consultant
IN GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY (6PA’s)
Riverside cMHT
Information pack
reF: 44561D
Closing Date: 11th November 2016
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Post: consultant in general adult psychiatry (6PA’s)
Base:Riverside CMHT
Applications are invited for the above Part-time Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry post which forms an important and integral part of a large multi disciplinary team providing a comprehensive General Adult psychiatry service to adults aged between 18 and 65 years and will work with the Community Mental Health Team, Crisis Team and In-patient Service. The associated inpatient beds are based at GartnavelRoyalHospital. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with CMHT and In-Patient colleagues to provide a full range of services to approximately one third of the Riverside catchment out-patient population (60, 000) suffering from psychiatric illness. The post is shared with another Part-Time Consultant colleague providing in-patient care and treatment to the caseload. The post-holder would be expected to work solely within the Community Mental Health Team although liaison with in-patient services is essential.
The successful candidate would be encouraged to take opportunities available for further education and continuing professional development. Participation in research, education and audit programmes within the service will be supported.
Out of Hours on call responsibilities will be shared with other consultant colleagues on an approximately 1:60 rota.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT 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.
Riverside CMHT is located within a thriving urban area in the West End of Glasgow. There are excellent transport links nearby. Glasgow itself is a cosmopolitan city offering a wide range of housing, schooling and leisure opportunities.
For further information please contact Dr. David Gerber, Clinical Director Adult Mental Health Services on 0141-2322001 or email .
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde /MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry
6 Programmed Activities
(Part-time)
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, GartnavelRoyalHospital, 1055 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0XH. Tel 0141 232 2001
A.
Job Description
Job Description
Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry
Applications are invited from a dynamic and enthusiastic individual for this 6 PA General Adult Psychiatry post. The successful applicant will form an important and integral part of a large multi disciplinary team providing a general adult psychiatry service to adults aged between 18 and 65 years and will work with the Community Mental Health Team, In-Patient Services and the Crisis Team. The associated in-patient beds are based at Gartnavel Royal Hospital (GRH) although care is provided by a Part Time Consultant colleague.The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with CMHT and in-patient colleagues to provide a full range of services to approximately one third of the Riverside CMHT catchment out-patient population suffering from psychiatric illness.
- Current Psychiatric Services – West Glasgow Area
The current post is based in the North West locality of the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership(HSCP) and the Milngavie and Bearsden area within the East Dunbartonshire HSCP.These are 2 of 6 HSCP across the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde(NHS GG&C) Health Board Areawhich have recently been established to provide health and care services to the population. The Head of Adult Services responsible for mental health services in both localities is Mr Colin McCormack and the Clinical Director in Psychiatry is Dr David Gerber.The Associate Medical Director for Mental Health is Dr Michael Smith.
The North Westlocality 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 theRiverside Community Mental Health Team is approximately 45,000 people aged between 18 and 65 years. Community services in Greater Glasgow are based in Resource Centres. There are five adult resource centres in the North Westlocality 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, Physiotherapyy 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
VacancyRiverside Resource Centre
Dr J RawstorneRiverside Resource Centre
Dr LocumArndale Resource Centre
Dr I ClarkeArndale Resource Centre
Dr LocumArndale 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 S RooneyIPCU
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 K Lewis 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
Dr F HassanRiverview CMHT
Dr J MonaghanRiverside Resource Centre
Dr D DouglasLansdowne Clinic
- Duties of the post
This 6 PA Part time Community General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist post is based at the Riverside Resource Centre, Partick. The Resource Centre covers an approximate population of 45,000, covering a range of housing types and deprivation levels. The successful applicant will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive General Adult Psychiatric service to approximately a third of this population. The post holder is responsible for outpatient treatments only, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.The team comprises psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, psychology and social work services. There is a part time Consultant colleague providing in-patient care.
