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NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Midpark Hospital, Dumfries
SPECIALTY GRADE PSYCHIATRIST
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY AND LEARNING DISABILITY PSYCHIATRY
Full time post
Salary Scale – £37,923 - £70,718
We require a specialty grade psychiatrist to work in forensic psychiatry and the learning disability
psychiatry service in Dumfries & Galloway. The post will involve clinical input with in-patients in
Midpark Hospital, Dumfries and involvement and support of the community learning disability
team which covers the east and west of the region. In addition, the postholder will support the
activities of the consultant psychiatrist in learning disability and will carry out hospital based and
community assessment of individuals with learning disability who require psychiatric assessment.
The forensic role will primarily include providing clinical input to the 14 bedded in-patient
rehabilitation unit which includes an enhanced rehabilitation function for forensic patients. The
postholder will support the learning disability consultant and the forensic consultant in this role.
It would be an advantage that the individual has evidence of formal training in psychiatry and a
wide experience of psychiatry including learning disability and forensic psychiatry experience. It
would be expected that the successful candidate would be able to demonstrate at least three
years experience which would be relevant to this post. It would be preferable if the candidate
holds a recognised postgraduate qualification in psychiatry and also it would be preferable if the
candidate is eligible to be trained as an approved medical practitioner or hold this qualification
currently.
Dumfries & Galloway is an area of outstanding natural beauty with considerable local amenities.
Although a pleasant rural area, Edinburgh and Glasgow are within ninety minutes travelling time
and the climate is generally the mildest and most pleasant in Scotland.
This post is available immediately.
For further details contact
Dr David Hall, Clinical Director Mental Health Services
Telephone 01387-244112
Or
Dr Graeme Bhatti, Consultant Psychiatrist, Learning Disabilities
Telephone 01387-244339
An applicant pack can be obtained from:
Human Resources Directorate, High West, Crichton Hall, Dumfries DG1 4TG
Telephone 01387-241728 to where completed applications together with CV should be returned
by Thursday 20th August 2015.
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NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
MIDPARK HOSPITAL, DUMFRIES
SPECIALTY GRADE PSYCHIATRIST
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY AND LEARNING DISABILITY PSYCHIATRY
FULL TIME POST
JULY 2015
VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER – 551.15
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NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Midpark Hospital, Dumfries
Specialty Grade Psychiatrist
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY AND LEARNING DISABILITY PSYCHIATRY
JOB DESCRIPTION
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY REGION
The population of Dumfries and Galloway is 148,000, within a large geographical area of about
2,500 square miles. Dumfries and Galloway stretches from Langholm in the East to Stranraer in
the West, and from Kirkconnel and Carsphairn in the North down to the Solway Coast. There are
a number of community hospitals in various towns throughout the region, and an intermediate unit
- Garrick Hospital, with medical and surgical beds in Stranraer.
Dumfries is a bustling market town with a population of approximately 48,000 and is situated in
the eastern half of this delightful rural region. The River Nith runs through the town to the Solway
coast and the city of Carlisle is approximately 45 minutes drive from Dumfries. Glasgow is within
1½ hours, Edinburgh and Newcastle within 2 hours, and Manchester and Liverpool within 2½
hours driving time from Dumfries.
Dumfries and Galloway offers the very best of Scottish countryside ..... from rugged cliffs and
sandy beaches to forests, hills and rolling plains. You're spoilt for choice in the range of activities
on offer, with watersports, fishing, birdwatching, golf, mountain-biking or cycling along the network
of rural roads .... and much more. The Southern Upland Way runs for 212 miles from Portpatrick
in the west to Cockburnspath in the eastern Scottish Boarders, through some of Scotland's wildest
country.
