CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST IN
PSYCHOTHERAPY
STOBHILL HOSPITAL – NORTH
GLASGOW AREA
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 40061D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 4TH DECEMBER 2015
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SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
POST: CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
BASE: STOBHILL HOSPITAL – NORTH GLASGOW AREA
Applications are invited from dynamic and enthusiastic individuals for this exciting post as
Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy at Stobhill Hospital.
The post-holder will be the lead Consultant for the Stobhill Psychotherapy Department and
will work with other members of the clinic team to provide the psychodynamic
psychotherapy service for North Glasgow. The team includes two part-time adult
psychotherapists (one psychoanalytic psychotherapist, one group analyst) and a nurse
therapist. The service offers direct work with patients, consultation to colleagues and
teaching and training of NorthEast Mental Health Directorate staff.
The post is linked to active teaching programmes. Continuing professional development,
audit and research are encouraged and supported.
The post is offered on a part-time basis (8 sessions).
Applicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practise 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 Psychotherapy or eligibility for specialist
registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview.
Applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent Non-UK applicants must demonstrate
equivalent training.
Job Description
Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy - Stobhill Psychotherapy
Department
The Post holder will be the lead Consultant for the Stobhill Psychotherapy
Department and will work with other members of the clinic team to provide the
psychodynamic psychotherapy service for North Glasgow.
1. Current Psychiatric Services – North East Glasgow
The psychiatric services in Glasgow are split into three areas; two Areas
North of the River Clyde and one Area to the South. The Northeast area has
established as a single directorate. The Northeast Glasgow Sector lies
between the River Clyde to the South, Possil Park in the west and
Easterhouse to the East and the Campsie Hills to the North. It covers a
population of approximately 350,000 with areas of significant deprivation.
General adult services in NorthEast Glasgow are provided by 4 community
resource centres: Springpark Centre (Springburn/Possill), Arran Centre (City
Centre Locality), Auchinlea (East Sector) and Kirkintilloch CMHT (Strathkelvin
Locality).
The Stobhill Psychotherapy Department provides a service for patients in
North Glasgow. Carswell House provides a psychotherapy service for patients
in East Glasgow.
In addition to the Psychotherapy and Psychology departments, also on the
Stobhill Hospital site is MacKinnon House (general adult inpatient unit and
IPCU), 2 rehab wards, 2 older adults wards, Eriskay House (addictions unit),
Skye House (regional adolescent unit) and Rowanbank (regional medium
secure unit). Ultimately it is planned that in patient services for East Glasgow
will be moved from Parkhead to the Stobhill site also.
Medical Staffing – North Glasgow
Consultant Staffing
Dr D Brown
Dr D Mason
Dr J McTaggart
Dr R Ward
Dr R Hosie
Dr N Masson
Dr D Monaghan
Dr D Brown
Dr A Fergie
Dr S Wylie
Dr A Cohen
General Adult Psychiatry, Springpark
General Adult Psychiatry, Springpark
General Adult Psychiatry, Springpark
General Adult Psychiatry, Springpark
General Adult Psychiatry, Kirkintilloch
General Adult Psychiatry, Kirkintilloch, Lead Clinician
General Adult Psychiatry, Kirkintilloch
Old Age Psychiatry, Bridgeview Centre, Lead Clinician
Old Age Psychiatry, Woodlands Centre
Addictions Psychiatry, Denmark Street/Eriskay House
Psychotherapy Dept, Stobhill
This vacancy
Dr D Patience
Dr R Krishnadas
Non-Consultant Staff
Dr Lucy Ault
Dr F Duncan
Dr KB Idris
Dr G Reynolds
Psychotherapy Dept, Stobhill
IPCU / Homeless Outpatients (city wide)
Early Intervention Psychosis Service
Specialty Doctor, IPCU
Specialty Doctor, Kirkintilloch
Specialty Doctor, Springpark
Specialty Doctor, Addictions
There are approximately 11 junior trainees (including foundation year and GP
trainees) on the North Glasgow Training Scheme.
