CONSULTANT
PSYCHIATRIST IN EATING
DISORDERS
MCKINNON HOUSE,
STOBHILL HOSPITAL
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 37048D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 1ST MAY 2015
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SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
POST: CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST IN EATING DISORDERS
BASE: MCKINNON HOUSE, STOBHILL HOSPITAL
Applications are invited for this post which provides medical input to the in-patient Eating
Disorder Unit at McKinnon House, Stobhill Hospital, and also supervisory medical for the NHS
Greater Glasgow & Clyde Adult Eating Disorder Service Team (AEDS). The Adult Eating
Disorder Service provides intensive out-patient care, in conjunction with the CMHT and the
GP. Patients requiring in-patient admission will be admitted to the 4-bedded in-patient unit
under the care of the post-holder. The post-holder will also act in a consultative capacity to
locality Consultants caring for sector patients with eating disorders (also with AEDS support).
This is a service which adds to the excellent range of services across NHS Greater Glasgow &
Clyde, which has well-developed integrated CMHTs and Crisis Teams, as well as specialist
services including Perinatal Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and First Episode Interventions. There
are also strong links with the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of
Glasgow, so that there are excellent opportunities for research, and it is expected that the
postholder would be granted the status of Honorary Lecturer.
Applicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practice and be eligible for
inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have
evidence of higher specialist training leading to a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or
eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry
from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
CONSULTANT IN EATING
DISORDERS
GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
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Job Description
CONSULTANT IN EATING DISORDERS – NHS GREATER GLASGOW &
CLYDE
1.
Applications are invited for this 8-session post based at Florence Street Resource
Centre, Glasgow. The post-holder will provide mutual support for the Adult Eating
Disorder Service (AEDS), and will provide the medical care for four inpatient beds,
based at MacKinnon House, Stobhill Hospital in North Glasgow. The post-holder will be
supported by a Team Secretary.
2.
Present Service Provision
AEDS has been providing community care for patients with eating disorders throughout
Greater Glasgow since January 2008. It aims to treat patients primarily in the
community, and to facilitate discharge from hospital, where a period of in-patient
treatment has been necessary. The AEDS Team manage patients in the community in
partnership with the CMHTs. There is a shared model of physical care with the GPs, but
it is foreseen that a medical officer will be appointed to the eating disorder service who
will eventually take over this role.
There is a Day Patient Programme based at the Florence Street Resource Centre which
runs for 2 days a week; it offers a service both to patient in the community and also to
patients on the ward. When ward patients are to be discharged their treatment is moved
from the ward to Lifeskills (an OT facility with kitchen), and then onwards to the Day
Programme, with discharge being co-ordinated throughout by the key worker.
The post-holder will provide consultation to the AEDS team, especially through the
weekly team meetings, and will liaise with the GPs, medical staff and other psychiatric
consultants on a regular basis. There are particular links with the Liaison Service, which
provides cross cover to the post. A MARSIPAN group has been set up with the aim of
ensuring optimal liaison with the acute wards.
Admissions to the unit are planned, and the AEDS team continue to provide input
throughout the patient’s stay on the ward. Discharge from the ward is co-ordinated
across AEDS and general adult psychiatry so that a robust community plan is produced.
In total there are 4 inpatient beds based on a general adult ward at MacKinnon House in
Stobhill Hospital, where the general staff also have a high level of expertise in the
treatment of eating disorders. The Clinical Director at MacKinnon House is Dr Olwyn
Gallagher and the Head of Mental Health is David McCrae.
Some patients may be admitted to their local wards when appropriate, e.g. when there is
a co-morbid psychiatric illness, and will be looked after by the local consultant, although
both the eating disorder consultant and the AEDS team may provide support at this time.
There may be the possibility of eventually setting up a West of Scotland Eating Disorder
Unit.
Junior doctor cover will be provided by the page-holder, although junior doctors may
spend sessions in the eating disorder service by agreement. Cross-cover is likely to
comprise cover for general adult patients at MacKinnon House. It is expected that the
post-holder should apply to become an ST4-6 Trainer.
The AEDS Team currently comprises of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, who is Head
of the Service, 1 Band 7 Team Co-ordinator, 1 Band 6 Dietician, 1 Band 6 Occupational
Therapist, 1 Band 6 Nurse, 1 Band 5 Nurse and a Band 3 Team Secretary. Since its
inception in early 2008, AEDS has significantly reduced the amount of inpatient
admissions.
Referrals to AEDS are routed through the CMHT, and the CMHT key worker will
continue to function as a link once the referral has been accepted by AEDS. Admissions
to the in-patient beds are routed through AEDS, of which the post-holder will be an
integral part. Discharges from the inpatient unit are facilitated by AEDS, which then
liaises with the GP in terms of shared care.
The AEDS caseload currently amounts to 30, though this may rise to approximately 40 if
the catchment area extends into Clyde. The amount of patients being treated
compulsorily at any time amounts to 0.2.
3.
