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This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details of the post advertised.

The contents of this package are as follows:

 Post Information Sheet

 Job Advertisement

 Job Description

 Guidance Notes for completion of the application for employment form

 Application Form & Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (Please note that the application form will not be submitted for shortlisting without a completed equal opportunities monitoring form).

 Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK Statement*

 Please do not attach a CV with, or as part of your application. NHS Lanarkshire does not accept application by CV and therefore this will not be included with your application for shortlisting purposes.

 Terms and Conditions of Employment

Please refer to NHS Lanarkshire’s website http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk/Careers/Pages/values- competency-based-interviews.aspx for further information on our recruitment process.

All posts are subject to competency based interviews. There is more information on the recruitment process for this on Firstport:

- Welcome to NHS Lanarkshire - About the Selection Process - -Guide to completing an Application form - Values and Competencies Interviews - Overview of the Values and Competency Frameworks

* NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that all prospective employees have the right to work in the UK. Please see the Terms and Conditions for this post for further information.

Please note that NHS Lanarkshire does not routinely acknowledge receipt of application forms.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP REFERENCE No: 1217/35770 SD

JOB TITLE: Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

GRADE: Band 7

£32,013- £42,205 per annum

LOCATION: NHSL Wide

HOURS: 30

CONTRACT DURATION: Permanent

This post is based in the CAMHS Looked After & Accommodated Team (CAYP CAMHS for Accommodated Young People). First level registered nurse, AHP, Social Worker or child trained Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP), providing specialist psychological therapies service to children, young people, their families and carers with mental health problems referred to secondary or specialist mental health services. The post holder is responsible for, and has a high level of autonomy in the assessment, formulation, prescribing and delivery of psychological therapies treatment and care to children, young people, their families and carers on a defined case load, with decision making responsibility for evaluation and discharge from treatment or referral on to other agencies. You work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and have a responsibility to provide clinical supervision to other qualified practitioners and practitioners in training. You also have a responsibility for training and education of others and actively planning and participating in research within the clinical service. On occasion the post holder will be expected to carry out delegated tasks of the senior clinician providing local coordination in their absence.

Should you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Elaine McVey, Clinical Manager CAMHS, on 01236 703010.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

In the interest of being green – environmentally friendly, the preferred method of receiving applications is by email to [email protected]

If however you require to post your application form please return it to Recruitment – HR Service Centre, Law House, Airdrie Road, Carluke, ML8 5EP. Should you experience any difficulty, please contact Recruitment – HR Service Centre on 01698 377740. Please ensure that you submit your application in advance of the closing date. Late applications will not be forwarded for shortlisting. When submitting your completed application please take note of the following: Please allow 2 days for postal deliveries NHS Lanarkshire does not routinely acknowledge receipt of application forms. Please note that should you contact the Recruitment Service to discuss any queries regarding your application, it is advisable that you retain the job reference number as you will be asked to quote this when you call. In the meantime, I wish you success with your application.

Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Closing date: 17/01/2018

Interview date: Tbc

Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email where you have submitted an email address. Please check your emails regularly.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP 1. JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician Band 7

Department(s): Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services

CAJE ID: NHSL12/004 (Revised Feb 2015)

No. of Job Holders: Numerous

2. JOB PURPOSE

First level registered nurse, AHP, Social Worker or child trained Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP), providing specialist psychological therapies service to children, young people, their families and carers with mental health problems referred to secondary or specialist mental health services. The post holder is responsible for, and has a high level of autonomy in the assessment, formulation, prescribing and delivery of psychological therapies treatment and care to children, young people, their families and carers on a defined case load, with decision making responsibility for evaluation and discharge from treatment or referral on to other agencies. You work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and have a responsibility to provide clinical supervision to other qualified practitioners and practitioners in training. You also have a responsibility for training and education of others and actively planning and participating in research within the clinical service. On occasion the post holder will be expected to carry out delegated tasks of the senior clinician providing local coordination in their absence.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP 3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Clinical Director General Manager CAMHS North East Unit

Service Manager Childrens Services

Consultant Head of Head of CAMHS Team Psychiatrists Clinical Child Managers x 3 Psychology Psycho- therapy

Senior CAMHS MHC 8A x2

THIS POST CAMHS MHC Band 7

CAMHS MHC Band 6

Line Management: Profesional Leadership: 4. SCOPE AND RANGE

 Responsible for the autonomous assessment, formulation, prescribing and delivery of specialist psychological therapies to young people, their families and carers with mental health problems on a defined case load.

