CONSULTANT
PSYCHIATRIST IN GENERAL
ADULT PSYCHIATRY
EASTVALE RESOURCE
CENTRE/LEVERNDALE
HOSPITAL
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 31932D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 7TH MARCH 2014
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
SUMMARY INFORMATION
POST: CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST IN GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY
BASE: EASTVALE RESOURCE CENTRE/LEVERNDALE HOSPITAL
Applications are invited for this full time General Adult post covering the
Rutherglen/Cambuslang locality. Responsibilities would be shared, along with the other
Eastvale Consultant, for an urban general adult population of approximately 30,000 of mixed
deprivation. Inpatient beds are currently based at Leverndale Hospital. There is a well
resourced and established Community Mental Health Team based at the Eastvale Resource
Centre. The post-holder will be expected to work closely with colleagues as part of a
multidisciplinary team to provide a full range of services to inpatients and outpatients. The
post-holder will already have AMP status.
Applicants must have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Those trained in
the UK should have evidence of higher Specialist Training leading to a CCT or
eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within six months of confirmed entry
at the date of interview. Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
CONSULTANT IN GENERAL ADULT
PSYCHIATRY
GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
EASTVALE RESOURCE CENTRE
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
1.
This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details of the post
and background information.
2.
The contents of the package are as follows:a.
b.
Job Description
Terms and Conditions of Service.
A.
Job Description
CONSULTANT GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRIST –
EASTVALE RESOURCE CENTRE
1.
Applications are invited from an experienced individual for this full time General Adult
post, which falls free due to a change of role. He/she will be supported by a Specialty
Grade and a Medical Secretary. Responsibilities would be shared, along with one
other full time Consultant at the Eastvale Resource Centre, for the
Rutherglen/Cambuslang area of South Lanarkshire (general adult population of
30,169). There is a well resourced and established Community Mental Health Team
at the Eastvale Resource Centre. The successful applicant will be expected to work
closely with colleagues to provide a full range of services to inpatients and
outpatients. He/she will join 34 other Consultants in South Glasgow and will take part
in a combined on call rota on a pro rata basis.
Although the Community Mental Health Team is part of NHS Lanarkshire, medical
and clinical psychology staff at Eastvale are currently employed by NHS Greater
Glasgow & Clyde, and patients are admitted to beds at Leverndale Hospital in South
Glasgow. Staff governance for the medical staff at Eastvale is derived from the
Mental Health Services in Glasgow. There is a shared protocol for the respective
clinical governance structures at Eastvale/Leverndale between NHS Greater Glasgow
& Clyde and NHS Lanarkshire. The Rutherglen/Cambuslang area is to formally
become part of Lanarkshire Health Board from 1st April 2014. Since 2009 the
Community Mental Health Team has been provided from Lanarkshire with the
inpatient provision from Leverndale Hospital, as part of Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Health Board. NHSGG&C will continue to provide, as part of a service level
agreement, inpatient provision for this area, with inpatient provision, Crisis Services,
Out of Hours Service and Liaison Services. The Consultant appointment is to
NHSGG&C. There is an intention in the future that inpatient provision will transfer to
Lanarkshire Health Board but this is unlikely to take place for at least 2 or 3 years.
Any change in the future would be subject to the full involvement of the Consultants in
post.
2.
CURRENT SERVICE PROVISION
Mental Health Services in Glasgow are delivered in conjunction with the Glasgow
CHP and other outlying CHCPs for the whole of Greater Glasgow. The Lead
Associate Medical Director for Health and Learning Disability is Dr Michael Smith,
who is based at William Street Clinic. The Management Team for South Glasgow is
based at Leverndale Hospital; the Head of Mental Health is Mr Calum MacLeod and
the Clinical Director is Dr Gwen Jones-Edwards.
