LOCUM CONSULTANT ADDICTION PSYCHIATRIST (FIXED TERM)

NORTH GLASGOW AND EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE

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REF: 50273D

CLOSING DATE: 30TH JANUARY 2018 www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs

SUMMARY INFORMATION

POST: LOCUM CONSULTANT ADDICTION PSYCHIATRIST (FIXED TERM)

BASE: ERISKAY HOUSE, STOBHILL HOSPITAL

Do you want an opportunity to work with the biggest Alcohol and Drugs Service in Europe, whilst continuing your CPD with protected time, and with the opportunity to enhance your CV?

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde addiction services are responsible for the delivery of addiction treatment and care services for currently over 12,000 clients. The services range from local Community Alcohol and Drug Teams through to specialist day and inpatient care, together with liaison provision for both general psychiatry and acute hospital services and an Alcohol Related Brain Disorder (ARBD) Team. Our multidisciplinary structure includes professionals from the fields of medicine, nursing, social care, psychology, occupational therapy, dietetics and pharmacy; Glasgow Addiction Services is also a major commissioner of the voluntary and independent sector.

We are seeking an enthusiastic specialist to work in a 12 month fixed term post whilst we review the post and its functions.

The post is currently officed at Eriskay House, Stobhill Hospital and relates to catchment areas in North Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire. You would participate in all aspects of patient care, and multidisciplinary meetings providing consultant leadership and expertise.

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, MRCPsych or FRCPsych or equivalent are essential. You must be eligible for approval under the Scottish Mental Health Act as an AMP.

The post combines the satisfaction of participating in an innovative and developing clinical service to a client group with high levels of morbidity for alcohol, drugs and mental health problems, together with the opportunity to become involved in further developing our recovery orientated system of care as well as a number of research projects and teaching initiatives.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Addiction Services

LOCUM CONSULTANT IN ADDICTION

PSYCHIATRY- FIXED TERM

WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING AN ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY SERVICE TO NORTH

GLASGOW AND EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE

Job Description

General introduction

Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GG&C) Addiction Services are recruiting an enthusiastic specialist to a post of Locum Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist to work in North Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire for a fixed term of 1 year. During this period, the post and associated functions will be reviewed by the Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services.

The addiction services in GG&C are organised within 6 HSCPs. The Glasgow HSCP is further split into 3 sectors: NorthEast, NorthWest and South. Community services in all areas include integrated community alcohol and drug teams with contracted services providing community rehabilitation and GP shared care scheme. The community services share access to 2 dedicated NHS addiction in-patient units- Kershaw Unit (Gartnavel Royal Hospital) and Eriskay House (Stobhill Hospital). In addition, day services for all areas are provided from these units, with the exception of South Clyde (Inverclyde and Renfrewshire) where more local day services exist. A network of local community mental health teams and an ARBD service are examples of other relevant services organised on a similar geographical basis.

The medical workforce within GG&C addiction services is currently over 50 doctors from diverse backgrounds working as medical officers, senior medical officers, consultant addiction psychiatrists and SAS doctors in addiction psychiatry. In Glasgow, the addiction psychiatrists at present work from secondary service settings reaching into community teams, with geographical areas of responsibility. This post holder with be based in Eriskay House, Stobhill Hospital. The post-holder will provide addiction psychiatry services to CAT service users in catchment areas in North Glasgow (covering Northwest and Northeast sectors) and East Dunbartonshire, with RMO responsibilities for admissions to Eriskay House. The post-holder will also provide cross cover to consultant colleagues and take on tasks delegated by the Associate Medical Director and/or Lead Clinician.