There are 4 other Consultant Psychiatrists based at the RiversideResource Centre providing cross cover and excellent peer support.One of these colleagues provides in-patient care and treatment for the caseload shared with the postholder necessitating regular liaison.
In-patient beds are based at GartnavelRoyalHospital, McNair Ward. A full range of support services is available in the in-patient service including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, a full range of nursing staff and continuous trainee medical cover.GartnavelRoyalHospital is actively involved in the Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP).
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.
It is desirable that a successful applicant would be an approved medical practitioner in terms of the Mental Health(care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act, 2003 or be eligible to apply. It is essential that the successful applicant has membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent and has a minimum of 3 years Post Graduate experience working in Psychiatry.
The postholder will participate in the out of hours on-call 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 North Glasgow covering 3 Hospital sites.An availability supplement of 3% is payable for this work. Out of hours on-call is supported byHigher Specialist Trainees in Psychiatry providing a 2nd on call rota and 24 hour ST/FY junior doctor support on hospital sites.
Domiciliary visits, court reports, Mental Health Act/Adults with Incapacity work and liaison assessments will be undertaken as required. The post will have sessional support as required from a Medical Secretary and access to an ST1-3/FY2 doctor.
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.
Proposed timetable for illustration
AM / PMMonday
Tuesday / RiversideOPC (DCC) / Riverside-Administration (DCC)
Wednesday / Riverside MDT meeting (DCC) / Riverside-OPC (DCC)
Thursday / SPA (SPA) / RiversideOPC (DCC)
Friday
Continuing Professional Development
The post holder will be expected to maintain good professional standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. There is a study leave budget and medical staff are encouraged to ensure that they keep their practice up to date. In addition the post holder will be expected to take part in the annual cycles of peer review, appraisal and job planning.
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, clinical 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 North West Division of Psychiatry and the relevant HSCP’s.
Participation in audit or research is encouraged. The post holder will have the opportunity to be actively involved in the teaching of undergraduate medical students. In addition, the post holder will have the opportunity to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and staff of other disciplines.
4.Date when post is vacant
1stDecember 2016
5. Arrangements for applicants to visit
In the first instance, it is suggested that interested parties contact:
Dr David Gerber
Clinical Director
GartnavelRoyalHospital
1033 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 0XH
0141 232 2001
Attributes / Essential / DesirableEducation and Qualifications: / MRCPsych or equivalent.
Full GMC registration with current Licence to Practise.
Inclusion on GMC Specialist Register (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry onto the Specialist Register from the date of interview).
Section 22 approval or willingness to gain approval following appointment. / Postgraduate Qualification
Experience:
- Expertise in generalist field
- Expertise in sub-specialty field
Demonstrable record of professional achievements within a mental health environment, evidenced by specific examples throughout their career. / Experience within other Psychiatric specialties.
Experience of working within and developing partnership structures within a mental health environment.
Experience of working with stakeholders, carers and service users to develop and improve the patient journey.
Team Working / Committed to working effectively within the multi-disciplinary team evidenced with examples throughout career. / Demonstration of clinical leadership
Teaching & Training / Ability to train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team; demonstrating a flexible approach to reflect varied learning styles. / Experience of teaching and training postgraduate and undergraduate medical staff and other professional groups and/or carer/service user groups.
Research & Publications / Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of research to evidence-based practice and evidence of remaining familiar with the relevant professional literature. / Peer reviewed publications
Clinical Audit / Demonstrate breadth of knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance agenda within Mental Health.
Experience of service development utilising Clinical Audit/Governance to achieve patient centred improvement. / Evidence of audit cycle completion.
Experience of service development utilising Clinical Audit/Governance to achieve patient centred improvement.
Service Management / Experience of contributing to and supporting service modernisation and redesign programmes. / Evidence of specific management role/s.
Personal and Interpersonal Skills / Demonstrate effective clinical leadership within multi-disciplinary teams or across partnership organisations. / Evidence of specific leadership role/s.
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
£ 77,529 £ 104,525 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 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