2. Overview
This post is based in Stobhill Hospital where in-patient beds for the sector are
located. The theoretical model of practice is psychodynamic.
The consultant works as a core member of the multidisciplinary team
providing psychodynamic assessment and consultation, treatment, and
supervision. Other aspects of the role include teaching and providing
supervision and training of psychiatrists and other health professionals.
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
Psychotherapy or joint CCT in General Adult Psychiatry with Psychotherapy
or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK
applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. It is desirable that a
successful applicant would be an approved medical practitioner in terms of
the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2003. It is also desirable that the successful
applicant has membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
The post holder will also cover colleagues in line with the arrangements set
out in the National Terms and Conditions.
The post holder will be supported by input from fellow consultants for patients
whom they may share, and will be expected to liaise with staff for patients with
whom the care is shared.
3. Psychotherapy Services
There are 6 Psychotherapy services in GG&C: North Glasgow (Stobhill
Hospital), East Glasgow (Carswell House), South Glasgow (Leverndale
Hospital), Paisley (Dykebar Hospital), West Glasgow (Landsdowne),
Helensburgh/Dumbarton (Riverview Resource Centre), and there is a City
Wide Homeless and Personality Disorder Team based in Carswell House.
The emerging direction of Psychotherapy services in GG&C may be of a
networked service rather than a strictly sector based service. The Consultants
from these services meet regularly in the Division of Psychotherapy. There is
a wider group of clinical peer support in the West of Scotland Psychotherapy
Workshop where clinical work is presented and discussed.
There are many opportunities to develop in this post. The service accepts
referrals from General Practice, Primary and Community Mental Health
Teams in the area. There are regular clinical requests for assessment and
consultation. There are well developed Community Mental Health Teams who
may request consultation work to help working with particular patients.
Consultation may also be occasionally requested for in-patients.
4. Proposed timetable
The proposed timetable below is only a guide and the days and times of
clinical work would be flexible to meet the needs of the post-holder.
AM
PM
Monday
Clinical work
Clinical work
Tuesday
Clinical work
Clinical work
Wednesday
Team clinical and business
meetings and journal club
Clinical work
Thursday
SPA - Internal teaching
(North Glasgow)
alternating with consultant
Clinical
Psychotherapists’ case
discussion meeting
Friday
This job plan is negotiable and will be agreed between the successful applicant and
the Clinical Director. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde initially allocates all full time
consultants 10 PAs made up of 9 PAs in Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and one core
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) for CPD, audit, clinical governance,
appraisal, revalidation, job planning, internal routine communication and
management meetings. The precise allocation of SPA time and associate objectives
will be agreed with the successful applicant and will be reviewed at annual job
planning.
5. Duties of the Post
The post holder will be expected to provide additional medical leadership to
the team and assist with further developments of the service. There is
excellent support from a skilled, motivated multi-disciplinary team, medical
colleagues and management.
Flexibility of the post holder is necessary to provide psychotherapy services
and the post holder may be required to provide urgent advice to team
members.
The main duties are
Clinical
Allocation and psychodynamic assessment of patients referred to the service
Treatment planning and review.
Providing treatment of patients in appropriate modality, frequency and
duration.
Providing clinical supervision to psychotherapy team members.
Providing psychodynamic opinion, advice or consultation to colleagues on
request.
Education
The Royal College of Psychiatrists have mandatory guidelines for the training
of psychiatrists which include psychotherapy experience in Core and Higher
training. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the training and
supervision of medical colleagues. The post holder will be expected to
contribute to providing clinical and/or educational supervision psychotherapy
educational placement for Core Trainees, usually allocated one per six
months and in time Specialist Psychotherapy Trainees. Case Discussion /
Balint Group is also mandatory for the Core Trainees and may share this task
with the psychotherapy colleague or a colleague in general adult psychiatry.
Core Psychiatry trainees are required to undertake psychotherapy treatment
of a patient under supervision and to gain competencies in the
psychodynamic understanding of relationships. Supervision can be provided
in groups or to individuals depending on the needs of the supervisor and
trainees.