Medical Staffing
(North Glasgow)
Consultant Staffing
Dr J McTaggart, General Adult Psychiatry Springpark
Dr R Ward*, General Adult Psychiatry, Springpark (part time),
Dr D Brown, General Adult Psychiatry (part time), Springpark, Clinical Tutor
Dr D Patience*, General Adult Psychiatry, IPCU, Stobhill Hospital
Dr D McCarthy, General Adult Psychiatry, Shawpark
Dr M Keenan, General Adult Psychiatry, Shawpark
Dr A Cogan, General Adult Psychiatry, Shawpark
Dr N Masson, General Adult Psychiatry/Research, KHCC
Dr D Monaghan, General Adult Psychiatry, KHCC
Dr R Hosie, General Adult Psychiatry, KHCC
Dr D Brown*, Old Age Psychiatry, Bridgeview Centre, Lead Clinician Old Age
Dr A Fergie, Old Age Psychiatry, Woodlands Centre
Dr S Wylie*, Addiction Psychiatry, Eriskay House, Stobhill
Dr A Cohen, Psychotherapy (part-time), Psychotherapy Dept, Stobhill
Dr E Ogston, Psychotherapy (part time), Psychotherapy Dept, Stobhill
Dr R Krishnadas*, Early Psychosis Intervention Service Psychiatrist, Springburn
* = SpR trainer
Lead Clinician
Non Consultant Career Grades
Dr P Forrester, Staff Grade, General Adult Psychiatry, Shawpark
Dr KB Idris, Staff Grade, General Adult Psychiatry, Springpark
Dr F Duncan, Staff Grade, General Adult Psychiatry - CTT (part-time), KHCC
Dr L Ault, Staff Grade, IPCU, (part time) Stobhill
Specialist Registrars are attached to SpR trainers as their need requires.
There are 12 junior trainees on the North Glasgow Training Scheme.
(East Glasgow)
Consultants
Dr D J Brodie*, Liaison Psychiatry
Dr T Cullen, General Adult Psychiatry, Arran Centre
Dr K McElroy. General Adult Psychiatry, Arran Centre
Dr O Gallagher. General Adult Psychiatry, Arran Centre, Clinical Director
Dr D Culshaw. General Adult Psychiatry, Arran Centre
Dr S Reddy, General Adult Psychiatry, Arran Centre
Dr R McCaffery. General Adult Psychiatry, Anvil Centre, (part-time), Clinical Tutor
Dr J Anderson. General Adult Psychiatry, Anvil Centre,
Dr D Mason, General Adult Psychiatry, Anvil Centre
Dr S Thomson, General Adult Psychiatry, Auchinlea, Undergraduate Tutor
Dr L Rajan, General Adult Psychiatry, Auchinlea
Dr M Cohen, Psychotherapy, Carswell House
Dr A Philipson, Old Age Psychiatry, Parkview Centre
Dr R Brown, Old Age Psychiatry, Parkview Centre
Dr D Patience*, General Adult Psych, Homeless Service
Dr A Williams, Psychotherapy, Homeless Service
Dr I MacKay, Homeless Addictions Service
Dr M Cooney, Addictions Service, Parkhead Hospital
*= SpR Trainer
Non-Consultant Staff
There are 12 Trainees on the East Glasgow Training Scheme.
Specialist Registrars are attached to SpR trainers
4.
General
The Eating Disorder Service is managed by Calum MacLeod, Head of Mental Health
(HOMH) for South West CHCP with area responsibility. MacKinnon House is
managed by David McCrae, HOMH for North Glasgow CHCP who would manages the
inpatient beds in conjunction with the over-arching management of the Eating Disorder
Service.
The Eating Disorder Service is part of the Mental Health Service, of whom the Lead
Associate Medical Director is Dr Michael Smith. The Chief Officer is David Williams.
Mental Health Services are divided into four sectors, South, West, North & East and
Clyde.
5.
Teaching and Administration
The post-holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of
patients and the proper function of AEDS. He or she will be expected to participate in
the broader aspect of administration and management within the North and East
Glasgow Division of Psychiatry.
It is expected that the successful candidate will take part in Continuing Professional
Development, and participation in audit or research is encouraged. The postholder will
be actively involved in teaching 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 Olwyn Gallagher, Clinical Director (0141 532
3229).
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
CONSULTANT IN EATING DISORDERS
DAY
Monday
9am-5pm
HOSPITAL / LOCATION
TYPE OF WORK
Florence Street RC
Medical staff clinical supervision. ED
Team assessments, case conferences,
second opinion work for ED Team and to
General Hospitals GGC in conjunction with
local Liaison services
Stobhill Hospital
Ward round
Tuesday
1pm-5pm
Florence Street RC
Day patient programme, specialist opinion
work, case conferences. ED input to
General Hospitals in conjunction with local
Liaison services
Wednesday
9am-5pm
Florence Street RC
Medical staff clinical supervision. Team
case reviews. Team Staff case
supervision. Group supervision,
formulation meeting, OP clinic
Florence Street RC/
Stobhill Hospital
Physician IP reviews
Thursday
9am-1pm
Dykebar and various
Training/Audit/Research
Friday
9am-5pm
Florence Street
Service Management
Stobhill Hospital
Ward round
Person Specification
QUALITIES REQUIRED
Essential
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Applicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practice and
be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained
in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to
a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or eligibility for specialist registration
(CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of
interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
MRCPsych or equivalent.
An ability to interact professionally with colleagues, patients and carers.
A commitment to and working knowledge of multi-disciplinary working.
A commitment to ensuring the delivery of high quality mental health
services at a local ( CMHT ) and possibly area level
Knowledge of current issues in General Adult psychiatry.
Experience of working in a community mental health setting
Section 22 approval or be eligible for section 22 training and approval.
Desirable
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Comprehensive experience of the practical use of mental health
legislation
Experience in the treatment of eating disorder
Able to demonstrate experience in leadership and management within
CMHT and inpatient settings
Experience of patient safety/quality improvement work/projects
Experience in providing teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate
level.
Experience or training in a relevant therapeutic modality.
Publications in the medical literature and/or presentations at Royal
College or similar events.
UK driving licence
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
£ 76,001 £ 102,465 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 32.00
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 three 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 Dr Olwyn
Gallagher on 0141 531 3229 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 01 May 2015
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 1st June 2015