SPECIALITY DOCTOR FOR
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
ARANTHRUE CENTRE &
LARKFIELD CHILD & FAMILY
CENTRE
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 37115D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 24TH APRIL 2015
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
As you may be aware, the new South Glasgow University Hospital and new
Royal Hospital for Sick Children are due to open on the current Southern site
early in 2015.
With this in mind, please note that positions based within the Victoria
Infirmary, Mansionhouse Unit, the Western Infirmary and the current Royal
Hospital for Sick Children at Yorkhill will change location and move to the new
hospitals.
Gartnavel General Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary will also have some
services affected by moves to the new Hospitals.
These changes mean your base may change after joining us and you will be
informed as soon as possible prior to any change of base.
SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
POST: SPECIALITY DOCTOR FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL
HEALTH SERVICES
BASE: ARANTHRUE CENTRE & LARKFIELD CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE
This post is funded for 1 year, to enhance and develop Tier 3 CAMHS in
South Clyde. The post is based at Larkfield CAMHS, Greenock (4 PAs) and
Aranthrue CAMHS, Renfrew (6 PAs)
The post holder will be a member of multidisciplinary team helping to
developing the Tier 3 CAMH service for South Clyde for the 0-18 year old
children, young people and their families/carers. Experience in Psychiatry is
essential and experience in Paediatrics, General Practice or a Medical
Specialty would be advantageous.
The Specialty Doctor’s primary responsibilities are the medical and psychiatric
assessment and treatment of young people with mental health problems in a
community setting. This will be with supervision and support from Consultant
Psychiatrists (Dr Saman Khan in Inverclyde and Dr Kim Lim and Dr Rebecca
Philip in Renfrew). In addition the post holder will be encouraged to develop
special interests, for example a particular treatment modality or expertise in a
particular disorder. There are many opportunities for internal and external
CDP. We encourage you to contact us to make informal enquiries at 0141
886 5921, Dr Rebecca Philip or Dr Kim Lim, and you will be given an
opportunity to visit the centres and meet the team. For further information and
a job description please contact Medical staffing at HR recruitment.
The Inverclyde service is situated in Greenock on the West coast approx 23
miles from Glasgow, and covers the coastal towns of Port Glasgow, Greenock
and Gourock. The Renfrew service is in the town of Renfrew, near Glasgow.
There are good transport links to the vibrant multicultural city of Glasgow,
providing a range of Cultural, Sporting and Outdoor activities. There is easy
access to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and Islands and a major
international Airport giving direct access to a variety of destinations.
All applicants must possess Full GMC Registration, a licence to practice and
have at least 4 Years full time Post Graduate Training, two of which must
have been in relevant specialties or you will demonstrate and evidence
equivalent experience and competencies.
Applications will be welcome from anyone wishing to job share or work parttime.
Specialty Doctor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
SOUTH CLYDE QUADRANT
Inverclyde and Renfrew CAMHS
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Job Description
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SPECIALST SERVICES
SPECIALTY DOCTOR in
Programmed Activities)
Child
and
Adolescent
Psychiatry
(10
Post based in the South Clyde quadrant. Inverclyde and Renfrew
CAMHS.
CAMHS in Inverclyde
Inverclyde Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
is a specialist NHS multidisciplinary team, consisting of Psychiatry,
Psychology, Nursing, and trainees in those disciplines. Close
liaison and collaboration with colleagues in Social Work Services
and Education, as well as Community and Voluntary Agencies, are
key to joint practice and providing for the needs of the children,
young people, parents and carers, with whom we work.
CAMHS’ primary function is to provide outpatient health input to
the mental health needs of children and young people, 0 – 18, in
Inverclyde, Cowal and Bute. We serve a combined population of
around 117,000, with the main centres of population in Greenock,
Gourock, Port Glasgow, Dunoon and Rothesay and many smaller
communities and rural locations. Although diverse, all districts
have areas of social and material deprivation, high unemployment,
mental health problems in parents, substance misuse and all the
inherent health and social problems associated with people living
in such circumstances.
CAMHS in Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire CAMHS is based at the Aranthrue Centre. The team
follows the multidisciplinary team approach described above. The
main focus of work is the assessment and treatment of moderate
to severe mental health problems in children and young people
aged 0-18 years old across Renfrewshire (population 174,000).
Support and care is given to children, young people and their
families and other professionals involved in their well being. Most
duties are carried out in an out patient setting, following the Choice
and Partnership Approach (CAPA) model. The team also provides
psychiatric input to children and young people admitted to the
Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley and on rare occasions to
teenagers admitted to Dykebar Hospital.
Most referrals come from GPs but CAMHS welcome referral from
other medical sources and appreciate the support and input of
colleagues in any relevant field. For further information about the
range and complexity of mental health difficulties CAMHS may
work with, go to:
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfoforall/youngpeople.aspx.
The staff aim to provide high quality mental health care for children and
adolescents, meeting the requirements outlined in the following documents:1.
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The Patient’s Charter
The Children in Hospital Charter
The Children ( Scotland ) Act 1995
The Age of Legal Capacity (Scotland) Act 1991
The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
Other legislation or policy documents as necessary.