The mental health services in South Glasgow provide care for a total population of
375,000. Community adult services are based in seven general adult Resource
Centres. The inpatient beds are at Leverndale Hospital where 2 new acute wards
have been commissioned. The Mother and Baby MHU is also housed in a new high
quality unit. There is also a Psychotherapy Unit and Day Hospital at the site as well
as a Rehabilitation Unit. There are excellent clinical and non-clinical support services
available including the full range of psychiatric sub-specialities. Community services
are well established and based around generic community mental health teams
enhanced by the Crisis teams, a First Episode Psychosis team (Esteem), a Perinatal
team, an Eating Disorder team, Addictions teams and Primary Mental Health Care
teams.
Leverndale Hospital has 250 inpatient beds. This includes 72 acute general adult
beds, 12 intensive psychiatric care unit beds, 6 Mother and Baby MHU beds, 14
rehabilitation unit beds, 58 acute old age psychiatry (18 organic and 40 functional), 48
forensic beds and 40 adult long stay beds. There are also 150 long stay elderly
dementia beds split between Darnley (60) and Rutherglen (90), and 63 adult long stay
partnership beds.
There are 7 General Adult Resource Centres covering Gorbals/Govanhill, Castlemilk,
Rutherglen/Cambuslang, Govan/Ibrox, Pollok/Darnley, Pollokshaws/Pollokshields, and
Barrhead/Eastwood. In addition there is a Crisis Service, an Eating Disorder Service,
and the ESTEEM team, which provides first episode psychosis intervention. Child and
Adolescent Services are based at the Twomax Building in the Gorbals, but the
inpatient beds are provided at the Skye Unit at Stobhill Hospital. Learning Difficulty
assessment beds and 20 continuing care beds at Gartnavel Royal Hospital. There is
also a Community Learning Disability Team.
3.
MEDICAL STAFFING
Consultant Staffing
Dr Stephen Byers
Dr Wai Lan Imrie
Dr Alison Cheyne
Dr Carole Mitchell
Dr Pavan Srireddy
Dr Graham McMillan
Dr John Summers
Dr Derek Palmer
Dr Shalini Reddy
Dr Una Graham
Dr Justin Crean
Dr Gwen Jones-Edwards
Dr Mike Taylor
Dr Sarah Holmes
Dr Lucy Carrick
Dr Veena Math
Other Consultants
Dr Ciara Kelly
Dr Roch Cantwell
Dr Susie Brown
Dr Elizabeth Quinn
Dr Alison Mitchell
Dr Ewan Neilson
Dr Stuart Ritchie
Dr Julia Gray
Dr Sarah Ward
Dr Adam Burnel
Dr John Mitchell
Dr Jane Naismith
Vacant
- Brand Street Resource Centre
- Brand Street Resource Centre
- Florence Street Resource Centre
- Florence Street Resource Centre
- Florence Street Resource Centre
- Stewart Resource Centre
- Stewart Resource Centre
- Eastvale Resource Centre
- Eastvale Resource Centre
- Rossdale Resource Centre
- Rossdale Resource Centre
- Waterside Team at Rossdale Resource Centre,
Clinical Director
- Waterside Team / IPCU
- Eastwood Team, Barrhead Health Centre
- Eastwood Team, Barrhead Health Centre
- Levern Valley Team, Barrhead Health Centre
- Rehabilitation Dept, Leverndale
- Perinatal Psychiatry
- ESTEEM – First Episode Psychosis
- South Lanarkshire CHCP, Clinical Director for
Old Age Psychiatry
- Glasgow City CHP (South Sector)
- Glasgow City CHP (South Sector)
- Glasgow City CHP (South Sector)
- East Renfrewshire CHCP
- South Lanarkshire CHCP
- Liaison Psychiatry
- Liaison Psychiatry (AMD for Addictions)
- Psychotherapy
- Psychotherapy
Dr Anupam Agnihotri
Dr Neeraj Bajaj
Dr Robin McGilp
Dr Elita Smiley
Dr Dianne Forsyth
- Addictions Psychiatry
- Addictions Psychiatry
- Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Learning Disability Psychiatry (Clinical Director)
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
There are also 23 Junior Doctor posts, 17 Speciality Grade posts and a varying number of ST4-6s.
