treatment of new and follow up patients and supervision of
staff. The post holder will be part of the multi-disciplinary new Falkirk West Mental Health team,
which covers the sector. Your administrative base will be at new resource centre based at
Falkirk Community Hospital. The community team will comprise of the post holder, another fulltime Consultant Psychiatrist, a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist, trainee psychiatrists/ GPs,
Community Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology and
Pharmacy time. The other full Consultant Psychiatrist working within the new team also has
inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. It is expected that both Consultants will work closely
together to provide continuity of care for individuals known to the team between inpatient and
outpatient services.
Mental Health Services in Forth Valley provide a variety of specialist services which interface
with the Community Mental Health Teams; these include day hospitals, dialectical behavioural
therapy and trauma psychotherapy.
Inpatients are located in wards 2 and 3 in the new Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The Mental
Health Unit is located with the general hospital, close to the A&E department. There are
currently 42 acute open General Adult inpatient beds to cover area wide 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
inpatient unit to facilitate supported early discharge. 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
inpatient Consultants covering the whole of Forth Valley.
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 Crabb (01324 673505) or Dr Cumming
(Clinical Lead IP Services) (01324 616204)
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Current Establishment
General Adult Psychiatry – South Sector (This configuration may change to support the
redesign across south sector, but demonstrates the staffing resource available).
Dr L Conway
Consultant Psychiatrist
Falkirk East General Adult / ECT (IP/OP)
Dr B McHugh
Consultant Psychiatrist
Falkirk East General Adult Psychiatry (IP/OP)
Dr M Fulton (P/T)
Associate Specialist
Falkirk East General Adult Psychiatry (OP / ECT)
Vacancy (P/T)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Falkirk East General Adult Psychiatry (OP)
Dr Jim Crabb
Consultant Psychiatrist
Falkirk West General Adult Psychiatry (IP / OP)
Vacancy
Consultant Psychiatrist
Falkirk West General Adult Psychiatry (IP / OP)
Dr R Serrano (P/T)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Falkirk West General Adult Psychiatry (IP / OP)
General Adult Psychiatry – North Sector
Dr I Collins
Consultant Psychiatrist
General Adult Psychiatry/Prison Psychiatry
Dr J McCulloch
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr M Gotz
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr N Muzaffar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Stirling General Adult Psychiatry (OP)/ASD
Consultancy Clinic
Stirling General Adult Psychiatry (IP)/Liaison
Psychiatry
Clackmannan General Adult Psychiatry (IP)
Dr M MacLeod
Consultant Psychiatrist
Stirling General Adult Psychiatry (OP)
Dr K King (P/T)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Stirling General Adult Psychiatry (OP)
Vacancy
Consultant Psychiatrist
Clackmannan General Adult Psychiatry (OP)
Dr P Sihra (P/T)
Associate Specialist
North Sector General Adult Psychiatry
Other Psychiatric Services
Dr N Muzaffar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Intensive Home Treatment Team/Clinical Tutor
Dr C Crawford
Consultant Psychiatrist
Intensive Home Treatment Team/Perinatal
Dr C McIntosh (P/T)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr W McFarlane
(P/T)
Dr R Morrison
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr D Cumming
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr M Morton (P/T)
Consultant
Psychotherapist
Therapist
South Sector Addictions (Clinical Lead
Addictions)
North & South Sector Community /inpatient
Rehabilitation
North Sector – Forensic CMHT/ Associate
Medical Director
South Sector – Forensic CMHT/IPCU (Clinical
Lead IP Services)
Psychotherapy
Anne Boyd
Dr S Anderson (P/T)
Dr P Aveyard (P/T)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Psychotherapy
Consultant in Eating
Disorders
Consultant Psychiatrist
Area wide Eating Disorder Service
North Sector Addictions
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Other Psychiatric Services
Dr R McKay
Consultant Psychiatrist
North Sector Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr N McCaig
Consultant Psychiatrist
South Sector Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr D Laing (P/T)
Associate Specialist
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry/LD Children
In addition we have a full IP/OP Old Age Psychiatry and Learning Disability Service. The
Old Age Psychiatry service is undergoing a major inpatient and community service
redesign, therefore the content of the posts will change in the near future.