Advanced Trainees in general adult psychiatry may also request further
experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This is usually by individual
request and agreed with their Training Programme Director.
The post holder may also take part in teaching and training provided by the
West of, Scotland Deanery. The Committee in Psychiatry have a sub group
for psychotherapy who are responsible for organising and providing
psychotherapy training experiences. The MRCPsych Course, organised by
the Deanery is presently held in Erskine Hospital. There are lectures on
psychodynamic psychotherapy in the course. The post holder will be invited
onto the psychotherapy sub-committee and may become involved in the
provision of specialist lectures and teaching.
The post holder may also be asked to contribute to the teaching of medical
students on placement.
On Call
The post holder may choose to participate in the North Glasgow on call rota,
on a pro rata basis. The post holder, if not already approved by GG&C Board
under section 22 of the Mental health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act,
will have to undergo approved training.
Managerial
The post holder will be expected to have clinical leadership of the team and
support development of mental health and psychotherapy services. They will
be required to ensure proper and safe care of their patients. They will be
expected to take part in clinical audit and assist management in development
of services including the organisation and functioning of their team.
As part of the psychiatry advisory structure the post holder will become a
member of the NorthEast Glasgow Division of Psychiatry and be invited, in
time to take on roles associated with the development and management of
psychiatry in the wider mental health systems. The post holder may be invited
from time to time to management meetings to provide a psychodynamic view
to a particular problem or development.
Continued Professional Development
The post holder will be expected to remain in good standing for CPD. There
are numerous opportunities provided. Training requirements will be in
agreement with the Clinical Director and be supported via job planning and
clinical appraisal. Funding may be available to support this.
6. Date when post is vacant
Now
Person Specification
Consultant Psychotherapist
Essential

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 Psychotherapy 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.
Attributes
Education and
Qualifications:
Essential
MRCPsych or equivalent.
Desirable
Postgraduate Qualification
Full GMC registration with current
Licence to Practice.
Inclusion on GMC Specialist Register
(or be within 6 months of confirmed
entry onto the Specialist Register from
the date of interview).
Section 22 approval or willingness to
gain approval following appointment.
CCT in Psychotherapy
Experience:
o Expertise in
generalist
field
o Expertise in
subspecialty
field
Demonstrate
experience
Psychotherapy.
within Experience
within
Psychiatric specialties.
Experience of working within group Experience
of
psychotherapy.
based treatments
mentalisation
Experience
of
working
with
stakeholders, carers and service users
to develop and improve the patient
journey.
Demonstrable record of professional
achievements within a mental health
environment, evidenced by specific
examples throughout their career.
Team Working
other
Committed to working effectively within Demonstration of clinical
the multi-disciplinary team evidenced leadership
with examples throughout career.
Teaching
Training
& Ability to train and supervise junior
medical staff and other members of the
multi-disciplinary team; demonstrating
a flexible approach to reflect varied
learning styles.
Research
&
Publications
Experience of teaching and
training
postgraduate
and
undergraduate medical staff and
other professional groups and/or
carer/service user groups.
Demonstrate an interest to
participate in research and
encourage
evidence
based
practice.
Clinical Audit
Demonstrate breadth of knowledge Evidence
of
audit
cycle
and
understanding
of
Clinical completion.
Governance agenda within Mental
Health.
Evidence of involvement in other
Experience of service development areas of Clinical Governance
utilising Clinical Audit/Governance to (CIRs, ICP, MCNs, critical review
achieve patient centred improvement.
of evidence etc)
Service
Management
Experience of contributing to and Embrace innovative solutions to
supporting service modernisation and deliver modern patient centred
redesign programmes.
services.
Personal and Demonstrate
effective
clinical Clear evidence of providing
Interpersonal
leadership by demonstrating clinical clinical leadership and ability to
Skills
leadership within multi-disciplinary give examples.
teams
or
across
partnership
organisations.
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
£ 76,761 £ 103,490 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
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on www.show.scot.nhs.uk
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Register for Job Alerts at: www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Neil
Masson on 0141 232 8200 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 on 4th December 2015
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 21st December 2015