consultant psychiatrist in eating disorders (6 PA’s)
MAckinnon house
stobhill hospital /Florence Street RESOURCE CENTRE
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 50872D
cLOSING DATE: 30th MARCH 2018
SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
Post: consultant psychiatrist in eating disorders (6 PA’s)
Base:mckinnon house, stobhill hospital
Applications are invited for this post which provides medical input to the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Adult Eating Disorder Service (AEDS). The service currently consists of a 4 inpatient beds at MacKinnon House, Stobhill Hospital and a community team providing intensive out-patient care. The service is currently under review and may be extended to provide a day hospital service. The post holder would be expected to take an active role in development of the service and also contribute to the safe management of eating disorder patients within Acute settings.
The post holder will be expected, following completion of service redesign process, to have psychiatric responsibility for the care of those patients with a severe primary eating disorder diagnosis across NHS GG&C. 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 with the support of the AEDS community team.
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
A.
Job Description
CONSULTANT IN EATING DISORDERS – NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE
- Applications are invited for this 6-session post based at Stobhill Hospital / Florence Street Resource Centre, Glasgow. The post-holder will provide medical leadership and care for AEDS (Adult Eating Disorder Service) community patients and inpatient beds based at MacKinnon House, Stobhill Hospital in North Glasgow. The post-holder will be supported by a Team Secretary at base and a Medical Secretary at Stobhill Hospital.
- Service Provision
The service is currently under review and the postholder will be expected to contribute to the further development of the service.
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 community team have previously managed patients in partnership with the CMHTs, however following a service review it is expected that the medical role will be extended to provide medical care to those patients with a severe primary eating disorder diagnosis across NHS GG&C with the support of the AEDS community team.Referrals to AEDS community or inpatient service are routed through the CMHTs.
The post-holder will provide medical leadership to AEDS across inpatient and community sites. The expectation would be that he/she will also have an advisory role for CMHT Consultants and for GPs across NHS GG&C. He/she will further develop services for eating disorder patients within Acute settings as medical lead for the MARSIPAN group.
Admissions to the inpatient unit are planned, and the AEDS community team continue to provide input throughout the patient’s stay on the ward. 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.
Some eating disorder patients may be admitted to their locality wards when appropriate, and in discussion with the post holder who would be expected to work jointly with the CMHT Consultant to manage care during the inpatient stay.
Junior doctor cover for the inpatient service will be provided by the Duty Doctor at Mackinnon House, however junior doctors may spend sessions in the eating disorder service by agreement. It is expected that the post-holder should apply to become an ST4-6 Trainer.
There is a currently a Day patient programme based at the Florence Street Resource Centre which runs for 2 days a week offering a service both to patients in the community and inpatient beds. AEDS inpatients receive input from the OT department and the AEDS day patient programme throughout their admission, when physically able.
However, as part of the AEDS service review, a Day Hospital model is actively being developed and it is expected that the medical input will be defined within this development plan and be included within current resource . A Medical Officer provides physical health care input to the community service.
The AEDS community team currently comprises of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, who is the designated Clinical Lead for the service, 1 wte Band 7 Team Co-ordinator, 2.6 wte Clinical Psychologists, 0.3 Medical Practitioner, 1.4 wte Dietitians, 1wte Occupational Therapist, 7.4 wte Band 6 Nurses, an Assistant Psychologist and a Team Secretary.
