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NHS LanarkshireCONSULTANT PSYCHIATRISTGeneral Adult Psychiatry
VACANCYConsultant in General Adult PsychiatryEast Kilbride locality40 hours per week 80,653 (GBP) to 107,170 (GBP) per annumTenure: PermanentApplicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practise and be eligible forinclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should haveevidence of higher specialist training leading to a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry oreligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entryfrom the date of interview.For further information or to apply for this exciting role, please contact theNHS Scotland International Recruitment Service:Telephone: 44141 278 ot.nhs.uk
ed Health ProfessionChild and Adolescent Mental Health ServiceChoice and Partnership ApproachCognitive Behavioural TherapyCertificate of Completion of TrainingCertificate of Eligibility for Specialist RegistrationContinuing Professional DevelopmentDirect Clinical CareEuropean Economic AreaFamily Based TreatmentGetting it Right for Every ChildGeneral Medical CouncilHuman ResourcesHealth and Social Care PartnershipLearning DisabilitiesMember of the Royal College of PsychiatryNational Health ServiceOut of HoursProgrammed ActivityProtection of Vulnerable GroupsRegistered Mental NurseScottish Centre for AutismSupporting Professional ActivityUnited KingdomWhole Time EquivalentIntensive Psychiatric Care Unit
JOB DESCRIPTIONNHS LanarkshireConsultant PsychiatristGeneral Adult PsychiatryBackgroundThe precise details of the job plan will be dependent on the successful candidate’ssubspecialty training and interests.The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will beconsidered from those wishing to work less than full-time. If full-time up to 2 EPA’smay be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions ormanagement activity.All new substantive Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 PA for personaldevelopment in relation to appraisal and revalidation but this will be reviewed within6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additionalresponsibilities have been undertaken.NHS Lanarkshire is supportive of applications from individuals with well developedideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to qualityimprovement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Educationand Research & Development.The Board has a well established, bespoke Medical Education and Training Centrewith simulation facilities and is developing a faculty for Human Factors training. Wehave a strong commitment to Patient Safety and Quality Improvement with anincreasing number of consultants who are trained Patient Safety Fellows.Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above areasand wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discussproposals with the identified Lead contact and Service Medical Manager (AssociateMedical Director or Divisional Medical Director)Integrated Health and Social Care PartnershipsLegislation requiring the integration of health and social care came into effect in April2016. This resulted in significant change to the way we care for and improve thehealth of our people in their community. NHS Lanarkshire has 2 Health and SocialCare Partnerships one in the North and one in the South.NHS Lanarkshire, our Local Authority Partners in North and South LanarkshireCouncils, our third sector partners and the people of Lanarkshire recognise theimportance of a system of health and social care that is robust, effective and efficientand which reliably ensures a high quality of support and care which is the right of thepeople of Lanarkshire.Further details on the Integration of Adult Health and Social Care are available at:www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2012/07/5082/0
Management structureThe supporting operational and clinical management structures are focused onenhancing patient safety, quality improvement and local delivery at hospital level,with visibility of clinical leadership and support for individual professionalaccountability. Our Medical Managers will provide professional leadership to medicalstaff, ensuring that they are effectively developed, organised, integrated andmanaged to support the strategic aims of each Division and meet the needs of thepatient.Health and SocialCare PartnershipNORTHChief AccountableOfficerMedical DirectorAssociate MedicalDirectorClincial DirectorsVariousSpecialitiesHealth and SocialWork ManagersCoveringPaediatricsLocality GP LeadsCluster QualityLeadsSOUTHDirector of HSCPLocality ManagersMedical DirectorCovering MentalHealth, LearningDisabilities,Associate MedicalDirectorClinical DirectorsVariousSpecialitiesLocality GP LeadsCluster QualityLeadsJunior medical staffYou will be responsible for the training and supervision of Junior Medical staff whoworks with you and you will be expected to devote time to this on a regular basis. Inaddition, you will be expected to ensure that staff has access to advice andcounselling. If appropriate, you will be named in the contracts of Doctors in traininggrades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initialsource of advice to such Doctors on their career.ResourcesThe following department resources are available:Clinical: Consultanto Dr Alison Thom – Patient Safety and Systemso Dr David Semple – Specialist interest: ECT/research/affective disorderso Dr Eugene Wong – Researcho Dr Jonathan Macklin – Foundation Year Training Programme Directoro Dr Dipayan Roy – Adult ADHD and Autismo Dr Adrian Nitu – Adult General / Perinatal Associate Specialist (x1) Specialty Doctors (x4) Specialist Registrars on rotation from the West of Scotland Training Scheme STRs on BST (x4) STRs/FY’s (x4)
