CONSULTANT FORENSIC
PSYCHIATRIST
LEVERNDALE HOSPITAL
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 37135D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 8TH MAY 2015
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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.
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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: CONSULTANT FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST
BASE: LEVERNDALE HOSPITAL
This post, which comprises 10 PA’s, is based at Leverndale Hospital, Glasgow and
involves responsibility for 15 male inpatients in one low secure ward and a proportion
of patients who move to our open pre-discharge ward. There are also 2 prison
sessions. On call responsibilities will be shared with other consultant forensic
psychiatrist colleagues on an approximately 1:13 rota.
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 in
Forensic Psychiatry or eligibility for specialist registration CESR (CP) in Forensic
Psychiatry or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
CONSULTANT IN FORENSIC
PSYCHIATRY
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Ref: 37135D
MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
1.
This information package has been compiled to provide prospective
candidates with details of the post and background information about the
Mental Health Partnership GG&C
2.
The contents of this package are as follows:a.
b.
Job Description
Terms and Conditions of Service
Also included separately is the Division’s Equal Opportunities monitoring
form. Please note, this monitoring form is required for monitoring purposes
only and will not be made available to the interview panel prior to shortlisting.
3.
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Dr Martin Culshaw, Clinical Director
on Tel: 0141 232 6429
4.
Any offer of appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory
references Disclosure Scotland clearance and a report from the Occupational
Health Service. For Consultant appointments Completion of day 1 and day 2
Section 22 training is needed prior to taking up the post as the job includes
AMP duties. Certificates must be provided to Medical Staffing.
Job Description
CONSULTANT FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST
LEVERNDALE HOSPITAL
Applications are invited for a full-time post in Forensic Psychiatry based at the low secure forensic unit
at Leverndale Hospital. This is part of a 50 bedded inpatient forensic service spread across 5 wards for
men with mental illness or learning disability and forensic needs. The focus is on the rehabilitation into
the community of patients whose risk management, treatment and support needs have been fully
assessed by the clinical team. This is a tremendous opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic
individual to join our service and take a full part in the ongoing development of the largest forensic
service in Scotland.
The post holder will be supported by a medical secretary. Core and specialist trainees are also attached
to the department. The physical care of the patients is looked after by GP sessions. There are
established forensic community mental health teams covering the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
health board area. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with colleagues to provide
a full range of services to inpatients and ensure their eventual appropriate and safe transfer to a low
secure or outpatient setting.
Present Service Provision
The division of Mental Health is responsible for the provision of mental health services for the whole of
Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The lead associate medical director of mental health and learning
disabilities is Dr Michael Smith. The clinical director for the forensic directorate is Dr Martin Culshaw.
The forensic service General Manager is Fiona McNeil and the management team operates from a
range of bases including Rowanbank Clinic, Leverndale Hospital, Douglas Inch Centre, Clutha House
and Blythswood House in Renfrew.
The post covers Glasgow and Clyde which has a total population of 1.2 million. The successful
applicant will join 12 other forensic consultants in Glasgow and Clyde and will take part in a combined
on call rota on a pro rata basis.
The directorate’s clinical staff include forensic psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, nurses, occupational
therapists and speech and language therapists who specialise in working with mentally disordered
offenders. The clinicians are fully supported by an administration team who provide secretarial and
administrative services to ensure the smooth running of the directorate. For inpatients, care is provided
through a progressive, patient focussed approach within a safe and secure environment. Treatment
interventions are underpinned by risk assessment and management to maximise the rehabilitation
potential of the individual patient. The focus is on maximising education and employment opportunities
with a view to supervised or independent living in the community in the future.
The core components of the forensic directorate are:
1. Community service: this has undergone a period of development in recent years into a robust
service for the whole of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, split into two teams (Glasgow and
Clyde). The directorate provides outpatient clinics and day services in Glasgow city centre and
various settings in Clyde. Community outreach services including sheriff court and prison liaison
work across Glasgow and Clyde.
