consultant psychiatrist in general adult psychiatry
eastvale resource centre/LEVERNDALE HOSPITAL
Information pack
reF: 31932d
Closing Date:noon7th march 2014
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Post: consultant psychiatrist in general adult psychiatry
Base:eastvale resource centre/LEVERNDALE HOSPITAL
Applications are invited for this full time General Adult post covering the Rutherglen/Cambuslang locality. Responsibilities would be shared, along with the other Eastvale Consultant, for an urban general adult population of approximately 30,000 of mixed deprivation. Inpatient beds are currently based at LeverndaleHospital. There is a well resourced and established Community Mental Health Team based at the Eastvale Resource Centre. The post-holder will be expected to work closely with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a full range of services to inpatients and outpatients. The post-holder will already have AMP status.
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 CCTor eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within six months of confirmed entry at the date of interview. Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
CONSULTANT IN GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY
GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
EASTVALE RESOURCE CENTRE
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
1.This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details of the post
and background information.
2.The contents of the package are as follows:-
a.Job Description
b.Terms and Conditions of Service.
A.
Job Description
CONSULTANT GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRIST –
EASTVALE RESOURCE CENTRE
1.Applications are invited from an experienced individual for this full time General Adult post, which falls free due to a change of role. He/she will be supported by a Specialty Grade and a Medical Secretary. Responsibilities would be shared, along with one other full time Consultant at the Eastvale Resource Centre, for the Rutherglen/Cambuslang area of South Lanarkshire (general adult population of 30,169). There is a well resourced and established Community Mental Health Team at the Eastvale Resource Centre. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with colleagues to provide a full range of services to inpatients and outpatients. He/she will join 34 other Consultants in South Glasgow and will take part in a combined on call rota on a pro rata basis.
Although the Community Mental Health Team is part of NHS Lanarkshire, medical and clinical psychology staff at Eastvale are currently employed by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and patients are admitted to beds at LeverndaleHospital in South Glasgow. Staff governance for the medical staff at Eastvale is derived from the Mental Health Services in Glasgow. There is a shared protocol for the respective clinical governance structures at Eastvale/Leverndale between NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and NHS Lanarkshire. The Rutherglen/Cambuslang area is to formally become part of Lanarkshire Health Board from 1st April 2014. Since 2009 the Community Mental Health Team has been provided from Lanarkshire with the inpatient provision from LeverndaleHospital, as part of Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board. NHSGG&C will continue to provide, as part of a service level agreement, inpatient provision for this area, with inpatient provision, Crisis Services, Out of Hours Service and Liaison Services. The Consultant appointment is to NHSGG&C. There is an intention in the future that inpatient provision will transfer to Lanarkshire Health Board but this is unlikely to take place for at least 2 or 3 years. Any change in the future would be subject to the full involvement of the Consultants in post.
2.Current Service Provision
Mental Health Services in Glasgow are delivered in conjunction with the Glasgow CHP and other outlying CHCPs for the whole of Greater Glasgow. The Lead Associate Medical Director for Health and Learning Disability is Dr Michael Smith, who is based at William Street Clinic. The Management Team for South Glasgow is based at LeverndaleHospital; the Head of Mental Health is Mr Calum MacLeod and the Clinical Director is Dr Gwen Jones-Edwards.
The mental health services in South Glasgow provide care for a total population of 375,000. Community adult services are based in seven general adult Resource Centres. The inpatient beds are atLeverndaleHospital where 2 new acute wards have been commissioned. The Mother and Baby MHU is also housed in a new high quality unit. There is also a Psychotherapy Unit and DayHospital at the site as well as a Rehabilitation Unit. There are excellent clinical and non-clinical support services available including the full range of psychiatric sub-specialities. Community services are well established and based around generic community mental health teams enhanced by the Crisis teams, a First Episode Psychosis team (Esteem), a Perinatal team, an Eating Disorder team, Addictions teams and Primary Mental Health Care teams.