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 Dunrowan Day Hospital.
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 participate 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 ADULT 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;
Role of the Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Mental Health Teams in Forth Valley
The Consultant Psychiatrist in the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is expected to:
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Work as part of a multi disciplinary team
Be a leader of a multi disciplinary team
Care for the most complex, high risk patients known to the CMHT. The goal of
treatment should be stabilisation and recovery to the extent that the patient can be
safely transferred to another member of the team or from the service. Inevitably some
patients will always have to remain on the Consultants case load due to the degree or
risk present and the high chance of relapse. For this reason, Consultants should aspire
to have small caseloads of the most unwell.
Be involved in the managerial responsibilities of the team, particularly helping the team
manage their resources efficiently. This would include managing waiting times across
the service (not just medics), interfacing with GPs, carers and the third sector to
manage referral numbers and expectations of the service. This is an ambassadorial as
well as a managerial role
Be involved in the care of all patients detained under the Mental Health Act and open to
the CMHT
Advise on risk assessment and management of all cases open to the team
Advise the team on relevant matters, particularly when it is safe to discharge the patient
from services
Teach and train other members of the CMHT
Be involved in service development and evaluation, particularly taking part in audits
recommended by management
Notify management of any deficiencies in patient care present in the team / service, and
to work with management to devise and deliver solutions as quickly as possible
Horizon scanning, to anticipate developments in policy and practice, and then
encourage evolution in service delivery
To participate fully in consultant appraisal and personal development planning activities
To ensure the efficient and effective use of the Division’s resources
Participate in 360 degree appraisal and revalidation under new guidance from the GMC
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)
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.
The post holder will be professionally responsible to the Associate Medical Director, and
managerially responsible to the General Manager, CHP.
The Consultants in the department will agree arrangements for cover of duties.
This Consultant post is available on a full-time basis but the Board welcomes applications from
individuals who are unable to undertake a full time commitment and who may wish to work on
either a part-time or job share 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.
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
Psychiatry (UK) and to fulfil requirements for annual certification and for appropriate
revalidation.
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 post holder is required to agree a detailed job plan with the General Manager or his / her
deputy and the Associate Medical Director.
Efforts will be made to complete job planning prior to the date of commencement in post, or,
where this is not possible, as soon as possible following this date.
The detail of fixed sessions, including any special interest, will be finalised following
appointment of the successful applicant. It is expected initially that 9 programmed activities per
week will be devoted to direct clinical care, with 1 programmed activity allocated for supporting
professional activities (including audit, professional development, teaching and administration).
Attendance at multi-disciplinary team meetings, pre-procedure consultations, are included
within the 9 programmed activities of direct clinical care and will be appropriately timetabled.
Following commencement in post, depending on the needs of the service and the particular
attributes of the post holder, it may be possible to negotiate additional time for Supporting
Professional Activities.
Weekly Timetable (indicative only: to be negotiated with AMD following appointment)
AIU (Acute IP Unit, Forth Valley Royal Hospital)
A.M.
P.M.
OP Clinic
Monday
AIU
SPA
Tuesday
AIU
Clinical
Admin
CMHT Meeting/Supervision
OP Clinic
OP Clinic
Ward Round AIU
Thursday
AIU
Clinical
Admin
OP Clinic/CPA/Resource
Reviews
Friday
AIU
Clinic
OP Clinic
Wednesday
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 post holder 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:
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
Lauren Angus
Medical Workforce Assistant
(Recruitment)
01786 431163
Lauren.angus@nhs.net
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.
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 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.
 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.
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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 *
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
Desirable
MBA or other relevant
diplomas or certificates e.g.
BAP certificate in
psychopharmacology
Section 22 Mental Health
(Care & Treatment) (Scotland)
Act approved
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
Driving 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)
Short listing 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 M 0115012 on all correspondence.
Please note the following dates:
Closing Date:
Noon, Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Interview Date:
Wednesday 1st July 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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