Secretarial Support: WTE Senior Secretary (x1) WTE Secretaries (x1)Duties of the PostThis is an exciting time to join NHS Lanarkshire and to be at the forefront of shapingmodels for provision of services within East Kilbride CMHT.As a consultant psychiatrist, you will join 3 other colleagues to provide a full andcomprehensive community mental health service to the East Kilbride locality.The CMHT also provides EHS (Extended home treatment service), a localityinitiative to ensure patients in crises are given opportunities to remain at home withsupport from the team.At present, inpatients are based in Hairmyres hospital and sessions to support thisward work are included within the job plan.There will be plenty of opportunities to contribute to development of mental healthservices as services in Lanarkshire are going through redesigning. The post holderwill be encouraged to be part of reshaping services and there will be supportingprofessional activity time allocated in job plan to support any such activity.Job Plan and TimetableThe job plan will be dependent on the successful candidate’s subspecialty trainingand interests. A minimum of 1 SPA will be included in the job plan but please referto the guidance above under the general description of the post.On taking up post a Job Plan will be agreed between the person appointed and theClinical Director/Associate Medical Director. This job plan is subject to review at leastonce a year by the post holder and the Clinical Director/Clinical Lead as noted in theterms and conditions. The procedures set out in the ‘Terms & Conditions of Service’must be followed if it is not possible to agree a job plan, either initially or at an annualreview.The timetable is indicative and subject to negotiation with the Clinical Director /Associate Medical Director. The core 10 PA working week will be based on 9 PA’s ofDirect Clinical Care (DCC) duties and 1 PA of SPA time for a full-time post-holder.The indicative weekly timetable included in the work programme shows likelyelective PA’s within the 10 PA post and indicated the location where each activity willbe undertaken and the type of work involved.
Fixed utpatient clinic(Hunter Community MH Centre)Ward Round(Hairmyres Hospital)Outpatient clinic(Hunter Community MH Centre)Teaching / SPA(Variable)Outpatient clinic(Hunter Community MH Centre)PMAdmin / supervision(Hunter Community MH Centre)CMHT meeting(Hunter Community MH Centre)MDT reviews / ward / home visit(Variable)Clinics for urgent referrals(Hunter Community MH Centre)Ward review(Hairmyres Hospital)Other activitiesIn addition, other activities not occurring at fixed times. Discussing referrals, outpatient with Colleagues (daily). Discussing management/investigation of patients with colleagues in otherappropriate Clinical Support Services Discussing patient management/ reviewing patients with doctors in trainingand Nursing Staff out with formal multidisciplinary meetings. Expeditious completion of outpatient letters and completion of patientadministration duties e.g. verifying letters, signing off results etc. Speaking to GP’s, outpatients re results. Vetting Fast Track clinic referrals/ allocating appointments (daily). Work towards generic and specialty objectives. CPD and Appraisal AuditAudit and researchThe successful candidate will be expected to participate in audit processes and thereis an active clinical audit department available to assist.NHS Lanarkshire isambitious to build a portfolio of research projects backed by enthusiastic anddynamic individuals. It has an active Research and Development department andwould welcome discussion regarding a potential research interest.Continuing Professional DevelopmentStudy leave is available within the terms and conditions of service with the approvalof the Clinical Director/Clinical Lead. The appointee will be required to fulfil suchdemands for continuing professional development as the Royal College ofPsychiatrists may make.Honorary academic studiesIf involved in undergraduate teaching status can be applied for. Applications can bemade via the Hospital Sub-dean and then to the appropriate academic departmentwithin the University.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONNHS LanarkshireConsultant PsychiatristGeneral Adult PsychiatryAttributesEssentialMBChB or equivalent.DesirableHigher Degree or otherDiploma.MRCPsych qualification (orequivalent)Full Registration with the GMCand a licence to practiceEducation andQualificationsCompletion of Higher Trainingin General Adult Psychiatryand inclusion on the GMCSpecialist Register or withinsix months of CCT or CESR(General Adult Psychiatry) atinterviewEligible for (or in receipt of)approval under Section 22 ofthe Mental Health (Care andTreatment) (Scotland) Act2003TrainingFor existing substantiveconsultants has partaken inAppraisals annually and hascurrent revalidationTraining at ST/SPR level incommunication, teaching ormanagement.Experience within UK trainingestablishmentsHuman Factors TrainingExperienceRecent and relevant clinicalexperience and competency inassessing diagnosing andtreating patients with mentalhealth problems in adultgeneral psychiatry.Candidates should have widegeneral experience inmultidisciplinary working andconsultation with social workWell developed subspecialtyinterest.Administrative / Managementexperience.