2. Forensic Learning Disability service: as well as low and medium secure learning disability beds,
there is a community forensic learning disability service across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
3. The Rowanbank Clinic medium secure unit: a 74 bed, purpose built unit which opened in 2007
at Stobhill Hospital. It is Scotland’s largest medium secure unit and represents not only a
significant development locally but also a major expansion in the range of services within the
forensic estate in Scotland. The Clinic provides a medium secure service to NHS Greater
Glasgow and Clyde and also to the other Health Boards in the West of Scotland region. Within
the Clinic, there is a 12 bed male admissions unit and 44 male rehabilitation beds across 4
wards. There are 10 female beds across 2 wards including 4 beds for female learning disability
patients. There is a separate 8 bed male learning disability ward. The learning disability beds
form the national medium secure learning disability service for Scotland and are funded via a
National Risk Share Scheme. There are dedicated teams of medical, psychology, nursing and
occupational therapy staff with additional input from a pharmacist, a dietician and a speech and
language therapist. The wards are supported by a well appointed community and sports centre.
4. Leverndale Hospital low secure unit: there are 50 forensic inpatient beds: 30 low secure male
mental illness beds, providing services ranging from assessment and respite through continuing
care and specialist treatments to rehabilitation; 12 close supervision learning disability beds;
and an 8 bedded, open, pre-discharge ward for intensive rehabilitation. There are dedicated
teams of medical, psychology, nursing and occupational therapy staff with additional input from
a pharmacist, a dietician and a speech and language therapist. The wards are supported by
areas for occupational therapy and other activities both indoors and outdoors.
5. Forensic liaison work: this includes prison sessions (currently 9 consultant sessions across 4
prisons); a Sherriff Court diversion scheme covering 4 courts (Forensic CPNs triaging referrals,
with medical assessments undertaken by higher trainees under consultant supervision); and
forensic assessments of patients elsewhere within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Mental
Health Services.
Medical Staffing - Forensic Directorate (not including advertised post)
Dr Mark Davidson – consultant forensic psychiatrist - Rowanbank Clinic
Dr Louise Ramsay – consultant forensic psychiatrist, learning disability service – Leverndale Hospital
Dr Melanie Baker – consultant forensic psychiatrist– Leverndale Hospital
Dr George MacDonald – consultant forensic psychiatrist – Clyde community forensic team
Dr Gavin Reid – consultant forensic psychiatrist - Rowanbank Clinic
Dr Martin Culshaw– clinical director/consultant forensic psychiatrist, female services - Rowanbank Clinic
Dr Brian Gillatt– consultant forensic psychiatrist– Rowanbank Clinic
Dr Kalpana Sankey – consultant forensic psychiatrist – Glasgow community forensic team
Dr Laurence Tuddenham – consultant forensic psychiatrist – Glasgow community forensic team
Dr Rona Gow - consultant forensic psychiatrist - Rowanbank Clinic
Dr Jeremy Burley – consultant forensic psychiatrist – Forensic community learning disability team
Dr Siva Appan - consultant forensic psychiatrist - Rowanbank Clinic/Glasgow community forensic team
Dr Lawrence Martean - consultant forensic psychotherapist
Mental Health Services in Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Adult and elderly services in Glasgow & Clyde are managed within the construct of Community Health
Partnerships within Glasgow and within Greater Glasgow and South Clyde as part of Community Health
Partnerships or Community Health and Care partnerships. Mental Health services have up until recently
been overseen/managed by the Mental Health Partnership, which is currently going through a period of
review. There are excellent clinical and non-clinical support services available including the full range of
psychiatric sub-specialities. General adult community services are already well established and based
around generic community mental health teams. These services have been enhanced by the further
development of crisis/home support, early intervention and primary care mental health teams.
Duties of the Post
The successful candidate would work predominantly with about 15 male inpatients in one low secure
ward and would be expected to retain responsibility for the care of patients who move to our open predischarge ward. A significant proportion of the patients will have restricted patient status. All forensic
directorate patients are managed on the Care Programme Approach. The post also includes 2 prison
sessions at the women’s prison (HMP Cornton Vale) in Stirling.