- Medical Staffing North East Glasgow
North Glasgow
Consultants
Dr J McTaggart*, General Adult Psychiatry Springpark
Dr N Naven, General Adult Psychiatry, Springpark (part time)
Dr D Brown*, General Adult Psychiatry, Springpark, Clinical Tutor
Dr D Mason*, General Adult Psychiatry, Springpark
Dr K Sowerbutts General Adult Psychiatry, IPCU, Stobhill Hospital (part-time)
Dr N Masson*, General Adult Psychiatry/Research, KHCC (part-time)
Dr D Monaghan, General Adult Psychiatry, KHCC (part-time), Lead Clinician
Dr D Culshaw. General Adult Psychiatry, KHCC (part-time)
Dr R Hosie, General Adult Psychiatry, Rehabilitation Dept, Stobhill, Lead Clinician
Dr D Brown*, Old Age Psychiatry, Bridgeview Centre, Lead Clinician Old Age
Dr A Fergie, Old Age Psychiatry, Woodlands Centre
Vacant post - Addiction Psychiatry, Eriskay House, Stobhill
Dr R Krishnadas*, Early Psychosis Intervention Service Psychiatrist, Springburn
Dr Ruth Ward, General Adult Psychiatry, Birdston, Clinical Director
Non Consultant Career Grades
Dr KB Idris, Staff Grade, General Adult Psychiatry, Springpark
Vacancy, Staff Grade, General Adult Psychiatry-CTT (part-time), KHCC
Dr L Ault, Staff Grade, IPCU, (part time) Stobhill
East Glasgow
Consultants
Dr M Cohen*, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Dept, Anvil Centre
Dr D Crossley, Psychotherapy (part time), Psychotherapy Dept, Anvil Centre
Vacant - Liaison Psychiatry
Dr T Donegan, General Adult Psychiatry, Arran Centre
Dr K McElroy. General Adult Psychiatry, Arran Centre
Dr S Cummings*, General Adult Psychiatry, Arran Centre
Dr K Mackay, General Adult Psychiatry, Arran Centre
Dr O Gallagher. General Adult Psychiatry, Homeless Team
Dr R McCaffery*. General Adult Psychiatry, Auchinlea, (part-time), Clinical Tutor
Dr S Thomson, General Adult Psychiatry,Auchinlea, Undergraduate Tutor
Vacant post , General Adult Psychiatry, Auchinlea
Dr C Leeming, General Adult Psychiatry, Auchinlea
Dr A Philipson, Old Age Psychiatry, Parkview Centre
Dr R Brown, Old Age Psychiatry, Parkview Centre
Dr A Williams, Psychotherapy, Homeless Service
Dr I MacKay, Homeless Addictions Service
Dr J Fair, Addictions Service, Parkhead Hospital
*= SpR Trainer
Non-Consultant Staff
Dr Leeanne Hawthorne,Specialty Grade, General Adult Psychiatry, Arran Centre
Dr Rani Emmadisetty,Specialty Grade, General Adult Psychiatry, Auchinlea Centre
There are approximately 26 junior trainees on the North East Glasgow Training Scheme.
- Governance Arrangements
AEDS is managed by Katrina Phillips, Head of Adult Services for North East Glasgow HSCP and the Clinical Director is Dr Ruth Ward.
Mental Health Services are divided into four sectors, South, West, North & East and Clyde and the Lead Associate Medical Director is Dr Michael Smith. The Chief Officer is David Williams.
- 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 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.
- Other Information
Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed by Dr Ruth Ward, Clinical Director (0141 532 3229) and Dr Charlotte Nevison, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, AEDS (0141 232 7055).
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
CONSULTANT IN EATING DISORDERS
DAY / HOSPITAL / LOCATION / TYPE OF WORKMonday
9am-1 pm / Stobhill Hospital / MDT review / Liaison / Admin
Tuesday
9am-1pm / Stobhill Hospital / Ward Round
Wednesday
9am-1 pm
1 -5 pm / Florence Street
Various / Weekly Team Meeting
SPA / CPD / Audit / Research
Thursday
9am- 1pm / Florence Street / Outpatient Clinc
Friday
9am-1pm / Stobhill Hospital / MDT review / Liaison / Admin
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.
Person Specification
QUALITIES REQUIRED
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 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
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- The ability to work with, and integrate psychological formulations alongside psychiatric diagnoses
- Wide experience in the provision of adult mental health services
- Experience of treating patients with eating disorders
- 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
- Comprehensive experience of the practical use of mental health legislation
- 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
- Medical psychotherapy training
- Experience of family therapy
- 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 / PermanentGRADE AND SALARY / Consultant
£78,304 - £ 105,570 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 / Part Time 24.00 (6PA's)
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:
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 / 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.
CONFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK / 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.
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Return of Applications
Please return your application by email to or to the recruitment address below;
Medical and Dental Recruitment Team
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Recruitment Services
West Glasgow ACH
Dalnair Street
Yorkhill
Glasgow
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CLOSING DATE
The closing Date will be30th March 2018
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 17th April 2018