consultant
IN rehabilitation PSYCHIATRY
GArtnavel Royal Hospital
Information pack
reF: 45002d
Closing Date:30th DECEMBER 2016
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Post: consultant in REhbilitation psychiatry
Base:Gartnavelroyalhospital rehabilitation wards
Applications are invited from a dynamic and enthusiastic individual for this 10 PA General Adult Psychiatry postin Rehabilitation Psychiatry. 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 Community Services and the Acute Adult In-Patient Services co-located at GartnavelRoyalHospital
The successful applicant’s responsibilities would be as the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist of a multi disciplinary team providing a general adult service for Rehabilitation patients in the Rehabilitation Service based at Kelvin(12 beds) and Clyde(18 beds) Ward at Gartnavel Royal Hospital. The clinical work is in-patient based but links with the wider network or community services need to be developed.
The post is based in Glasgow which provides a wide range of well established mental health services for a diverse population. The city itself offers an excellent quality of life with good links to the wider UK and Europe with excellent schooling and leisure opportunities.
The successful candidate would be encouraged to take opportunities available for further education and continuing professional development. There are active education and audit programmes within the service.
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.
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 Rehabilitation Psychiatry
10 Programmed Activities
(Full 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 10 PA RehabilitationPsychiatry post. The successful applicant will form an important and integral part of a comprehensive multi disciplinary team providing a Rehabilitation Psychiatry service to adults aged between 18 and 65 years and will work with In-Patient Services and Community Mental Health Services.
The successful applicant’s responsibilities would be as the Lead Consultant Psychiatristof a multi disciplinary team providing a General Adult service for Rehabilitation patients in the Rehabilitation Service based at Kelvin(12 beds) and Clyde(18 beds) Ward at Gartnavel Royal Hospital
- 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).There are 6 HSCPs 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 is Mr Colin McCormack and the Clinical Director in Psychiatry is Dr David Gerber.The West Glasgow area also includes the West Dunbartonshire and Lomond areas. The Head of Service for these areas is Mrs Julie Lusk. 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. There are established links within both local authority areas through HSCP’s and excellent joint working arrangements exist. Community services are well established in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and based around community mental health teams. 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. 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
Dr J DourishArndale Resource Centre
Dr I ClarkeArndale Resource Centre
Dr F CheemaArndale Resource Centre
Dr J BindraArndale Resource Centre
Dr M CairnsShawpark Resource Centre
Dr D McCarthyShawpark Resource Centre
Dr M KeenanShawpark Resource Centre
Dr LocumHelensburghVictoriaHospital
Dr S DornanRiverview Resource Centre
Dr N PuriRiverview Resource Centre
Dr S RooneyIPCU
Dr S BeesleyMcNair Ward GRH
Vacancy Rehabilitation
Consultants - Subspecialties
Dr D GerberSandyford/Clinical Director
Dr K Sowerbutts ESTEEM
Dr I Smith Addictions, Kershaw Unit
Dr D 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
The Rehabilitation Service at Gartnavel Royal Hospital (GRH) is a Multi disciplinary Service with 2 adjacent in-patient Units; Kelvin and Clyde wards.Historically, Kelvin ward has functioned as a 12 bedded unit offering a full range of rehabilitation services, with the 18-bed Clyde Ward functioning as a complimentary slow paced rehabilitation and long-term complex care unit. Recent developments in UKservice guidelines for the provision of rehabilitation services have led to a drive for reshaping GRH rehabilitation services to be more aligned to contemporary models of rehabilitation. This work is on-going and the successful candidate would be joining GRH rehabilitation services at an exciting point in the service’s evolution.The successful candidate would have a key role in service-development.
Both wards are supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of nursing staff, rehabilitation liaison practitioner, weekly general practitioner input, occupational therapy, a clinical psychologist and dedicated administration staff. Therapeutic work includes development of adaptive daily living skills, minimising the effect of challenging behaviour on social inclusion, and psychological interventions (e.g. Behavioural Family Therapy). Links with community mental health services are maintained (e.g. through CPA).
The population accessing rehabilitation services typically havelong-term diagnoses of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or other psychoses (e.g. delusional disorder) and are typically subject to compulsory measures under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act, 2003. They are likely to have the following needs:
1)Ongoing (e.g. positive and negative syndromes) psychotic features (often resulting in high-dose antipsychotic treatment)
2)Difficulties sustaining community residence (recent extended duration of hospital admission, high frequency admissions, recent loss of a supported living environment)
3)Vulnerabilities due to cognitive impairment, difficulties engaging with services, risk of harm to self/others, self-neglect, difficulties with motivation and daily life skills, risk of exploitation, and/or complex physical health problems.
Rehabilitation services are unique in respect to the length of time that the service has to work with the person towards recovery, and historically length of admission has included a subgroup with lengthier admissions (e.g. > 5 years). Achieving improved flow through the service is a priority, thereby enabling improved access to rehabilitation services for those in acute beds at GRH in a timely and responsive fashion. Discharge pathways are typically to supported accommodations or independent tenancies with support. Rehabilitation service aims include maximising quality of life post-rehabilitation and contributing to relapse prevention.
The post’s main responsibilities are to deliver Consultant Psychiatrist Medical input and leadership into the multi-disciplinary team. The work is predominantly based in the 2 Rehabilitation wards (Kelvin and Clyde). There is additional assessment work and liaison with the acute General Adult Wards at GartnavelHospital who are the sources of referral to the Rehabilitation Service. There is no specific Community or Out-patient work associated with the post, however it is expected that the postholder might develop links with CMHT’s and Community based Rehabilitation resources in particular e.g. Supported Accommodation Units to help develop an holistic service.
There is an additional session (1PA) to provide cover for the IPCU ward at GartnavelRoyalHospital. The Rehabilitation post and IPCU post are involved in cross cover arrangements for leave. In addition, the current IPCU Consultant is not employed on a Wednesday, therefore this session is provided in recognition of the work that might arise from this arrangement.
There is usually a junior doctor allocated to the post with shared responsibilities between Rehabilitation and IPCU. In addition there is a funded General Practitioner providing weekly input to the Rehabilitation wards.
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.
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 / Ward Round-Clyde / Admin
Tuesday / Ward Round Kelvin / Rehab Service MDT meeting
Wednesday / IPCU cover / Mental Health Act work
Thursday / Teaching/SPA / Admin
Friday / Ward Review Kelvin/Clyde / In-patient/Community engagement
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.
4.Date when post is vacant
1 January 2017
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.
CCT Endorsement in Rehabilitation Psychiatry / Postgraduate Qualification
Further training in Rehabilitation Psychiatry
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.
Experience of working in Rehabilitation Psychiatry
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
Academic contribution to the field of Rehabilitation Psychiatry
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 / 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:www.sppa.gov.uk
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