4.
DUTIES OF THE POST
The successful applicant will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a
comprehensive Adult Psychiatric service to the Rutherglen/Cambuslang locality. This
has a total population of 30,169 (18-65 years), and is an area of mixed deprivation.
The catchment area is aligned with the postcode. Primary mental health care, A&E
and general medicine is accessed locally through NHS Lanarkshire.
The Rutherglen/Cambuslang Community Mental Health Team is based at the
Eastvale Resource Centre. It consists of 1 x Nurse Team Leader, 4 x Charge
Nurses, 4 x Staff Nurses and 2 x Health Care Assistants. There are also I.0 wte
Clinical Psychologists, 2 x 0.5 wte Psychologists, 2 x Occupational Therapists and
1x OT Tech. There are 2 full-time Consultants in post, supported by 2 full-time junior
doctors and 1.0 wte Specialty Grade Psychiatrist. There are close links with Primary
Care Mental Health Team. The inpatient beds are based on Ward 3 at Leverndale
Hospital.
Social Work Resources provide an assessment and care management service to
adults 16-65 years with a diagnosis of severe and enduring mental illness, open to
Psychiatry within the Community Mental Health Team and within local inpatient
psychiatric settings. The Mental Health Officer service is also based and managed
within the Community Mental Team and currently undertakes statutory roles and
responsibilities in respect of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) ( Scotland) Act
2003 and Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 across the pan South
Lanarkshire Council area. There are currently 10 social work/ Mental Health Officer
posts including clerical services based within the team
The successful candidate will be expected to provide a comprehensive range of
services to General Adult patients from Rutherglen and Cambuslang. This will
include caring for both inpatients and outpatients through working as part of the multidisciplinary team. He/she will participate in the On Call Rota and cover for colleagues
during absence in line with arrangements set out in the National Terms and
Conditions. The On Call Rota covers the whole of South Glasgow and full time
Consultants are on call once in 60 days. There will be a possibility of opting out of
on-call duties. Domiciliary visits, court reports, Mental Health Act/Adults with
Incapacity work and liaison assessments will be undertaken as required. Duties also
include continuing clinical responsibility for the patients allowing for all proper
delegation to, and training of, staff. The postholder will be based at Eastvale, where
the outpatient clinics will take place.
5.
TEACHING/ADMINISTRATION
The post holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of
patients and the proper function of the clinical team including appraisal and nonclinical supervision of medical staff and clinical supervision of non-medical staff. He
or she will also be expected to participate in the broader aspect of administration and
management within the South Glasgow Division of Psychiatry and within Eastvale.
It is expected that the successful candidate will take part in Job Planning, Appraisal,
Peer Review and Continuing Professional Development. Participation in audit or
research is encouraged. The post holder will be actively involved in the teaching of
undergraduate medical students. It is anticipated, in recognition of this, that Glasgow
University will grant the status of Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in Psychological
Medicine. In addition the post holder will be expected to participate in the
postgraduate teaching of medical staff and staff of other disciplines.
6.
OTHER INFORMATION
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Dr Gwen Jones-Edwards, Clinical Director,
Leverndale Hospital (0141 211 6602) or Dr Derek Palmer, Consultant Psychiatrist,
Eastvale Resource Centre (0141 531 4127).
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
GENERAL ADULT CONSULTANT
RUTHERGLEN/CAMBUSLANG LOCALITY
DAY & TIME*
HOSPITAL / LOCATION
TYPE OF WORK
Monday
a.m.
Leverndale Hospital
Ward 3
p.m.
Eastvale
Outpatient Clinic
Tuesday
a.m.
Eastvale
Allocation Meeting
p.m.
Eastvale
Direct clinical care/supporting
professional activity
Wednesday
a.m.
Leverndale Hospital
Ward Round
Eastvale
CPA Meetings/Home Visits
Thursday
a.m.
Leverndale Hospital
Teaching/Supporting
professional activities
p.m.
Eastvale
Outpatient Clinic
Friday
a.m.