Referral Criteria for Community CAMHS service
We accept referrals from any agency, but all non health referrers must inform
the child’s GP (e.g. Copy referral letter)
 Referral can be made of a child or young person before their 18 th
birthday.
The team are skilled in assessing and managing mental health problems in
children and young people.
The teams are able to offer a wide range of treatments including various
group and individual therapies and family therapy. The Centre has excellent
links with paediatrics services including neurology and is able to easily access
a full range of investigative facilities. There are also close links with Skye
House and Caledonia House inpatient facilities and the University Department
of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. There is an active academic programme
and good academic links with other centres.
The Inverclyde multi-disciplinary team is headed up by Dr Saman Khan,
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and the Renfrewshire CAMHS
Consultants are Dr Kim Lim and Dr Rebecca Philip.
The CAMHS centre staffing includes the disciplines of nursing, clinical
psychology, family therapy, admin support and, sessional input from other
professionals such as OT, Speech and Language therapy and Dietetics as
appropraite. There are also routinely core and ST4 psychiatrists on rotational
placement. The Child and family disability social work team works closely
with the CAMHS teams.
There are currently 1.0 wte Speciality Doctor posts, this vacancy is because
the increase in patient numbers led to an increase in medical staffing following
a resource allocation model review.
Clinical Director
Dr Julie Metcalfe based at Templeton Business centre Glasgow
Medical staff in Inverclyde CAMHS
Dr Saman Khan, Consultant CAMH Psychiatrist
Medical Staff in the Adolescent Unit
Dr Anne Marie Discombe, Consultant Adolescent Psychiatrist Psychiatrist
Dr Jane Fuller, Consultant Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr Sheila Flett, Associate Specialist 0.6wte
Dr Marialuisa Aquaviva, Speciality Doctor 1wte
Usually one or two ST 4-6 CAMHS trainees will be placed in the Unit.
Other permanent Medical Staff in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,
Glasgow and Clyde
Community Consultants
Dr Michelle Thrower, Dr Julie Arthur, Dr Jackie Pickett, Dr Anne Greer, Dr
Jenni Ashmead, Dr Dianne Forsyth, Dr Gordon Wilkinson, Dr Rebecca Phillip,
Dr Kim Lim, Dr Kate Towlson, Dr Carol Bindon, Dr Christabel Boyle, Dr Helen
Tindle, Dr Gracia Mwimba, Dr Sadia Mohammed
Yorkhill Children’s Hospital Consultants
Dr Sarah Hukin - children’s inpatient,
Dr Elaine Lockhart - Paediatric Liaison
Consultants in other Specialties
Dr Ama Addo, Child and Adolescent Learning Disability, Vacancy Looked
After and Accommodated Children, Dr Laxmi Kathuria CAMHS Forensic
Team
Associate Specialist, Dr Jane Duthie
Specialty Doctor, Dr Fernanda Espinosa
The Post
The post is 10 Programmed Activities per week. 4 based at Inverclyde
CAMHS and 6 based at Renfrew CAMHS
The Postholder will be responsible to Dr Saman Khan Drs Kim Lim and
Rebecca Philip, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists.
The post-holder’s primary responsibilities are the day to day medical and
psychiatric assessment and treatment of Community Child and adolescent
psychiatry patients attending the Centres. Such responsibilities will be
undertaken under the supervision and support of the Consultant Psychiatrists
(Dr Saman Khan, Dr Kim Lim and Dr Rebecca Philip). If not already an
Approved Medical Practitioner under the terms of the Mental Health (Care and
Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 training will be arranged as soon as possible
after appointment is made. In addition the post-holder will be encouraged to
develop special interests for example, a particular treatment modality or in the
management of a particular disorder. The post-holder will also be supported
in pursuing research and/or audit.
The clinical commitments of the post will be contained within the following
time-table but there may be some flexibility to work evenings or long days.
There is no out of hours duty. Participation in evening work is optional in lieu
of daytime work by negotiation.
The following is a sample timetable and is open to negotiation.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Weekend
Other Duties
AM
PM
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PM
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PM
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PM
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PM
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PM
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PM
LOCATION
Larkfield
Larkfield
Larkfield
Larkfield
Aranthrue
Aranthrue
Aranthrue
Aranthrue
Aranthrue
Aranthrue
WORK DONE
Clinical work
Clinical work
Clinical work, supervision, SPA
Clinical work
Team meeting, SPA, supervision
Clinical work
Clinical work
Clinical work,
Clinical work
Clinical work
The following Person Specification applies to candidates for the post
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Essential
Full Registration with the GMC
and a licence to practice
Post Graduate training of
relevant experience – some of
which must be in psychiatry
Good communication skills
with Children and Adolescents
Capacity to work under
pressure and ability to prioritise
work
Approved Medical Practitioner
or willingness to train as an
AMP
Good team worker
Excellent time keeping
Meticulous note keeping
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Desirable
Experience in Paediatrics, GP
or a medical specialty
Available for flexible hours
Knowledge of the law as it
applies to children
Experience of family work
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
Fixed Term
GRADE AND SALARY
Speciality Doctor
£ 37,547 £ 70,018 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 Dr
Rebecca Philip or Dr Kim Lim on 0141 886 5921 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 24 April 2015