LeverndaleHospital has 250 inpatient beds. This includes 72 acute general adult beds, 12 intensive psychiatric care unit beds, 6 Mother and Baby MHU beds, 14 rehabilitation unit beds, 58 acute old age psychiatry (18 organic and 40 functional), 48 forensic beds and 40 adult long stay beds. There are also 150 long stay elderly dementia beds split between Darnley (60) and Rutherglen (90), and 63 adult long stay partnership beds.
There are 7 General Adult Resource Centres covering Gorbals/Govanhill, Castlemilk, Rutherglen/Cambuslang, Govan/Ibrox, Pollok/Darnley, Pollokshaws/Pollokshields, and Barrhead/Eastwood. In addition there is a Crisis Service, an Eating Disorder Service, and the ESTEEM team, which provides first episode psychosis intervention. Child and Adolescent Services are based at the TwomaxBuilding in the Gorbals, but the inpatient beds are provided at the Skye Unit at StobhillHospital. Learning Difficulty assessment beds and 20 continuing care beds at GartnavelRoyalHospital. There is also a Community Learning Disability Team.
3.Medical Staffing
Consultant Staffing
Dr Stephen Byers- Brand Street Resource Centre
Dr Wai Lan Imrie- Brand Street Resource Centre
Dr Alison Cheyne- Florence Street Resource Centre
Dr Carole Mitchell- Florence Street Resource Centre
Dr Pavan Srireddy- Florence Street Resource Centre
Dr Graham McMillan- Stewart Resource Centre
Dr John Summers- Stewart Resource Centre
Dr Derek Palmer- Eastvale Resource Centre
Dr Shalini Reddy- Eastvale Resource Centre
Dr Una Graham- Rossdale Resource Centre
Dr Justin Crean- Rossdale Resource Centre
Dr Gwen Jones-Edwards- Waterside Team at Rossdale Resource Centre,
Clinical Director
Dr Mike Taylor- Waterside Team / IPCU
Dr Sarah Holmes- Eastwood Team, Barrhead Health Centre
Dr Lucy Carrick- Eastwood Team, Barrhead Health Centre
Dr Veena Math- LevernValley Team, Barrhead Health Centre
Other Consultants
Dr Ciara Kelly- Rehabilitation Dept, Leverndale
Dr Roch Cantwell- Perinatal Psychiatry
Dr Susie Brown- ESTEEM – First Episode Psychosis
Dr Elizabeth Quinn- South Lanarkshire CHCP, Clinical Director for
Old Age Psychiatry
Dr Alison Mitchell- Glasgow City CHP (South Sector)
Dr Ewan Neilson- Glasgow City CHP (South Sector)
Dr Stuart Ritchie- Glasgow City CHP (South Sector)
Dr Julia Gray- East Renfrewshire CHCP
Dr Sarah Ward- South Lanarkshire CHCP
Dr Adam Burnel- Liaison Psychiatry
Dr John Mitchell- Liaison Psychiatry (AMD for Addictions)
Dr Jane Naismith- Psychotherapy
Vacant- Psychotherapy
Dr Anupam Agnihotri- Addictions Psychiatry
Dr Neeraj Bajaj- Addictions Psychiatry
Dr Robin McGilp- Learning Disability Psychiatry
Dr Elita Smiley- Learning Disability Psychiatry (Clinical Director)
Dr Dianne Forsyth - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
There are also 23 Junior Doctor posts, 17 Speciality Grade posts and a varying number of ST4-6s.
4.DUTIES OF THE POST
The successful applicant will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive Adult Psychiatric service to the Rutherglen/Cambuslang locality. This has a total population of 30,169 (18-65 years), and is an area of mixed deprivation. The catchment area is aligned with the postcode. Primary mental health care, A&E and general medicine is accessed locally through NHS Lanarkshire.