The successful candidate will be expected to lead a multidisciplinary team and to assess patients for
admission, including patients moving from medium and high security settings. He/she will participate in
the forensic on call rota and cover for colleagues during absence in line with arrangements set out in the
national Terms and Conditions. The forensic on call rota covers the whole of NHS Greater Glasgow
and Clyde and, on the appointment of this post, full time consultants will be on call 1 in 13. Home visits,
court reports, Mental Health Act/Adults with Incapacity Act and liaison assessments will be undertaken
as required. Duties also include continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing
for all proper delegation to, and training of, staff.
Specific responsibilities of the post will include the following:
1. Consultant leadership within a multidisciplinary inpatient team.
2. Responsible Medical Officer for detained and restricted patients within the low secure
and pre-discharge service.
3. Responsibility for assessment and ongoing treatment of patients referred to the
service. This includes assessment of suitability for low security.
4. Participation in the forensic directorate medical on-call rota.
5. Liaison with forensic colleagues, and colleagues in other mental health services at
local, regional and national level.
6. Contribution to strategic development and ongoing development of the service.
7. Teaching and supervision to individuals from varied backgrounds and in particular
trainee medical staff.
8. Establishing and maintaining close professional links by attending and taking part in
local and national case conferences, journal clubs and other teaching.
9. Participating in the medical advisory structure through the divisions of psychiatry and
other committees.
10. Home visits, court reports, CPA, MAPPA, Mental Health Act/Adults with Incapacity
Act and liaison assessments will be undertaken as required.
The exact nature of commitments will be a matter of agreement between the post-holder, Clinical
Director and the Medical Director.
Teaching/Administration
The post holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the
proper function of the clinical team. He or she will be expected to participate in the broader aspect of
administration and management within the forensic directorate.
It is expected that the successful candidate will take part in continuing professional development and
participation in audit or research is encouraged. The post holder will be actively involved in the teaching
of undergraduate medical students. In addition the post holder will be expected to participate in the
postgraduate teaching of medical staff and staff of other disciplines.
Other Information
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Dr Martin Culshaw, Clinical Director. Tel: 0141 232 6429.
PROVISIONAL JOB PLAN
CONSULTANT FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST
Leverndale Hospital
a.m.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Patient reviews
Multi-disciplinary
team meeting
Referrals meeting/
Business meetings/
Educational
meetings
CPA meetings/
Admin
CPD
Prison Clinic
Leverndale
Hospital
p.m.
Multi-disciplinary
team meeting
Open rehab ward
Leverndale
Hospital
(currently HMP
Cornton Vale)
Low secure ward
Leverndale
Hospital
Multi-disciplinary
reviews of risk
assessments and
rehab plans
Douglas Inch
Leverndale
Centre
(0.5 SPA) Hospital (0.5 SPA)
Patient reviews
Patient reviews
Prison Clinic
New assessments
(currently HMP
Cornton Vale)
Leverndale
Hospital
Leverndale
Hospital/ Various
Leverndale
Hospital
JOB PLAN AND TIMETABLE
A job plan will be agreed between the post holder and clinical director.
This 10 programmed activity (p.a) (= 40 hour) post consists of:
1 p.a. of supporting professional activity
9 p.a. of direct clinical care
Direct Clinical Care time will include emergency and on call duties and 0.5 p.a. of a ‘group
tasks’ relevant to the directorate and the individual by negotiation with the Clinical Director.
The job plan could also be arranged to suit a part time individual in discussion with the
Clinical Director.
