SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN
NORTH CAMHS,
GLASGOW
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 43258D
CLOSING DATE: NOON ON 1ST JULY 2016
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Post: SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
Base: CAMHS, POSSILPARK HEALTH CENTRE, 85 DENMARK STREET,
GLASGOW G22 5DG
Part-Time Fixed Term: 6 PA’s per week.
This is a 6 month temporary post to help support a full time permanent consultant
working in the team whilst her colleague is on maternity leave. You will also work
alongside another Speciality Grade doctor who has extensive experience in neurodevelopmental problems.
The post holder will be a member of multidisciplinary team for North CAMHS who
see 0-18 year old children, young people and their families/carers. Experience in
Psychiatry is essential and experience in Paediatrics, General Practice or a Medical
Specialty would be advantageous.
The Speciality Doctor will work under the direction of the Consultant Psychiatrist
seeing patients suited to their level of training. This would include seeing patients
who may need to start medication for psychiatric disorders, or monitoring those
already on medication. You would be involved in the team duty system responding to
those patients needing emergency assessment. You may also be asked to do physical
health monitoring and risk assessments of children and adolescence with eating
disorders or mental state assessments of children and young people open to other
members of the team.
You will be given weekly supervision and encouraged to set up an audit of your work.
There are many opportunities for internal and external CPD. We encourage you to
contact us to make informal enquiries at 0141 2777515 Dr. Michelle Thrower (Lead
Psychiatrist) or 0141 2320418 Dr. Anne Greer/Dr. Fiona Mitchell and you will be
given an opportunity to visit the centre and meet the team.
The North Glasgow service is in the Possilpark area of Glasgow. There are good
transport links to the vibrant multicultural city of Glasgow, providing a range of
Cultural, Sporting and Outdoor activities. There is easy access to the beautiful
Scottish Highlands and Islands and a major international Airport giving direct access
to a variety of destinations.
All applicants must possess Full GMC Registration, a licence to practice and have at
least 4 Years full time Post Graduate Training, two of which must have been in
relevant specialties or you will demonstrate and evidence equivalent experience and
competencies.
Applications will be welcome from anyone wishing to job share or work part-time.
Specialty Doctor in Child and Adolescent Mental
Health
North Glasgow CAMHS Team
JOB DESCRIPTION
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SPECIALST SERVICES
PART TIME SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(6 PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES)
This post will be based at Possilpark Health Centre, 85 Denmark Street,
Glasgow G22 5DG
CAMHS in North Glasgow
The North Glasgow Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a
specialist NHS multidisciplinary team, consisting of Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing,
and trainees in those disciplines and other allied health professionals. Close liaison
and collaboration with colleagues in Social Work Services and Education, as well as
Community and Voluntary Agencies, are key to joint practice and providing for the
needs of the children, young people, parents and carers, with whom we work.
North Glasgow CAMHS is based at the Glenfarg Health Centre currently but will be
moving to a newly designed premise in 2017. The main focus of work is the
assessment and treatment of moderate to severe mental health problems in children
and young people aged 0-18 years old across North Glasgow and East
Dunbartonshire (population 230,000). Support and care is given to children, young
people and their families and other professionals involved in their well being. Most
duties are carried out in an out patient setting, following the Choice and Partnership
Approach (CAPA) model. The team also provides psychiatric input to some young
people admitted to a secure unit.
Most referrals come from GPs but CAMHS welcome referral from other medical
sources and appreciate the support and input of colleagues in any relevant field. For
further information about the range and complexity of mental health difficulties
CAMHS may work with, go to:
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfoforall/youngpeople.aspx.
The staff aim to provide high quality mental health care for children and adolescents,
meeting the requirements outlined in the following documents:The Patient’s Charter
The Children in Hospital Charter
The Children ( Scotland ) Act 1995
The Age of Legal Capacity (Scotland) Act 1991
The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
Other legislation or policy documents as necessary.
Referral Criteria for Community CAMHS service
We accept referrals from any agency, but all non health referrers must inform the
child’s GP (e.g. Copy referral letter)
• Referral can be made of a child or young person before their 18th birthday.
The team are skilled in assessing and managing mental health problems in children
and young people.
The teams are able to offer a wide range of treatments including various group and
individual therapies and family therapy. The centre has excellent links with
paediatrics services including neurology and is able to easily access a full range of
investigative facilities. There are also close links with Skye house and Caledonia
House inpatient facilities and the University Department of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry. There is an active academic programme and good academic links with
other centres.