There are many attractions, ranging from the University Town of Dumfries, Scotland's National
Book Town - Wigtown, Artists' Town - Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas Food Town, to the historic
monuments, castles and abbeys, beautiful gardens and fascinating museums throughout the
region. The local Council is committed to investing in education, with high achieving schools that
earn top marks in HM Inspector of Education Reports. Children are encouraged to develop their
talents and interests, with first-class opportunities in music, arts and sports. High quality sport and
leisure facilities are available throughout the region. Property offers exceptionally good value, at
very competitive prices.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Psychiatric services to patients with a learning disability in Dumfries & Galloway are provided on a
region wide basis. There are approximately 800 people on the learning disability register but only
a percentage of these individuals have active casework that could involve psychiatric services.
There is a long established multi disciplinary community learning disability team and the
postholder would work with the team offering psychiatric assessments when required under the
direction of the consultant psychiatrist.
In addition, in-patient beds are available within the new Midpark Hospital, Dumfries.
postholder will have duties towards these in-patients.
The
The work therefore of the postholder will be shared between out-patient and community work and
in-patient work.
The forensic role will primarily include providing clinical input to the 14 bedded in-patient
rehabilitation unit which includes an enhanced rehabilitation function for forensic patients. The
postholder will support the learning disability consultant and the forensic consultant in this role.
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DUTIES OF THE POST
To provide medical input into the community assessment of patients with a learning disability and
in particular the psychiatric assessment of such patients to assist the community learning disability
team. It would be expected that the majority of the assessments would be multi-disciplinary and
the postholder would be supervised in this by the consultant psychiatrist.
The postholder will provide psychiatric and medical input to the learning disability in-patients in
Midpark Hospital, Dumfries. This will involve attendance at the weekly ward rounds currently held
on a Tuesday morning. This may also involve attendance at appropriate Tribunals regarding
patients held under the Mental Health Act.
The postholder will provide psychiatric and medical input to in-patients in Dalveen Rehabilitation
Unit, in conjunction with the trainee psychiatrist.
This will include attendance at the
forensic/rehabilitation team meetings on Monday mornings and organised reviews. Occasional
Mental Health Tribunal attendance may be required.
The postholder would be required to undertake training in the supervision of ECT services
currently provided at the Day Surgery Unit, Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. Cover of
supervision of psychiatric trainees in ECT would be required on an occasional basis when the
ECT Supervisor is not available.
ADMIN SUPPORT
The postholder will have access to such medical secretarial support as is required for the post.
There are currently 3 medical secretaries (1 full time and 2 part time) who support the learning
disability team.
MEDICAL STAFFING
There is a full time consultant psychiatrist in learning disabilities services who will be supported by
the postholder.
The medical establishment is for 17 Consultants, 3 Specialty Grades and 10 Specialty Trainees.
Medical Staff in mental health services and their specialties are as follows:
Dr Christopher Andrews
CAMHS
Dr Graeme Bhatti
Learning Disabilities [Lead Clinician]
Dr Carolyn Boyd
CAMHS
Dr Roger Cable
Old age psychiatry
Dr Alan Duncan
Old age psychiatry [Lead Clinician]
Dr Alison Fergusson
Adult psychiatry
Dr Fraser Gibb
Old age psychiatry
Dr David J Hall
Clinical Director/forensic/rehab
Dr Jennifer Halliday
CAMHS [Lead Clinician]
Dr Luqman Khan [Locum]
Forensic
Dr Johannes Leuvennink
Adult psychiatry
Dr Shiona Macdonald
Eating disorders
Dr Esther Mackenzie
Adult psychiatry
Dr Mariano Raiz [Locum]
Adult psychiatry
Dr Dawn Renfrew
CAMHS
Dr Nick Walker
Adult psychiatry
Dr John Waterhouse
Drug & alcohol specialty psychiatry
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GRADE OF POST
Specialty Grade.
SALARY
Salary scale is £37,923 - £70,718
New entrants to the NHS or the grade will normally commence on the minimum point of the salary
scale dependent on qualifications and experience.
HOURS OF WORK
Full time – 10 sessions per week.
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent.
EMPLOYER
NHS Dumfries & Galloway.
BASE
Community Learning Disability Team, Criffel, Crichton Hall, Dumfries, and various community
learning disability settings as well as Midpark House and Midpark Hospital, Dumfries.
