SPECIALTY DOCTOR
general adult psychiatry
RIVERSIDE RESOURCE CENTRE
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 42731d
cLOSING DATE: nOON on 27TH mAY 2016
SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
Post: specialty doctor in general adult psychiatry
base: riverside resource centre
Applications are invited from a dynamic and enthusiastic individual for this exciting part-time 6 PA Specialty Doctor post in General Adult Speciality Doctor post based in West Glasgow. The successful applicant will form an important and integral part of a large multi disciplinary team providing a general adult service to adults aged between 18 and 65 years and will work with the Community Mental Health Team, the in patient team and the Crisis Team. The associated inpatient beds are based at GartnavelRoyalHospital. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with colleagues to provide a full range of services to the out patient population suffering from psychiatric illness.
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 acutespecialties, or you will demonstrate and evidence equivalent experience and competencies.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Specialty Grade in General Adult Psychiatry –
Riverside CMHT
Part Time – 6 sessions
Ref: 42731D
NHS GLASGOW AND 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 NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
2.The contents of this package are as follows:-
a.Job Description
b.Terms and Conditions of Service
3.Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Dr David Gerber on0141 232 2001.
9.Any offer of appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references and report from the Occupational Health Service. For Specialty Grade posts, there is also an expectation that candidates have completed Day 1 and Day 2 of Section 22 Training prior to taking up the post.
Job Description
Specialty Grade in General Adult Psychiatry – Riverside CMHT
Applications are invited from a dynamic and enthusiastic individual for this exciting part-time general adult Speciality Doctor post based in West Glasgow. The successful applicant will form an important and integral part of a large multi disciplinary team providing a general adult service to adults aged between 18 and 65 years and will work with the Community Mental Health Team, the in patient team and the Crisis Team. The associated inpatient beds are based at GartnavelRoyalHospital. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with colleagues to provide a full range of services to the out patient population suffering from psychiatric illness.
Current Psychiatric Services – West Glasgow Area
The North West locality serves a population of around 210,000 based on 2001 census data, with an additional 60,000 at the Lomond area. The weighted population for the Arndale Community Mental Health Team is approximately 54,000 people aged between 18 and 65 years. The Bearsden and Milngavie areas of the East Dunbartonshire HSCP account for approximately 20,000 adults of the total catchment population. Community services in Greater Glasgow are based in Resource Centres. There are five adult resource centres in the North West locality and West Dunbartonshire: Riverview, Arndale, Goldenhill, Shawpark and Riverside, with an additional team in Helensburgh. The staff within these services constitute the North West Division of Psychiatry. Community services are well established in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and based around community mental health teams. These services, in recent years, have been enhanced by the development of Crisis Services and Primary Care Mental Health Teams.
In-Patient services are based at GartnavelRoyalHospital. This is a modern facility constructed in 2007, which provides state of the art accommodation for service users. There are 6 wards; 3 acute adult wards, 1 IPCU ward and 2 older adult wards. There are 117 acute beds provided in modern single rooms all with en-suite facilities. In addition there is a rehabilitation service, an Addictions ward and day Unit and a Learning Disability In-Patient facility on the campus. The in-patient service is actively supported by Occupational Therapy Services, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Advocacy and a well established patient activity service. There is a strong ethos of positive engagement with third sector organisations and service users.
There is an established Liaison Psychiatry service across the Health Board area. Patients in NHS GG&C have access to specialist Psychology, Psychotherapy and Addiction services. The NHS GG&C Perinatal Service, based at Leverndale hospital, provides board wide services and the ESTEEM service provides Early Intervention Psychosis services. There is also a well structured Forensic Psychiatry service providing community, in-patient and Medium Secure services to the Board area. The Community Eating Disorder Service is another Board wide service based in North East Glasgow with admission beds at StobhillHospital. There is also a dedicated Out-Of-Hours Service across the city providing psychiatric nursing assessment and support from 8pm-9am.
