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Date As Postmark Your Ref Our Ref FS/04/13 Enquiries to Miss Fiona Small Extension 34186 Direct Line 01382 660111 ext 34186 Email [email protected]
Dear Doctor
POST OF LOCUM SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN ADDICTIONS PSYCHIATRY
Further to your enquiry regarding the above post, I am now pleased to enclose an information and application pack.
Your application should be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] in the form of the following documents:
1 copy of your CV, including the names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees, including your current or most recent employer. Your completed Immigration Status Form and a copy of your passport/current immigration status documents. NB British and EEA Nationals must also enclose a copy of their passport to verify nationality. Your completed Declaration Statement in respect of Fitness to Practice and Criminal Convictions. Equal Opportunities Form (see below).
You do not need to submit a copy of the NHS Application Form.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, it is NHS Tayside’s policy to ensure that all applicants are given the same consideration in relation to job selection, promotion and treatment. In this connection, I enclose an Equal Opportunities Form which you should return with your application. This information is for statistical purposes only and will be kept in strict confidence.
Please quote reference number FS/04/13 when submitting your application. If you are unable to submit all the above documents by e-mail you can post them to the address at the top of this letter.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Saturday 9 March 2013. Owing to the number of applications received and to make the best use of resources, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of applications.
Yours faithfully
Fiona Small Workforce Services Adviser Angus CHP
Substance Misuse Services
Specialty Doctor Delivering Enhanced Drug Addiction Services
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Specialty Doctor
Hours of Work: 6 PAs available
Contract: 6 months in the first instance
Salary: As per nationally agreed salary scale e.g. Specialty Doctor
£36, 807 to £68, 638 per annum pro rata
Department: Tayside Substance Misuse Service
Operationally Service Manager, Tayside Substance Misuse Services Accountable to:
Professionally Lead Clinician, Tayside Substance Misuse Service Accountable to:
Reports through: Refer to Assignment and Review of Work.
Service Department: NHS Tayside
Base: TSMS - Dundee
2. BACKGROUND
Tayside Substance Misuse Service assesses and treats a wide range of substance misuse problems with care delivered in three localities within NHS Tayside – Angus, Dundee, and Perth and Kinross. Treatment involves provision of specialist medical and psychosocial interventions, as well as partnership working with local authority and voluntary sector bodies across Tayside. The aim of treatment is to enable the patient to realise their recovery potential and move towards a substance free lifestyle. The majority of work is delivered by TSMS keyworkers who provide psychosocial interventions, care planning, and monitoring of treatment progress. In support of this, medical staff play a pivotal role in treatment initiation, monitoring and care planning, particularly with regard to a variety of specialist medical interventions. This is supported by local prescribing protocols.
Services continue to evolve and develop in response to demand and strategic aims 3. JOB PURPOSE Working within TSMS arrangements as part of the multidisciplinary team - the post holder will focus on the provision of substance misuse treatment to the target population, in addition to participating in relevant research, audit and clinical governance activity, informing the further development of the service. Key relationships are with local Clinical Lead Nurse and Sector Non-medical (nurse) prescriber.
4. Tayside Substance Misuse service – leadership and management MANAGEMENT/ Lead Clinician (Consultant Psychiatrist) & Service LEADERSHIP Manager 3 Consultant Psychiatrists linked to sector Operational service manager MEDICAL 2 x Associate Specialists & Sessional Contracted Specialist GPs Nursing/Social Local team of specialist Input from developing specialist Work/Voluntary Psychology is available. sector/psychology staff ADMINISTRATIVE/ 1 wte A&C 3 secretary (as part of Addiction Services CLERICAL admin support) Support & facilitation team PHARMACY/ Specialist Pharmacist in Substance Misuse as part of PRESCRIBING support & facilitation team
5. DIMENSIONS: The doctor will initiate and monitor safe and effective medical interventions for substance misuse problems, including but not limited to opiate replacement therapy, to any patient with a substance misuse problem who has been assessed as suitable for treatment by the doctor and other elements of TSMS.