SUPERANNUATION
You will automatically be entered into the NHS Superannuation Scheme in accordance with auto
enrolment legislation. Full information regarding the pension scheme including information on
auto enrolment is available from the SPPA website www.SPPA.gov.uk.
REMOVAL EXPENSES
Assistance with relocation and associated expenses may be given and can be discussed prior to
appointment.
EXPENSES FOR CANDIDATES ATTENDING FOR INTERVIEW/VISIT
Candidates who are required to attend an interview will be given assistance with appropriate
travelling expenses. Reimbursement will not normally be made to employees who withdraw their
application or refuse an offer without good reason.
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND/PVG
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
The postholder must have full GMC registration. Previous experience of psychiatry is desirable as
is membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or possession of MRCPsych Part I. Particular
preference will be given to applicants eligible for approval under Section 22 of the Mental Health
[Care & Treatment] [Sotland] Act 2003. Appropriate experience of psychiatric problems in primary
care settings will also be given due weight.
DRIVING LICENCE
As the post will involve visiting patients in the community, the possession of a clean driving licence
is essential.
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RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
NHS Dumfries & Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that its employees both EEA and non
EEA nationals are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. Before any person can
commence employment within NHS Dumfries & Galloway 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. Applicants will be
required to provide appropriate documentation prior to any appointment being made.
REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1972 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 Rehabiliation of Offenders Act 1972 by virtue of the Rehabiliation of
Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Orders 1975 and 1986).
CLOSING DATE
Closing date for applications – Thursday 20th August 2015.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The terms and conditions of service offered are those determined by the Specialty Doctor
Contract 2008 (as amended from time to time).
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact
Dr Graeme Bhatti, Consultant Psychiatrist – Telephone 01387244339
or
Dr David Hall, Clinical Director – Telephone 01387244112
HOW TO APPLY
An application pack can be obtained from:
Human Resources Directorate, High West, Crichton Hall, Dumfries DG1 4TG
Telephone 01387-241728 to where completed applications together with CV should be returned
by Thursday 20th August 2015.
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NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
MIDPARK HOSPITAL, DUMFRIES
SELECTION CRITERIA
Appointment of
SPECIALTY GRADE IN FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY AND LEARNING DISABILITY PSYCHIATRY
Job Requirement
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
● Registered with GMC
Experience
● Experience of psychiatry
including forensic
psychiatry and learning
disability psychiatry
● Caring attitude
● Honest and trustworthy
● Reliable
● Team working
● Potential to cope with
stressful situations and
take responsibility
● Professional manner with
patients, colleagues and
nursing staff
● Commitment to support
development and
improvement of the
psychiatry department
●Driving Licence
● Approved medical practitioner
training
● Forensic experience
● ECT experience
Personal attributes
Personal skills and
attitude
Practical requirements
Audit/Research
● Experience of psychiatry or
general practice
● Previous completed audit work
● Previous completed research
● Ability to identify and carry
out worthwhile projects
Prepared by:
Dr Graeme Bhatti, Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr David J Hall, Clinical Director Mental Health Services
Date:
23 June 2015
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NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
MIDPARK HOSPITAL, DUMFRIES
SPECIALTY GRADE PSYCHIATRIST
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY AND LEARNING DISABILITY PSYCHIATRY
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE OF WEEKLY COMMITMENTS
DAY
Monday
AM/PM
am
TYPE OF WORK
Forensic/Rehab meeting
Teaching
Am
LOCATION
Dalveen
Midpark Hospital
Criffel
Midpark Hospital
Midpark Hospital
Pm
Community
Community work
Am
Pm
Midpark Hospital
Dalveen
Community
In-patient work/forensic
reviews
Community
Am
Community
Community work
Pm
Community
Community work
Am
Ward/Community
Pm
Ward/Community
Ward and/or community
work
Ward and/or community
work
Pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
In-patient work
Ward Round
Occasional cover for supervision of ECT would be on an as required basis.
ECT is carried out at the Day Surgery Unit, Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary every Tuesday
and Friday morning.
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