Other Senior Permanent Medical Staff in GG&C Addiction Services

Dr Saket Priyadarshi Senior Medical Officer, Associate Medical DirectorDr Charles McMahon Consultant Psychiatrist, South Clyde & Lead clinicianDr Trina Ritchie Senior Medical Officer, Northwest Glasgow and East Dun

& Lead ClinicianDr Jamie Fair Consultant Psychiatrist, Northeast Glasgow Vacancy Consultant Psychiatrist, North Glasgow and East DunbartonshireDr Iain Smith Consultant Psychiatrist, West Glasgow and East DunbartonshireDr Donna Mullen Consultant Psychiatrist, West DunbartonshireDr Anupam Agnihotri Consultant Psychiatrist, South East Glasgow Dr Assen Rizov Consultant psychiatrist, South West Glasgow and ARBD TeamDr Audrey Hillman Consultant Psychiatrist, S ClydeDr Roger Sykes Consultant Psychiatrist, S ClydeDr Iain MacKay Consultant Psychiatrist, Homeless Addiction Team Vacancy Senior Medical Officer, South GlasgowDr Laura Sills Senior Medical Officer, Northeast Glasgow and HAT

Dr Frances Skelton Associate Specialist, West Glasgow

The Duties of the Post

Community Role:- Addiction psychiatry support to Northwest, Northeast and East Dun CAT

teams- Psychiatric outpatient assessment and treatment for referred patients with complex substance misuse problems often in the context of co-morbid physical and mental illness. Referrals will generally come from community addiction teams and other consultants. This aspect of clinical work will have a particular focus on psychiatric co-morbidity and complexity of addiction issues specially where there is a need for in-patient and day service provision.

- CAT based clinical work (possibly ORT with a small community caseload) and MDT

- Direction of the work done by speciality doctors relating to this post- Cross cover of other (usually Northeast) consultant planned leave. Cover for

short term sudden absences e.g. sickness in a colleague consultant would also be included in the job plan

- Would work with other Consultants and Senior Medical Officers to provide between them senior medical input to community clinical governance systems and service developments

- Emergencies- The post holder may be required to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and at times at the request of the Associate Medical Director (Addictions). It has been agreed that such duties will be exceptional and that this kind of arrangement would not be for prolonged periods of time or on a regular basis in keeping with contractual arrangements.

- Psychiatric emergencies are generally dealt with by crisis and community mental health teams but the post-holder would be expected to be flexible in this regard.

- Mental health Legislation use- Approved medical practitioner use of the Mental Health Act, Adults with Incapacity Act and Adult Support and protection Act would be part of the job. The post holder would therefore require to be an AMP approved by the Board.

- On call- there may be an opportunity to participate in the North Glasgow general adult psychiatry on-call rota

- Occasionally tasks delegated by AMD and/or lead clinician such as critical incident reviews

Eriskay Unit-- RMO for in-patients admitted from catchment areas- RMO for day service patients for catchment areas (pending planned move of

day service to single site in Kershaw)- Work with other consultant, Charge Nurse and Operations Manager to

maximise bed utilisation and manage in-patient waiting list in line with the Treatment Time Guarantee.

- Occasionally tasks delegated by AMD and/or lead clinician such as critical incident reviews

- Supervision of a Specialty Doctor

SPA-- There would be 1 session of supporting professional activity to include time

for appraisal, job planning, continuing professional development.

Job plan

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.

The exact nature of clinical commitments assumed by the post-holder will be a matter of agreement between the successful candidate and the Associate Medical Director for Addictions in an annually renewed job plan. There would be an annual appraisal.

The post is for a standard 10 programmed activities (pas) made up of 9 pas of direct clinical care and 1 pas of supporting professional activity. An office, admin support and appropriate IMT equipment and access will be available.

A provisional timetable is as below:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

am Ward reviews/adminEriskay

Inpatient EriskayWard round

CAT Liaison /AdminEriskay

SPA OPC Eriskay House

Ward reviews/AdminEriskay

pm

3-430

Partial unitEriskayWard review

East Dunbartonshire- Complex case meeting / CAT liaison

Out Patient Clinic (OPC)Possilpark Health Centre (PPHC)

OPCPPHC

Clinical reviews/ admin/Reports(Eriskay)

Complex case meeting Northwest CAT

TeachingMedical students may be attached to the Consultant Psychiatrist with Medical Students receiving their psychiatry block training at various hospital sites.