Other features include:
Service delivery arrangements will be co-ordinated by the locality team operational manager The doctor will be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of substance misuse treatments for patients within TSMS. Medical treatments will be delivered in accordance with the Tayside Prescribing Protocol `Medical Treatment for Substance Misusers in Tayside`. The doctor will work as an integral part of the locality TSMS multidisciplinary team. The doctor will manage patients through direct clinical contact and through case supervision/consultation with keyworkers. The service will be delivered across Dundee wherever service gaps appear
6. KEY RESULT AREAS 6.1 Delivery of high quality treatment services to substance misusers who are assessed as suitable for treatment by TSMS. Process outputs (quality of prescribing; regular review and care planning etc) and outcomes (harm- reduction outcomes; stabilisation; becoming drug-free; returning to active life) will be agreed and monitored.
6.2 Collaborative working with the locality operational manager and clinical lead & staff and other elements of the treatment services.
6.3 Develop and encourage positive working relationships with primary and secondary care services as well as social work & voluntary sector partners.
6.4 Provide appropriate holistic packages of care and support to meet individual needs.
6.5 Participate in clinical governance activities
6.6 Undertake appropriate training & professional development
7. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
7.1 The post holder will operate as a fully integrated member of the locality TSMS team.
7.2 Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of TSMS.
7.3 Participate in relevant audit and research projects, which assist in the development of medical services for the target population
7.4 Participate in the operational and strategic planning for the development of TSMS
8. COMMUNICATION & KEY RELATIONSHIPS . Locality TSMS operational manager and clinical lead. . Multidisciplinary team . Consultant Psychiatrist . Local GP Practices/Primary Care Teams . Secondary Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services . Local Council Services e.g. Housing, Social Work . Voluntary Agencies . Secondary Care services . Criminal Justice . Family Planning and GUM Services . Mental health Services . Prison Services
10. REPORTING & ADMINISTRATION 10. Maintain patient/client records in accordance with NHS Tayside guidelines. 1
10. Maintain effective systems of communication. 2
10. Comply with all NHS Tayside health and safety policies. 3
10. To adhere to relevant initiatives and actions, which are aimed at minimising 4 risk within the workplace.
10. To comply with all data protection and IT security policies and guidance issued 5 by the NHS Tayside so that statutory requirements are met.
11. ASSIGNMENT & REVIEW OF WORK: The post holder reports professionally to the TSMS Lead Clinician and operationally to the TSMS Service Manager. They will also be subject to the standard GP appraisal system. The post holder is required to prioritise a diverse workload using their own initiative to ensure work is completed to time and effectively co-ordinated.
12. MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE POST Delivery of quality prescribing services as part of a novel and evolving treatment service working in a flexible and responsive manner across a substantial geographical area.
13. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT All records created in the course of the business of NHS Tayside are corporate records and are public records under the terms of the Public Records (Scotland) Act. This includes email messages and other electronic records. It is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that appropriate records are kept of work done within NHS Tayside and manage those records in keeping with NHS Tayside records management policy.
14. FURTHER INFORMATION Informal enquiries are welcome please contact Dr Brian Kidd, NHS Tayside Substance Misuse Services, Constitution House, Dundee DD1 1LB
This job description is not exhaustive and is intended to give an outline of the duties required. The job description may be reviewed and amended as appropriate. Person Specification
JOB TITLE AND GRADE: Specialty Doctor
LOCATION : Dundee
CRITERIA ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
At least four years full-time EXPERIENCE: Addictions experience postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
QUALIFICATIONS: Basic medical qualifications MRCGP (Training; Research; Specific addictions diploma Publications) Full GMC Registration with a or similar License to Practice
KNOWLEDGE & General medical practice Treatment of addiction or SKILLS: mental health problems
1. Flexibility of approach and PERSONAL QUALITIES: openness to a full range of treatment modalities 2. Enthusiastic and committed individual 3. Initiative 4. Team player, open to clinical governance structures 5. Have a developed interest in treatment of substance misuse problems.
OTHER: Must be willing to travel across the Owning a car would be locality desirable IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMMIGRATION STATUS
Please be aware that all job applicants, including British and EEA nationals must enclose photocopies of their passport (outside front cover, page containing personal details and resident permit/visa stamps). If you have been issued with a Biometric Residence Permit, a photocopy (front and back of card) must also be enclosed.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to bring their original documents with them, for inspection, when attending for interview.
1 Are you a national from Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, YES NO Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom or Switzerland?
2 Are you a national from the Accession States (A8 YES NO Countries) – Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia or Slovenia?
3 Are you a national from the Accession States (A2 YES NO Countries) – Bulgaria and Romania?
If you have circled ‘NO’ to the above sections please tick the box which relates to your current immigration status, and provide expiry dates: Tick Status Expiry Date
I hold a Tier 1 (General) Visa as a highly skilled worker
I require a Certificate of Sponsorship
I hold refugee status
I have indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom
I have right of abode
Any other immigration status – please specify:
Print Name: …………………………………......