 Based within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team providing a psychological therapies service, post holder has responsibility for clinical decision making for patients on case load in relation to discharge of patients from treatment or referral on to other agencies

 Provision of professional leadership and supporting the locality coordinator in appraisal of other practitioners in the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

 Provision of specialist expertise and advice to NHS Lanarkshire staff, carers and other external agencies on aspects of psychological therapies treatment for a range of clinical conditions

 Where required the post holder will undertake a full range of duties of the locality coordinator in their absence.

 Supports the locality coordinator or head of department in setting and monitoring standards of care, treatment and service provision, on an ongoing basis, through effective clinical effectiveness systems and processes.

 Supports the locality coordinator or head of department in the achievement of waiting times targets for the service. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP  Assist in the ongoing development of local healthcare services through participating in working groups and/or projects in a wider area out-with the immediate clinical environment (as agreed with the line managers and the locality coordinator / head of departments and / or Clinical Director or Service Manager.

 Participate in the recruitment and selection of other team members.

 Proactively facilitate and foster partnership working with other service elements, relevant agencies and disciplines relevant to service delivery and client / patient and wider family health and wellbeing

 Apply values based practice principles to inform decision making in all aspects of care and treatment and in interactions with colleagues

 Responsible for the educational environment of nursing AHP, Social Work and psychology trainees. Provide educational experience for various disciplines of staff and learners ensuring relevant National Professional and Educational Standards are met. Be a member of UWS Clinical Faculty if appropriate

 Promote strengths based and recovery focussed care, healthy lifestyle and well-being providing advice to patients/carers in line with corporate health promotion strategy.

 Obtain and maintain requirements for professional accreditation as a psychological therapist including participation in regular clinical supervision.

 Ensure achievement and maintenance of the necessary education, standards and experience required for the delivery of clinical supervision to others.

5. MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Practising within the eKSF, scope, range and competencies of the post

 Responsible for the autonomous assessment, formulation, prescribing and delivery of specialist psychological therapies to young people, their families/carers with mental health problems on a one-to-one or group basis. Responsibility for clinical decision making for patients on case load in relation to discharge of patients from treatment or referral on to other agencies

 Deliver evidence based psychological therapies as identified through the National Psychological Therapies Matrix

 Implement Integrated Care Pathways for individual patients as appropriate

 Support and assist the Team Manager locality coordinator / head of department/senior

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP clinician in the delegation of clinical work to practitioners in the team as appropriate

 Attend, participate and support the client / patient in multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences and Mental Health Tribunals as necessary, providing reports and professional opinions as appropriate.

 Support young people, their families/carers, working with other health, local authority and voluntary sector colleagues / organisations to facilitate smooth transitions of care between / across services

 Communicate and collaborate with the young person, family and their carers/relatives in a manner which demonstrates values based practice, ensuring dignity, respect and courtesy for the individual

 Provide information in a range of formats regarding treatments, and their benefits, undesired effects and contraindications to support patients’ choice regarding treatment

 Maintain records in accordance with professional body and organisational standards.

 Act autonomously to resolve inadequacies, which may be to the detriment of the client’s welfare and safety and report to the locality coordinator / head of department / line manager, where appropriate.

 Actively and meaningfully involve relevant people, and collaborate with the patient and carers in a shared responsibility for assessment, prevention and management of risk and positive risk taking, and individual vulnerabilities within the scope, range, skills and competencies of the post

 Work to maximise social inclusion by promoting awareness of, and coordination of social inclusion activities, supporting patients to access community organisations and supports according to their individual abilities and choices, ensuring they are incorporated into the patient care and treatment plan

 Empower young people, their families and carers to take responsibility for their health, well- being and future lifestyle as appropriate by practising in an open, transparent and inclusive manner, identifying their strengths and sources of personal social supports, promoting and respecting their rights, ensuring that patients have the relevant information to participate in the decisions about their care and recovery.

Team Working / Clinical Leadership  Deputise for the Team Manager, Locality Coordinator / Head of Department / Line manager as appropriate and act to ensure the effective running of the service in their absence as required.

 Ensure that changes in circumstances, which may affect delivery of care are managed and reported to the Locality Coordinator / Head of Department / Line Manager.

 Participate in the ongoing development of the service and the development of links with other areas of service delivery, voluntary and statutory services within Lanarkshire.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP  Organise and participate in meetings / forums as agreed with team members, and provide feedback and information as appropriate to the team.

 Provide advice, consultation and support to colleagues and agencies in the wider community

 Establish and maintain effective communication and liaison between clinical team, other professionals, and external agencies, carers, families and relevant others involved in the clients / patients care or social circumstances.

 Provide and participate in professional leadership, promoting clinical professionalism.