and third sector partnersRecent and relevantexperience and personalqualities to work in a busy unitdealing with the high turnoverof planned and unscheduledadmissions.Ability to supervise the clinicalwork of doctors in training andrelevant staff in otherdisciplines.Confident with indirectsupervision of varying gradesof doctors in training.Previous experience inorganising NHS Services orequivalent.Audit/Research Understanding of theprinciples of medical audit.Evidence of contribution toaudit at least at local level.Experience and interest inAudit of mental health andmental illness practice andexperience of design of auditResearch within mental healthPublicationsAwareness of principles ofresearch with an ability tocritically analyse medicalliterature.Involved in design of researchrelevant to adult generalpsychiatryPresentations relevant to thepractice of psychiatryPrevious publications relevantto the practice of psychiatryPresentations at nationalmeetings relevant to thepractice of psychiatryTeachingPrevious involvement in thedelivery of undergraduate orpostgraduate teaching.Experience of providingsupervision and or mentorshipInterest in and commitment toteaching and training.Experience of providingproblem-based teaching.Experience of organisingteaching programmes.Formal training in
DispositionBroad based knowledge andskills in diagnosis and clinicalmanagement within theSpecialty and encompassingmost sub-disciplines.Further educationalcertificates, diploma’s, etcCommitted to Quality PatientCare.Problemsolver/diplomat/counsellor.Able to be understanding ofand sensitive to the needs ofpatients.A natural leader.Excellent communication skills(verbal and written)Ability to work under pressure.Ability to work effectively in amultidisciplinary team.Responsive to change andinnovation, promoting a culturefor organisationaldevelopment.A flexible approach to duties,which satisfies the needs ofthe Service in a changingenvironment.Ability to demonstratereflective practice withevidence of regular appraisalwith clear PersonalDevelopment Plan relating toContinuing Professional andPersonal Development.Good time management andorganisation.Demonstrates commitmentand enthusiasm to servicedelivery.Good IT skills.
ManagerialLeadershipKnowledge of serviceprovision at a local level.Involvement in service redesigns.Awareness of the principlesand core practices involved inservice management, projectmanagement and effectivemeetings.Involvement in project delivery.Awareness of the principles ofteam leadership and effectivepeople management.Evidence of role as leaderwithin groups.Involvement in NHS-relatedmeetings.Commitment to the Values ofNHS Lanarkshire: - Fairness,Respect, Quality, WorkingTogether.OtherSatisfactory medical clearanceby NHS LanarkshireOccupational Health Service.Preference to work in a DistrictGeneral Hospital.Current full driving licence.Satisfactory PVG Check.Fluent in medical English andevidence of ability tocommunicate in stressfulsituations.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICENHS LanarkshireConsultant PsychiatristGeneral Adult PsychiatryType of contractPermanentGrade and salaryConsultant: 80,653 to 107,170 per annum (GBP)NHS Lanarkshire does not negotiate salary placements. On commencement thesalary will be in line with paragraph 5.1 of the terms and conditions of the newconsultant contract. Appointees start on the scale minimum except in thecircumstances of paragraphs 5.1.2 – 5.1.7 of the terms and conditions of service.The successful candidate’s total salary will be dependent on his/her previous servicehistory. Remuneration for any extra programmed activities will be dependent uponthe job plan agreed at the time of appointment.Hours of duty24 hours per week(6 sessions per week)SuperannuationNew entrants to NHS Lanarkshire who are aged sixteen but under seventy five willbe enrolled automatically into membership of the NHS Pension Scheme. Should youchoose to "opt out" arrangements can be made to do this via: www.sppa.gov.ukNotice periodThe employment is subject to 3 months’ notice on either side subject always to theappeal and other provisions of paragraphs 10.4 & 10.5 of the Terms and Conditionsof Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and Doctors in Public Health and theCommunity Health Service Consultant Grade.On-call requirementsThe successful candidate must be contactable throughout any on-call period. NHSLanarkshire will provide the facility for this.Pre-employment checksThe successful candidate, if not already employed by the NHS Lanarkshire, will berequired to complete a medical questionnaire to obtain medical clearance from theOccupational Health Physician.The successful candidate will be required to complete a disclosure Scotland PVG(Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme) form. No approach will be made withoutwritten permission of the successful applicant who will be asked to sign andcomplete a Disclosure PVG application, giving authorization for the check to beundertaken. If you are a non EEA National and are currently based out with the UK
a Country of Origin check/criminal records certificate will also be required from eachcountry in which you have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months ormore in the last 10 years.RelocationDependent upon present place of residence, NHS Lanarkshire may require thesuccessful candidate to undertake to remove home to a distance acceptable to NHSLanarkshire, normally within 10 miles of the base Hospital, in which case removalexpenses will be payable in accordance with NHS Lanarkshire Policy. In somecases, however, a residence more than 10 miles distant from the base hospital willbe acceptable and in this case removal expenses will be subject to the prior approvalof the Associate Medical Director for such a residence. The position will be madeclear to the successful candidate on application.
demands for continuing professional development as the Royal College of Psychiatrists may make. Honorary academic studies If involved in undergraduate teaching status can be applied for. Application