JOB PLAN – YEAR
Name:
Specialty: FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY
Agreed with
on (date):
Principal Place of Work: LEVERNDALE HOSPITAL
Contract: FULL TIME
Programmed Activities: 10
EPAs:
AMP approval date:
0
Availability Supplement: 3 %
On call frequency: 1:13
Premium Rate Payment Received:
Seniority:
Paypoint:
Managerially Accountable to: DR MARTIN CULSHAW
Discretionary Points: 0
Responsible for:
a)
Merit Awards: N/A
LOW SECURE BEDS, LEVERNDALE HOSPITAL
LIAISON PSYCHIATRY, HMP CORNTON VALE
Timetable of activities which have a specific location and time
DAY
Monday
From / To:
AM
HOSPITAL /
LOCATION
Leverndale hospital
(Pre-discharge Ward)
PM
Tuesday
From / To:
AM
PM
Wednesday
From / To:
AM
TYPE OF WORK
Patient reviews,
2 DCC
MDT meeting/CPA
meetings
Leverndale hospital
(Ward 5)
MDT meeting
2 DCC
Risk updates/CPA
meetings/patient reviews
Douglas Inch Centre
Referral and allocation
meeting
Journal club meeting
0.5 SPA
PM
Leverndale Hospital/
various
Patient reviews
New assessments
1.5 DCC
Thursday
From / To:
Leverndale hospital
Admin
Patient reviews
CPD
1.5 DCC
HMP Cornton Vale
Friday
From / To
Variable
Prison referrals
Prison healthcare MDT
meeting
0.5 SPA
2 DCC
b)
Activities which are not undertaken at specific locations or times
MAPPA meetings
Mental Health Tribunal
Assessments- low security, forensic opinion, unsupported S264 appeals
Daytime on-call work
All medico-legal work to be done within Directorate guidelines
c)
Activities during Premium Rate Hours of Work, e.g. hours outwith 8am-8pm Monday to
Friday
On call work
Extra programmed activities – see separate contract and schedule
d)
NA
This job plan is due for review annually, or more often, if the re-design of services,
changes to staffing resources, working practices,
or the Consultant’s circumstances require it.
JOB PLAN:
Type of Activity
Description of Activity including
when and where activity is
conducted
Average number of hours spent on
each activity per week including travel
where appropriate
Direct Clinical Care
Emergency duties (including
emergency work carried out during or
arising from on-call)
Attending Tribunals
Completing relevant paperwork
4
MH Act/ Legislation work
8
Ward rounds
HMP Cornton Vale prison clinic
8
Outpatient clinics
2
Other patient treatment
Assessments of new referrals
Multi-disciplinary meetings about direct
patient care
CPA meetings
Risk update meetings
Rehab plan review meetings
6
5
Administration directly related to
patient care
(e.g. referrals, notes complaints,
correspondence with other
practitioners)
Cover for colleagues
0.5
On- site medical cover
2.5
Any other work directly linked to the
direct clinical care of NHS patients
Total Direct Clinical Care Activities
MAPPA meetings
Referrals meeting
36 hours= 9PA
Type of Activity
Description of Activity including
when and where activity is
conducted
Average number of hours spent on
each activity per week including travel
where appropriate
Supporting Professional Activities
3
Continuing professional development
Reading journals
Attending educational meetings
Journal club
UGASP
Some training events
Presenting cases
Teaching and training
0.25
Management of doctors in training
Audit
Job Planning/Peer Review
Appraisal/Revalidation
0.25
Research
0.5
Contribution to service management
and planning
Division and other management
meetings
Low secure business meeting
Clinical governance activities
Any other supporting professional
activities
Total Supporting Professional
Activities
4 hours = 1 SPA
Type of Activity
Description of Activity including
when and where activity is
conducted
Average number of hours spent on
each activity per week including
travel where appropriate
Additional responsibilities
(i.e. duties of a professional nature
carried out for or on behalf of the
employer or the Scottish Executive
which are beyond the range of the
supporting professional activities
normally expected of a consultant)
Formal medical management
responsibilities
Other additional responsibilities
Total Additional Responsibilities
Type of Activity
Other external duties
(i.e. work not directly for the NHS
employer, but relevant to and in the
interests of the NHS)
Trade union and professional
association duties
Acting as an external member of an
advisory appointments committee
Undertaking assessments for NHS
Education for Scotland, NHS Quality
Improvement for Scotland or
equivalent bodies
Reasonable quantities of work for the
Royal Colleges in the interests of the
wider NHS
Work for the General Medical Council
or other national bodies concerned
with professional regulation
NHS disciplinary procedures and NHS
appeals procedures
Other external duties
Total Other External Duties
Description of Activity including
when and where activity is conducted
Average number of hours spent on
each activity per week including travel
where appropriate
Facilities and Resources
Details of the facilities and resources necessary to
support delivery of the consultant’s duties and
objectives for all programmed activities
Staffing support
Secretary and secretarial cover
Accommodation
Office
Equipment
PC, printer, dictaphone
Any other identified resources necessary
Objectives may cover personal development needs, training goals, organisation issues, CME and CPD e.g.