Clinical Governance, Research and AuditThe post-holder may have opportunities to undertake research work. The service is particularly keen on clinical audit/quality improvement that establishes the effectiveness of interventions. The post holder will be expected to play a full part in this, and develop ideas for audit projects on an inter-professional basis with colleagues across NHS GG&C Alcohol and Drug Services. In addition to audit and

research the post holder would be encouraged to contribute more widely to clinical governance systems. Examples of this activity might include leading the investigation of allocated critical incident reviews.

Information technology useThe applicant would be expected to be able to use IT in their daily work – communicating electronically and contributing to the information gathering and performance management systems of the organisation. The post holder would through annual appraisal and annual job planning have a performance management. The post holder would be expected to positively contribute to the regular IT reporting of caseload, activity, diagnostic and outcome indicators.

Section 22 Training

Completion of day 1 and day 2 Section 22 training is required prior to taking up post. The Medical Staffing Department will require sight of your certificates to this effect.

Person specification for Locum Consultant in addiction psychiatry

Essential DesirableQualifications Medical degree

(MBChB or equivalent) Full GMC registration

with a licence to Practise

MRCPsych or FRCPsych (equivalent only acceptable if confirmed by RCPsych)

Able to be approved by Health Board under s20 of the mental health act.

Additional relevant qualification such as MSc, MPhil, MD or PhD

Listed on GMC specialist register (or Certificate of Completion of Training achieved by the time of commencing in post)

CCT endorsement in addiction training.

Knowledge & understanding

Extensive knowledge about mental disorders and substance misuse / addictions.

Good knowledge of service organisation

Up to date awareness of government policy on alcohol and drug misuse and its implications.

Understanding of principles of clinical governance.

Knowledge of range of service systems and their relative merits

Advanced knowledge of a relevant aspect of the specialty

Abilities & skills

Ability to apply knowledge to clinical practice and service development

Ability to diagnose and treat mental illness in people with substance misuse.

Ability to apply service procedures (such as Care Programme Approach) and mental health law.

Ability to make good medical notes

Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals.

Ability to work

Advanced skills in clinical assessment and treatment of patients with substance misuse

Competence in application of specialist treatment methods with people with substance misuse, such as pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, substitute prescribing, etc.

Excellence in communication Analytical approach to

problems Evidence of potential to

develop specialty skills Advanced computer skills

(statistics package, database, spreadsheet)

effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to teach and coach junior medical staff, medical students and other disciplines

Computer literacy (basic word processing, email and internet use)

Motivation Commitment to addiction psychiatry

Commitment to evidence-based practice

Commitment to lifelong learning.

Commitment to clinical governance

Ability to organise own learning and time.

Enthusiasm Punctuality. Initiative (for example,

evidence of initiative in a clinical governance project)

Personality & attitudes

Honesty Reliability Flexibility Ability to undertake

responsibility Ability to cope calmly

with stressful situations Ability to work with

other consultants in the service

Demonstrates leadership

Experience Experience of delivering a mental health service for people with substance misuse

Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team

Evidence of participation in clinical governance activities, including medical audit.

Experience in full-time clinical research

Experience of working in more than one model of health service for people with substance misuse

Experience of leading a clinical governance activity

Publications Presentations

Other requirements

Satisfactory fitness for employment

Independently mobile (car driver)

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 Term

GRADE AND SALARY Locum Consultant£ 78,304 - £105,570 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 Time 40.00

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 SCOTLANDThis 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. Charles McMahon, Lead Clinician on 0141 303 8948 with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.

HOW TO APPLY

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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 nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net or to the recruitment address below;

Medical and Dental Recruitment TeamNHS Greater Glasgow and ClydeWest Glasgow ACH (formerly Yorkhill) 2nd FloorDalnair Street, Yorkhill, G3 8SJ

CLOSING DATE

The closing Date will be 30th January 2018