The Rutherglen/Cambuslang Community Mental Health Team is based at the Eastvale Resource Centre. It consists of 1 x Nurse Team Leader, 4 x Charge Nurses, 4 x Staff Nurses and 2 x Health Care Assistants. There are also I.0 wte Clinical Psychologists, 2 x 0.5 wte Psychologists, 2 x Occupational Therapists and 1xOT Tech. There are 2 full-time Consultants in post, supported by 2 full-time junior doctors and 1.0wte Specialty Grade Psychiatrist.There are close links with Primary Care Mental Health Team. The inpatient beds are based on Ward 3 at LeverndaleHospital.
Social Work Resources provide an assessment and care management service to adults 16-65 years with a diagnosis of severe and enduring mental illness, open to Psychiatry within the Community Mental Health Team and within local inpatient psychiatric settings. The Mental Health Officer service is also based and managed within the Community Mental Team and currently undertakes statutory roles and responsibilities in respect of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) ( Scotland) Act 2003 and Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 across the pan South Lanarkshire Council area. There are currently 10 social work/ Mental Health Officer posts including clerical services based within the team
The successful candidate will be expected to provide a comprehensive range of services to General Adult patients from Rutherglen and Cambuslang. This will include caring for both inpatients and outpatients through working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. He/she will participate in the On Call Rota and cover for colleagues during absence in line with arrangements set out in the National Terms and Conditions. The On Call Rota covers the whole of South Glasgow and full time Consultants are on call once in 60 days. There will be a possibility of opting out of on-call duties. Domiciliary visits, court reports, Mental Health Act/Adults with Incapacity work and liaison assessments will be undertaken as required. Duties also include continuing clinical responsibility for the patients allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, staff. The postholder will be based at Eastvale, where the outpatient clinics will take place.
5.TEACHING/ADMINISTRATION
The post holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the proper function of the clinical team including appraisal and non-clinical supervision of medical staff and clinical supervision of non-medical staff. He or she will also be expected to participate in the broader aspect of administration and management within the South Glasgow Division of Psychiatry and within Eastvale.
It is expected that the successful candidate will take part in Job Planning, Appraisal, Peer Review and Continuing Professional Development. Participation in audit or research is encouraged. The post holder will be actively involved in the teaching of undergraduate medical students. It is anticipated, in recognition of this, that GlasgowUniversity 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.
6.OTHER INFORMATION
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Dr Gwen Jones-Edwards, Clinical Director, LeverndaleHospital (0141 211 6602) or Dr Derek Palmer, Consultant Psychiatrist, Eastvale Resource Centre (0141 531 4127).
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
GENERAL ADULT CONSULTANT
RUTHERGLEN/CAMBUSLANG LOCALITY
DAY & TIME* / HOSPITAL / LOCATION / TYPE OF WORKMonday
a.m.
p.m. / LeverndaleHospital
Eastvale / Ward 3
Outpatient Clinic
Tuesday
a.m.
p.m. / Eastvale
Eastvale / Allocation Meeting
Direct clinical care/supporting professional activity
Wednesday
a.m.
p.m. / LeverndaleHospital
Eastvale / Ward Round
CPA Meetings/Home Visits
Thursday
a.m.
p.m. / LeverndaleHospital
Eastvale / Teaching/Supporting professional activities
Outpatient Clinic
Friday
a.m.
p.m. / Eastvale
LeverndaleHospital / Community Mental Health Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting
Ward 3
Variable
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
£75,249 £ 101,451 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.
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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contactInformal enquiries will be welcomed by Dr Gwen Jones-Edwards, Clinical Director, Leverndale Hospital (0141 211 6602) or Dr Derek Palmer, Consultant Psychiatrist, Eastvale Resource Centre (0141 531 4127) with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.
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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, 1st Floor
Modular Building, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
GLASGOW
G12 0XH
CLOSING DATE
The closing Date will be Noon
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 9th May 2014