Eastvale
Community Mental Health MultiDisciplinary Team Meeting
p.m.
Leverndale Hospital
Ward 3
p.m.
Variable
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The conditions of service are those laid down and amended from time to time by the Hospital
and Medical & Dental Whitley Council.
TYPE OF CONTRACT
Permanent
GRADE AND SALARY
Consultant
£ 75,249 £ 101,451 per annum (pro rata)
New Entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the minimum point of the
salary scale, (dependent on qualifications and experience). Salary is paid
monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.
HOURS OF DUTY
Full Time 40.00
SUPERANNUATION
New entrants to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are aged sixteen but
under seventy five will be enrolled automatically into membership of the NHS
Pension Scheme. Should you choose to "opt out" arrangements can be made
to do this via: www.sppa.gov.uk
REMOVAL EXPENSES
Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be
discussed and agreed prior to appointment.
EXPENSES OF
CANDIDATES FOR
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who are requested to attend an interview will be given assistance
with appropriate travelling expenses. Re-imbursement shall not normally be
made to employees who withdraw their application or refuse an offer of
appointment.
TOBACCO POLICY
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises
and grounds.
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
CONFIRMATION OF
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN
THE UK
This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work” and
therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups
Scheme (PVG) Membership.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has a legal obligation to
ensure that it’s employees, both EEA and non EEA nationals, are legally
entitled to work in the United Kingdom. Before any person can commence
employment within NHS GGC they will need to provide documentation to
prove that they are eligible to work in the UK. Non EEA nationals will be
required to show evidence that either Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain in
the UK has been granted for the work which they are applying to do. Where
an individual is subject to immigration control under no circumstances will they
be allowed to commence until the right to work in the UK has been verified.
ALL applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the
Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in the UK Statement with their completed
application form. You will be required provide appropriate documentation prior
to any appointment being made.
REHABILITATION OF
OFFENDERS ACT 1974
The rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 allows people who have been
convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as “spent”
after the lapse of a period of years. However, due to the nature of work for
which you are applying this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 of
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Orders 1975 and 1986). Therefore, applicants
are required to disclose information about convictions which for other purposes
are “spent” under the provision of the act in the event of employment, failure to
disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Any information given will be completely
confidential.
DISABLED APPLICANTS
A disability or health problems does not preclude full consideration for the job
and applications from people with disabilities are welcome. All information will
be treated as confidential. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde guarantees to
interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the
post. You will note on our application form that we ask for relevant information
with regard to your disability. This is simply to ensure that we can assist you,
if you are called for interview, to have every opportunity to present your
application in full. We may call you to discuss your needs in more detail if you
are selected for interview.
GENERAL
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates flexible staffing arrangements
whereby all appointments are to a grade within a department. The duties of an
officer may be varied from an initial set of duties to any other set, which are
commensurate with the grade of the officer. The enhanced experience
resulting from this is considered to be in the best interest of both NHS Greater
Glasgow and Clyde and the individual.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS
Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
NOTICE
The employment is subject to one months’ notice on either side, subject to
appeal against dismissal.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the
Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence
Organisation.
Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board
responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence
organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not
fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, please visit our website
on www.show.scot.nhs.uk
View all our vacancies at: www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
Register for Job Alerts at: www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Informal
enquiries will be welcomed by Dr Gwen Jones-Edwards, Clinical Director, Leverndale
Hospital (0141 211 6602) or Dr Derek Palmer, Consultant Psychiatrist, Eastvale
Resource Centre (0141 531 4127) with whom visiting arrangements can also be
made.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3
Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)
Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice
Immigration Questionnaire
Alternatively please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to
Apply” tab to access application for and CV submission information.
RETURN OF APPLICATIONS
Please return your application by email to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net or to the
recruitment address below;
Medical and Dental Recruitment Team
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Recruitment Services, 1st Floor
Modular Building, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
GLASGOW
G12 0XH
CLOSING DATE
The closing Date will be Noon
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 9th May 2014