acquisition/consolidation of new skills and techniques
Objective
How objective will be met and resources
required
Timescale
JOB PLAN REVIEW
The completed review form should be sent to your Medical Director’s Office. A copy should be
kept by you and your Job Plan Reviewer
Name:
Specialty:
Forensic Psychiatry
Full Time/Part Time:
Principal Base: Leverndale
Full
NHS Activities/University Activities: NHS
Review Date:
1. CURRENT PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES
Extra Programmed Activities
Core Contract
No. of Direct Clinical Care PA’s:
No. of Supporting Professional
activities:
Frequency of On-Call rota with
prospective cover.
9
1
No. of Extra Programmed Activities
0
1 in 13
On Call Availability Supplement
Date of Last Appraisal
3%
2. PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES FOR 20 – 20 FOLLOWING JOB PLAN REVIEW
Extra Programmed Activities
Core Contract
No. of Direct Clinical Care PA’s:
No. of Extra Programmed Activities
No. of Supporting Professional
activities:
Frequency of On-Call rota with
prospective cover.*
Review Date:
On Call Availability Supplement
*Calculation for rota with prospective cover = no. of consultants x 42 / 52
3. JOB PLAN STATUS ON REVIEW
Job Plans can be changed to reflect service change and/or individual circumstances
any change will be subject to 3 months notice on either side.
Date of Job Plan review meeting:
Job Plan agreed on review:
YES
NO
(please place “X” as appropriate)
Has Job Plan been changed as a result of review?
YES
(If yes, attach revised job plan and e-mail copy to HR Department)
Signed
Please Print Name:
Signed
NO
(Consultant under review)
Date:
(Medical Manager undertaking review)
Please Print Name:
Date:
Objectives – please provide a revised objectives section to reflect agreed objectives for
In the event of a failure to reach agreement the form should still be returned. Further
attempts at local resolution will then take place and the consultant has a right to
proceed to mediation
APPENDIX A
New Consultant Contract – Job Plan Review
Job Planning Year 20Name of Consultant: ………………………………….. Directorate: ………………………
Section 1: Progression through Seniority and Pay Points
[For completion by Medical Manager and to be shared with the Consultant]
Paragraph 5.2.3 of the Consultant Grade Terms & Conditions of Service, states that “An
Employer may decide to delay progression through seniority points in any year only where it
can be demonstrated that, in that year, the Consultant has not met the following criteria”.
Y
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
N
Met the time and service commitments in the job plan (see
T&Cs Section 3, paragraphs 3.2.2 to 3.2.6).
Met the personal objectives in the Job Plan or – where this
has not been achieved for reasons beyond their control –
having made every reasonable effort to do so. (see T&Cs
paragraph 3.2.16 to 3.2.21)
Participated satisfactorily in annual appraisal last year, job
planning and objective setting for the forthcoming year;
Worked towards any changes agreed as being necessary to
support achievement of the organisation’s service
objectives in the last job plan review.
Allowed the NHS (in preference to any other organisation) to
utilise the first portion of any additional capacity they have
(see T&Cs paragraph 4.4.6 to 4.4.12); or
Met required standards of conduct governing the
relationship between private practice and NHS
Commitments (see Section 6 and Appendix 8 of T&Cs).
Progress through seniority points will not be deferred in circumstances where the inability
to meet the requirements set out in paragraph 5.2.3 above is occasioned by factors outwith
the control of the Consultant, for example, absence on leave. In addition progression
through seniority points must not be related to or affected by the outcome of the appraisal
process.
I can / cannot * confirm that
has met the criteria stated in sections a) to e)
(+ section f where appropriate) for the year.