The North Glasgow Consultants are Dr. Fiona Mitchell and Dr. Sadia Mohamed.
The CAMHS centre staffing includes the disciplines of nursing, clinical psychology,
family therapy, admin support and sessional input from other professionals such as
OT, Speech and Language therapy and Dietetics as appropriate.
We are currently recruiting 4.0wte Speciality Doctor posts to work across the tier 3
teams. This vacancy is one of them. The duties of this post are described below.
Medical Staff in the Adolescent Unit
Dr. Gordon Wilkinson, Dr. Laxmi Kathuria, Dr.Waleed Ahmed. Consultant Adolescent
Psychiatrists
Dr Sheila Flett, Associate Specialist 0.6wte
Dr Marialuisa Aquaviva, Speciality Doctor 1wte
Dr Pedro Rodriguez, Specialty Doctor 1wte
Usually one or two ST 4-6 CAMHS trainees will be placed in the Unit.
Community Consultants
Dr Michelle Thrower, Dr Julie Arthur, Dr. Joanna Young, Dr Jackie Pickett, Dr
Christabel Boyle, Dr Anne Greer, Dr. Sadia Mohammed, Dr Dianne Forsyth, Dr.
Helen Tindle, Dr Rebecca Phillip, Dr Kim Lim, Dr Kate Towlson, Dr. Gracia Mwimba,
Dr. Mallika Punukollu.
Children’s Hospital Consultants
Dr Sarah Hukin - children’s inpatient,
Dr Elaine Lockhart - Paediatric Liaison
Dr. Ruairidh McKay – Inpatient and Liaison
Consultants in other Specialties
Dr Ama Addo, Child and Adolescent Learning Disability, Vacancy Looked After and
Accommodated Children, Dr Laxmi Kathuria CAMHS Forensic Team
Associate Specialist, Dr Jane Duthie
Specialty Doctor, Dr Fernanda Espinosa (North CAMHS)
Speciality doctor Vivek Misra (East CAMHS)
Speciality doctor Amy Beadle (South CAMHS)
The Post
The post is 6 Programmed Activities per week, based at Glenfarg Health Centre.
The Post holder will be responsible to Fiona Mitchell, Consultant Child and
Adolescent Psychiatrists.
The post-holder’s primary responsibilities are the day to day medical and psychiatric
assessment and treatment of Community Child and adolescent patients attending the
Centre. Such responsibilities will be undertaken under the supervision and support
of the Consultant Psychiatrists. If not already an Approved Medical Practitioner under
the terms of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 training
may be arranged after appointment is made. In addition the post-holder will be
encouraged to develop special interests for example, a particular treatment modality
or in the management of a particular disorder. The post-holder will also be supported
in pursuing research and/or audit.
The clinical commitments of the post are contained within the following time-table.
There are no out of hours duty.
The following is a sample timetable and is open to negotiation.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
AM
PM
AM
PM
AM
PM
AM
PM
LOCATION
WORK DONE
Glenfarg
Health Centre
Glenfarg
Health Centre
Glenfarg
Health Centre
Team Meeting/ /Supervision
Clinical work
Return patients
SPA activities
New patients
Team duty
The following Person Specification applies to candidates for the post
Essential
Desirable
Full Registration with the GMC
and a licence to practice
Post Graduate training of relevant
experience – some of which must be in
psychiatry
Good communication skills with Children
and Adolescents
Capacity to work under pressure and
ability to prioritise work
Approved Medical Practitioner or
willingness to train as an AMP
Good team worker
Excellent time keeping
Meticulous note keeping
Experience in Paediatrics, GP or a
medical specialty
Available for flexible hours
Knowledge of the law as it applies to
children
Experience of family work
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
Specialty Doctor
£ 38,302 £ 71,425 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 Time 24.00
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 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
For further information on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, please visit our website
on www.nhsggc.org.uk
View all our vacancies at: www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
Register for Job Alerts at: www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact 0141
2777515 Dr. Michelle Thrower (Lead Psychiatrist) on 0141 277 7515 or 0141
2320418 Dr. Anne Greer/Dr. Fiona Mitchell on with whom visiting arrangements can
also be made.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3
Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)
Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice
Immigration Questionnaire
Alternatively please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to
Apply” tab to access application for and CV submission information.
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 [email protected] 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 1st July 2016