Specialty Doctor in child and Adolescent mental health services
templeton business centre
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 37027D
cLOSING DATE: nOON 17th april 2015
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SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
Post: Specialty Doctor in child and Adolescentmental health services
Base:Templeton business centre
This is a new post funded for 1 year, to enhance and develop our Neurodevelopmental service. The post is based at Templeton Business Centre.
The post holder will be a member of multidisciplinary team helping to develop the Tier 3 CAMH service for East Glasgow. Our service works with children and young people up to their 18th Birthday as well as with their families/carers. Experience in Psychiatry or Paediatrics is essential and additional experience in General Practice or a Medical Specialty would be advantageous.
The Specialty Doctor’s primary responsibilitywould be the medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment of young people with neurodevelopmental problems. The greatest number of these cases will have a diagnosis of ADHD often with additional comorbid difficulties such as ASD or Tic disorder. The post holder will have supervision and support from Consultant Psychiatrists Dr. Michelle Thrower, Dr. Joanna Young and Dr. Julie Arthur. In addition the post holder would be expected to work with the newly developed nurse led ADHD service in East CAMHS in the follow up of a cohort of longer term patients.
The post represents an opportunity for an appropriately experienced and motivated individual to contribute to shaping service development. Development of special interests and audit will be encouraged. There are many opportunities for internal and external CDP and relevant training can be provided. We encourage you to contact us to make informal enquiries at 0141 277 7515. Dr M. Thrower/Dr. Julie Arthur/Dr. J Young would be happy to discuss the post with you and giveyou an opportunity to visit the centre and meet the team. For further information and a job description please contact Medical staffing at HR recruitment.
The East CAMHS service is situated inBridgeton area of Glasgow. There are good transport links within this 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 part-time.
Specialty Doctor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
East CAMHS Glasgow
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Job Description
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SPECIALST SERVICES
FULL TIMESPECIALTY DOCTOR in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Post based at Templeton Business Centre, Bridgeton, Glasgow.
CAMHS East Glasgow.
The East Glasgow Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a specialist NHS multidisciplinary team, consisting of Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language therapy (and trainees in those disciplines) administrative support andsessional input from other professionals such as Dietetics are also available.
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 East Glasgow, Cambuslang and Rutherglen. We serve a combined population of around 240,000. 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.
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:
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 living within our catchment area. 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.
A large proportion of our work involves the assessment and treatment of children and young people with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
A recent audit of work has led to a clearer picture of the quantity of medical time (specific partnership time) required to see these children and young people. All members of the team are involved in the initial assessment and follow up of these children but a newly designed nurse led ADHD service is now being established to review and support those who require longer term follow up. Our speciality doctor would play an active role in this care pathway.
The East Glasgow team has 3 part time consultant psychiatry posts. Dr. Thrower 0.7wte Dr. Arthur 0.8wte and Dr. Young 0.6wte.
There are also routinely core trainee psychiatrists on rotational placement.
There are currently 3 other Speciality Doctor working in other out patient teams within GG&C. This new post has been developed because of an increase in referrals and patient numbers over the last few years.
The staff aim to provide high quality mental health care for children and adolescents, meeting the requirements outlined in the following documents:-
- 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 healthreferrers must inform the child’s GP (e.g. Copyreferral letter)
• Referral can be made of a child or young person before their 18th 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 the 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.
Medical Staff in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde CAMHS
Clinical Director
Dr Julie Metcalfe based at Templeton Business Centre Glasgow
Lead Psychiatrists
Dr Anne-Marie Discombe
Dr Michelle Thrower
Medical Staff in the Adolescent Unit (Skye House)
Dr Anne Marie Discombe, Consultant Adolescent Psychiatrist Psychiatrist (lead Psychiatrist)
Dr Jane Fuller Consultant Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr Sheila Flett, Associate Specialist 0.6wte
Dr Marialuisa Acquaviva Specialty Doctor
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 Joanna Young, Dr Jackie Pickett, Dr Anne Greer, Dr Sadia Mohammed, Dr Dianne Forsyth, Dr Gordon Wilkinson, Dr Helen Tindle, Dr Rebecca Phillip, Dr Kim Lim, Dr Gracia Mwimba, Dr Kate Towlson, Dr Christabel Boyle.
Yorkhill Children’s Hospital Consultants
Sarah Hukin - children’s inpatient, (Caledonia House)
Dr Elaine Lockhart - Paediatric Liaison
Consultants in other Tier 4 Teams
Dr Ama Addo, Child and Adolescent Learning Disability
Dr Laxmi Kathuria Forensic/Looked After and Accomodated CAMHS teams
Community SAS Doctors
Associate Specialist, Dr Jane Duthie
Specialty Doctor, Dr Fernanda Espinosa
The Post
The post is a full time post of 10 programmed activities per week. It is based at Templeton Buisness centre, 62 Templeton street, Glasgow G40 1DA.
The Postholder will be responsible to Dr Michelle Thrower, Dr. Joanna Young and Dr. Julie Arthur 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 patients attending the Centre. Such responsibilities will be undertaken under the supervision and support of the Consultant Psychiatrists. The post holder will predominantly be seeing young people with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders both in the initial stages of assessment and treatment and their longer term follow up. 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 working part time if required. There is no out of hours duty.
The following is a sample timetable and is open to negotiation.
LOCATION / WORK DONEMonday / AM
PM / Templeton
Templeton / Clinical work
Clinical Work
Tuesday / AM
PM / Templeton
Templeton / Clinical work
Clinical work
Wednesday / AM
PM / Templeton
Templeton / Team meetings, supervision
Clinical work
Thursday / AM
PM / Templeton
Templeton / Clinical work
SPA
Friday / AM
PM / Templeton
Templeton / Clinical work
Clinical work
Weekend / AM
PM
Other Duties / AM
PM
The following Person Specification applies to candidates for the post
Essential / Desirable- Full Registration with the GMC
- Post Graduate training and relevant experience – some of which must be in psychiatry or paediatrics
- Good communication skills with Children and Adolescents
- Capacity to work under pressure and ability to prioritise work
- Good team worker
- Excellent time keeping
- Meticulous note keeping
- Experience in GP or a medical specialty
- Knowledge of the law as it applies to children
- Experience of family work
- Holder of driving license.
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 TermGRADE AND SALARY / Specialty Doctor
£37,923 -£ 70,718 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 Time40.00
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:
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 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
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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Dr Michelle Thrower or Dr Julie Arthuron 0141 277 7515 with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.
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Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice
Immigration Questionnaire
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NOMINATION OF REFEREES
It is Board policy that no person can act as a member of an Advisory Appointments Committee and be a referee for a candidate for that post. You should therefore check with your proposed referees whether there is likely to be any difficulty in this respect for we may otherwise have to invite you to submit another name or names
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, 1st Floor
Modular Building, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
GLASGOW
G12 0XH
CLOSING DATE
The closing Date will be17 April 2015