- Medical Staffing – West Glasgow
Consultants – General Adult Psychiatry
Dr S DaltonGoldenhill Resource Centre
Dr I MacIver Goldenhill Resource Centre
Dr E EastonRiverside Resource Centre
Dr A Gray Riverside Resource Centre
Dr J RawstorneRiverside Resource Centre
LocumArndale Resource Centre
Dr I ClarkeArndale Resource Centre
Dr S RooneyArndale Resource Centre
Dr J BindraArndale Resource Centre and Rehabilitation
Dr M CairnsShawpark Resource Centre
Dr D McCarthyShawpark Resource Centre
Dr M KeenanShawpark Resource Centre
Dr J DourishHelensburghVictoriaHospital
Dr S DornanRiverview Resource Centre
Dr N PuriRiverview Resource Centre
Dr M ConnollyIPCU
Dr S BeesleyMcNair Ward GRH
Prof R Hunter Rehabilitation/R&D
Consultants - Subspecialties
Dr D GerberSandyford/Clinical Director
Dr K Sowerbutts ESTEEM
Dr I Smith Addictions, Kershaw Unit
Dr Donna MullenAddictions, DumbartonJointHospital
Dr C Cahill Psychotherapy, Landsdowne Clinic
Dr L ColvinPsychotherapy, Landsdowne Clinic
Dr P EdwardsPsychotherapy, Riverview
Consultants – Old Age Psychiatry
Dr E Jackson Glenkirk Centre
Dr J White Glenkirk Centre
Dr C Johnstone Glenkirk Centre
Dr J Wiggins Glenkirk Centre
Dr D Soyinka DumbartonJointHospital
Specialty Doctors
Dr J Ewing Goldenhill Resource Centre
Dr E Pearson Arndale Resource Centre / IPCU
Dr P ForresterShawpark Resource Centre
Dr S Rangwala Dumbarton Joint Hospital/Helensburgh
VacantRiverview CMHT
Dr J MonaghanRiverside Resource Centre
Dr G CooneyLansdowne Clinic
The Specialty Doctor Post
Overview
This post is principally based at Riverside Resource Centre. The Resource Centre covers a population of approximately 60,000, covering a range of housing types and deprivation levels. The community multi-disciplinary team is based at Riverside Resource Centre. The team comprises community psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, psychology and social work and is managed by the Operations Manager. The inpatient multi-disciplinary team is based at GartnavelRoyalHospital and comprises nursing and occupational therapy, with input from community-based social work staff.
This current post is a direct replacement post.
It is expected that the successful applicant would work closely with the Community Mental Health Team, Crisis Team, Operation Manager, Social Work and voluntary organisations to provide a comprehensive service working as a part of a multi disciplinary team. It is expected that the successful applicant would be regularly involved in the assessment of emergency work arising from the Resource Centre both in terms of new referrals and difficulties within the existing patient population.
It is desirable that a successful applicant would be an approved medical practitioner in terms of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2003. It is desirable that the successful applicant has membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and has a minimum of 3 years Post Graduate experience working in Psychiatry.
Domiciliary visits, Mental Health Act / Adults Incapacity and legal work arising from the case load assigned to the successful applicant would be expected to undertaken. Clinical supervision would be provided by the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist based within the Community Mental Health Team.
The postholder will also cover colleagues in line with the arrangements set out in the National Terms and Conditions.
MODEL JOB PLAN FORMAT
Name:Specialty: / General Adult Psychiatry
Grade: / Specialty Doctor/ Staff Grade
Effective Date of Job Plan:
Next Expected Review Date:
Contract: / Full Time / Part Time
Weekly PAs: / 6
Weekly APAs: / 0
Total Hours: / 24
Principal Place of Work: / Riverside Resource Centre
Other Regular Work Places:
On-Call Availability Supplement / None
Out of Hours Work: / Predictable: / PAs
Unprecitable: / PAs
Managerially Accountable to: / Dr Gerber (Clinical Director, West Sector)
a)Timetable of activities that have a specific location and time – To be agreed
AM / PMMonday / Clinic / Crisis/RCD cover
New patient
Tuesday / n/a
Wednesday / AMCrisis meeting
Individual feedback / Clinic
Thursday / SPA / Routine clinic and crisis cover
Friday
b)Description of activities that are not undertaken at specific locations or times (this section should include details of activity category and PA/APA allocation for such activities)
Home visits,tribunals,case conferences –DC. Teaching, training,special interest,audit-SPAc)Description of activities during premium rate hours of work, i.e. hours outwith 7am-7pm Monday to Friday (this section should further define activities that have already been included at a) in terms of location and timing)
Noned)Additional Programmed Activities (this section outlines the reason for allocation of APAs including the expected duration of the APAs)
None3. Teaching, Continuing Education and Research
The Specialty Grade will have the opportunity to be involved in the teaching of others from various disciplines. The academic teaching programmes of case conference, seminarand Journal Clubare held on Thursday mornings. During the academic year undergraduate medical students from year 4 and 5,University of Glasgow MBChB degree course are attached to the consultants
The Post-holder will have entitlement to Study Leave, subject to authorisation by the supervising consultant and CD. The facilities of the Medical Library at GartnavelRoyalHospital are available. Advice on continuing Post-Graduate Education and Careers Counselling will be available from both the Psychiatric Tutor and the Clinical Lead.
There are ongoing Audit and Research Projects at The Resource Centre and the Specialty Grade would be expected to become involved in this ongoing Team activity.
An annual appraisal would occur with the supervising consultant.
4.Date when post is vacant
Now.
5. Arrangements for applicants to visit
In the first instance, it is suggested that interested parties contact:
Dr David Gerber
Clinical Director
GartnavelRoyalHospital
1055 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 0XH
0141 232 2001
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
£38,302 £ 71,425 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 Time24.00
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.
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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 be27 May 2016