Signed: …………………………………………………………. (Medical Manager)
Date:………………………….
Name [Print]: ……………………………………………………… Directorate: ………………………….
(*Section 3 to be completed by Consultant and Medical Manager if any criteria are not
met)
N/A
Section 2: Private Practice – This section should be completed by the Consultant
Para 4.4.8 states that “A Consultant (whether working full-time or part-time) who
wishes to undertaken Private Practice must inform NHSGG&C in writing”.
A Consultant undertaking Private Practice must abide by the standards outlined in Section 6
and Appendix 8 of the Consultant Contract.
Please confirm if you plan to undertake Private Practice next year:
Yes
No
Signed: …………………………………………………………. (Consultant)
Date: ………………………….
Name [Print]: ……………………………………………………… Directorate: ………………………….
Section 3: Job Plan Review - Addendum
A. To be completed by Consultant
What if any factors, outwith your control, have contributed to failing to meet the criteria listed in
Section 1?
B. To be completed by Medical Manager
In what way has the Consultant failed to meet the criteria listed in Section 1, please
Include details of actions you have taken to resolve the issue e.g. interim job plan review
Signed: …………………………………………………………. (Consultant)
Date: ………………………….
Name [Print]: ……………………………………………………………………………
Signed: …………………………………………………………. (Medical Manager)
Date: ………………….…
Name [Print]: ……………………………………………………………………………
This form will be passed to the Associate Medical Director within two weeks of the date of
the Job Plan Review Meeting. Where you (the Consultant) disagree with the terms of the
report you will be entitled to invoke the Mediation Process set out in Paragraph 3.4.1
(Stage 1) Consultant Grade Terms & Conditions of Service.
C.
To be completed by Associate Medical Director
Do you recommend pay progression for year
Yes
No
Signed: …………………………………………………. (Associate Medical Director)
Date: ……………….…
The completed form should be passed immediately to the Human Resources Department for
processing in accordance with paragraphs 5.2.7 to 5.2.10 of the Terms and Conditions.
Section 4 : - European Working Time Directive - 48 Hour Waiver
Employees may choose to work more than the 48 hour average weekly limit
provided that they agree this with the Departmental Director in writing.
This form is intended for this purpose and should be completed by both the
employee and the Departmental Director and kept with the employee’s personal
file.
NAME [Print]: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Job Title: ………………………………………………..……………………………………………….
Contracted Hours: ……………………………………………………………………..
Period of the Agreement: ………………….
………………………………….
To:
Reason for the Agreement: ………………………………………………………………………..…
(if applicable)
………………………………………………..…………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………….
If the employee is working for another employer the terms on which the
employee is to provide their Manager with details of the additional hours they
are working within
another job, must be stated below:......................................................................................................
..........
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Period of notice terminate this agreement by either party - 1 month.
NAME (Employee):
...............................................................................................
DATE OF SIGNING:
...............................................................................................
SIGNED: [Director or Associate Medical Director]
...............................................................................................
DATE OF SIGNING:
...............................................................................................
Section 22 Training
Completion of day 1 and day 2 Section 22 training is required prior to taking
up post. The Medical Staffing Department will require sight of your
certificates to this effect.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALITIES REQUIRED
Essential
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Full registration with the GMC, a licence to practise and be on the
Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry within 6 months of gaining
the award of CCT or equivalent from date of interview.
MRCPsych or equivalent.
An ability to interact professionally with colleagues, patients and carers.
A commitment to and working knowledge of multi-disciplinary working.
Leadership skills.
A robust, resilient and considered approach to managing differences in
clinical opinion and putting cases in front of a Mental Health Tribunal.
Knowledge of current issues in forensic psychiatry and an
understanding of the therapeutic use of security.
Section 22 approval.
UK driving licence
Desirable
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Publications in the medical literature and/or presentations at Royal
College or similar events.
Experience in providing teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate
level.
Comprehensive experience of the practical use of mental health
legislation.
Experience or training in a relevant therapeutic modality.
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 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 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 Martin
Culshaw on 0141 232 6429 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 08 May 2015
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 4th June 2015