Signature:…………………………………………………….
Date: …………………………………………………………. APPOINTMENT AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
Declaration Statements and Statements of Policy
Statement of Policy regarding fitness to practise proceedings by a licensing/regulatory body and relating to criminal investigations in the UK or overseas. Registration with the General Medical Council or General Dental Council imposes on doctors and dentists the duty to provide a good standard of medical care for, and to behave appropriately, towards patients. NHS Employers also have a duty to ensure that patients receive a good standard of medical care and ensure as far as possible the safety of patients. We therefore need to establish if you have been found guilty of a criminal offence, been bound over or cautioned or are currently the subject of proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution, in the UK or any other country.
Applicants for posts in the NHS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Application forms will include a declaration for applicants to complete declaring any previous or pending prosecutions or convictions, including those considered ‘spent’ under this Act. Forms will also include a declaration of any cautions or bind overs.
We also need to establish if you have been the subject of any fitness to practise proceedings in the past, or any fitness to practise proceedings are being contemplated, by a licensing or regulatory body in the UK or another country and this is also reflected in the declaration.
This information will be treated in confidence and will not debar you from appointment unless the selection panel considers that it renders you unsuitable for appointment. In reaching such a decision we will consider the nature of the conviction/action, how long ago it took place and any others factors that may be relevant.
Failure to disclose a criminal offence, having been bound over or cautioned or that you are currently the subject of criminal proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution, or fitness to practise proceedings undertaken or being undertaken by an appropriate licensing or regulatory body, may disqualify you from appointment, or result in summary dismissal/disciplinary action and referral to the General Medical Council [General Dental Council] for consideration if such a discrepancy came to light.
If you would like to discuss what effect any previous convictions, police investigations or fitness to practise proceedings taken or being taken either in the UK or by an overseas licensing or regulatory body might have on your application, you may telephone the Employment Services Adviser, Medical Staffing, on 01738 473302, in confidence, for advice. Model Declaration Statement regarding
(a) any criminal offence, being bound over or cautioned, or current proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution and (b) fitness to practice proceedings taken or being currently contemplated by a licensing/regulatory body
1. Have you been convicted of a criminal offence, been bound over or cautioned or are currently the subject of any police investigations, which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution in the UK or any other country?
YES/NO
Note: Applicants for posts in the NHS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to declare prosecutions or convictions, including those considered ‘spent’ under this Act.
If yes, please provide details of the criminal offence, order binding you over or caution or details of any current proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution, including approximate date, the offence, and the authority and country which dealt with the offence.
2. To the best of your knowledge have you been or are you currently subject to any fitness to practise proceedings by an appropriate licensing or regulatory body in the UK or any other country? YES/NO
If yes, please provide details of the nature of proceedings undertaken, or contemplated, including approximate date of proceedings, country where proceedings were undertaken and the name and address of the licensing or regulatory body concerned.
I hereby declare that the information given here is true.
Signature:______
Date:______EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MONITORING FORM
Job reference number: FS/04/13 Equal opportunities monitoring
We want to ensure that our job opportunities are open to all. The only way we can ensure there is equal opportunity is to monitor applications we receive, and compare the profile of people who apply with those appointed. Therefore this form asks you for your ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality and age. The information you provide is confidential and is not used in the selection process. It will be separated from the rest of your application when we receive it. 1) If you are currently an employee of this NHS Board, will getting this job be a promotion? Yes No 2) You are: Female Male 3) Have you undergone, are you undergoing or do you intend to undergo gender reassignment? For example, this includes having changed your sex (gender).? Yes No Prefer not to say 4) What is your age? I am ___ years old, and my date of birth is: _ _ / _ _ / ______5) Do you have a physical or mental health condition or disability that: . has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day to day activities? . has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more? Yes No Prefer not to say . If you answered ‘yes’ please tick if it is either of the following: Learning Disability Physical Long standing illness impairment Mental health condition Sensory impairment Other (please describe):
. Again, if yes, please describe any particular arrangements you would need for your work location:
(Continued on next page) o 2- 6) What is your ethnic group? Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural background A: White Scottish Irish Other British Polish Gypsy Traveller Any other White background
B: Mixed Any mixed background
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