 Take an active role in clinical networking with other services

 Ensure achievement of Performance objectives.

Legal & Ethical  Be fully compliant with the professional codes of conduct the other relevant guidance documents, which support and maintain standards of professional practice for nurses and midwives and AHP’s and Social Workers, and those of other professional bodies as appropriate i.e. BABCP.

 Maintain patient records in accordance with NMC Standards and NHSL Information Governance standards, and those of other professional bodies as appropriate i.e. BABCP

 Develop clinical/nursing practice in line with NHSL guidelines/ policies/ protocols/ procedures / best practice statements; Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements; National Quality Standards and Scottish Government Health Department policy and guidance.

 Respect at all times the confidential nature of your work and the rights and choices of patients and their carers in regard to confidentiality, ensuring patients are aware that certain information may have to be shared with other members of the clinical team or other authorities where there is concern for the health, safety or welfare of the patient or others, in accordance with guidance and protocols of the Lanarkshire Data Sharing Partnership.

 Ensure young people, their families and carers have sufficient information to consent to any aspect of care and treatment. If capacity to consent is impaired ensure additional assessment, input or legal safeguards are initiated.

 Manage the health and safety of staff, patients and carers within the service and report any health and safety deficiency as appropriate to the Locality Coordinator / Head of Department / line Manager. Ensure safe working environment and practices in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and compliance with locally agreed protocols.

 Apply the principles and safeguards of legislation, relevant to the clinical area and patient group, to support the care and treatment of patients, carers and dependents

 Ensure compliance with Lanarkshire Data Sharing Partnership policy and guidance, and information governance standards regarding accessing, sharing, recording, use and storage of information

 Implement all relevant NHS Lanarkshire clinical, HR and organisational policies

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP  Ensure patients and carers are treated with dignity and respect and the Milan principles underlie all aspects of practice, care and treatment.

Clinical Governance  Implement and evidence the Clinical Governance Framework and Staff Governance Framework within sphere of responsibility

 Implement, maintain, monitor and audit evidence based clinical standards and standards of nursing practice to ensure that practice is based on research evidence available and in line with national quality standards.

 Participate in developing and implementing local policies which may impact on other members of the multidisciplinary team / other service areas by contributing to the work of local working/steering groups as agreed with the locality coordinator / head of department / line manager

 Implement and monitor clinical/nursing policies and procedures in line with NHSL guidelines, NMC requirements, other professional bodies (i.e.. BABCP), Scottish Government policy and guidance, legal requirements, emerging evidence and changing practice.

 Responsible for the delivery of a system for supervision and performance appraisal of junior staff within the team as appropriate.

 Involve patients and carers in monitoring and development of services.

 Attempt to resolve informal complaints as they arise and assist the locality coordinator / head of department / line manager in gathering data / resolving complaints which progress via the formal complaints procedure.

 Reflect on professional and clinical performance, including the emotional impact on self of working with people with moderate or severe mental health problems and engage in regular clinical supervision in accordance with NHS Lanarkshire clinical supervision guidance and policy and standards set down by professional psychological therapies bodies i.e. BABCP.

 Assist the organisation to achieve its performance objectives, including the delivery of HEAT Targets particularly in relation to access and waiting times targets for CAMHS and psychological therapies, Crisis Standards, Rights Relationships and Recovery Actions, National Quality Standards, National Inspectorate standards and MWC recommendations.

Training and Development  Actively contribute to the development of an atmosphere and environment, which promotes and facilitates learning, regularly liaising with Practice Education Facilitators, Clinical Director and Senior CAMHS Clinicians to support learning and practice development in the clinical area

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP  Ensure formal mentorship system is implemented and where a First level nurse appropriate perform formal mentorship role, including Sign-off mentorship for pre-registration Nursing Students and for newly qualified nurses undertaking the Flying Start Development Programme as appropriate to the service area.

 Responsible for participation in annual updates to maintain Sign-Off Mentorship status as appropriate

 Participate in Personal Development Planning and Appraisal of other practitioners as appropriate

 Develop and deliver an induction programme and educational and training programmes/materials, relevant to service for colleagues, other disciplines, students and staff from other agencies and organisations in agreement with the Locality Coordinator / Head of Department / Line Manager.

 Actively participate in the development and delivery of specialist undergraduate and post graduate training programmes with colleagues in Higher Education Institutions.

 Act as a resource for other disciplines to ensure that contemporary information is available on clinical practice issues.

 Undertake appropriate continuing professional development as identified within the personal development planning process and eKSF

 Participate in all mandatory and in-service training/study days as required in response to patient and service need.

 Ensure contribution to the evidence base within the clinical field by actively designing and participating in research, and sharing good practice through networks, conferences and publications

Public Health/Health Promotion  Participate in the identification of health needs of the local population accessing the service.  Promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being providing advice to young people, their families / carers in line with corporate health promotion strategy and mental health and wellbeing strategy

 Demonstrate knowledge of the determinants of ill health and appropriate interventions. Be aware and give advice on issues relating to health education/promotion and health improvement.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP 6. EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY

 Weighing Machines – Patient Assessment and monitoring.  Electronic or Manual Monitoring Equipment - Vital Signs.  Specific Electronic and Manual Equipment – Diagnostic Procedures and Treatments; digital recording equipment.  Personal Computers – Data input and transmission; work station.  Bio – feedback equipment  Multi media equipment i.e. projector and screen  Range of psychological measures  Mobile phone  Car all equipment may be used occasionally in the delivery of clinical care.

7. SYSTEMS

 Use of Information technology to input and produce data and reports (Word, Excel, Email etc, Electronic Patient Information Systems), ensuring compliance with data protection policy, standards for information governance, and guidance on information sharing from the Lanarkshire Data Sharing Partnership  Systems for manual recording of client / patient relevant clinical / non clinical information  Systems for routine data collection and performance monitoring  Implement and monitor a range of systems including capacity planning tools, care planning systems, patient reporting systems, review notes, assessment tools, recording of treatments, orders, and stores orders etc.  Implement the agreed NHS Lanarkshire systems and processes for clinical supervision, mentoring, and eKSF / PDPs  Utilisation of Integrated Care Pathways  Ensure compliance with all systems related to regulatory codes of practice and legislation e.g. Mental Health Legislation, AWI, CPA, MAPPA, NMC registration; BABCP  Participate in ensuring robust systems are in place to monitor issues related to relevant legislation.

8. DECISIONS & JUDGEMENTS

 Exercise autonomous responsibility for clinical decision-making and judgement in response to assessed needs on very complex cases that require a great degree of analysis of to maximise the health, safety and welfare of the patient and others.

 Ensure effective liaison and consultation with the multidisciplinary care team as appropriate.

 Make decisions around supervised staff’s views, judgements and clinical decisions in relation to patient assessments, formulations, care and treatment plans and reviews, ensuring APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP decisions to delegate work to supervised staff are made after consideration of the scope and range of post, and knowledge and competencies of the staff delegated to, and their scope of professional practice.

 Take delegated charge of the service in the absence of the locality coordinator / head of department, making judgements and decisions on the effective running of the service and delivery of care in their absence, seeking advice from line manager and other colleagues as required

 In the absence of the locality coordinator / head of department, delegated responsibility for changes to staff work plan in response to clinical need / risk or unexpected staff absence seeking advice from service manager as appropriate

 Participate in joint working, and organise / participate in joint working processes with multi- professional colleagues, making judgements and decisions from a professional perspective e.g. Child protection, Risk Assessment following DSH.

 Make judgements and decision based on highly complex information independently and in association with other members of the multidisciplinary team, seeking advice and consultation when necessary

 Responsibility for personal / professional development planning and appraisal of junior staff.

 Delegated responsibility for the ordering of stocks and supplies, ensuring adequate supplies for the requirements of the service as appropriate.

9. COMMUNICATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS

 Responsible for the development and maintenance of effective liaison, communication and close working relationships with colleagues in health services and other statutory and voluntary service providers.  Responsible for the development of therapeutic alliance / relationships with patients and carers  Communicate highly complex information regarding the management of a range of mental health problems to colleagues and other disciplines / professions, patient and carers in a manner that is clear and easily understood.  Communicate with patients and their relatives using a variety of communication skills, for example collaboration, active listening and communicating with patients with impaired communication skills due to their physical/mental health, ensuring access to interpreters or communication aids as required.  Develop and maintain effective communication systems and processes and working relationships with other professionals, carers, families and relevant others relevant to the patients health and welfare.  Produce written reports, papers and plans as required.  Provide verbal and written information within the clinical team and across teams and services to ensure effective communication between clinical staff, clinical teams and line managers  Work as a fully integrated member of a multi-professional team.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP  Participate in working groups as delegated by the locality coordinator / team manager and agreed with the line manager including service modernisation groups, project boards and short life working groups.

10. DEMANDS OF THE JOB (physical, mental, emotional)

Physical  Combination of frequent changes between walking, sitting and standing  Physical management of aggressive incidents including de-escalation, and breakaway of patients. This requires formal management of aggression training  Physical transportation of case files and documentation to community clinics  Driving as appropriate to community based venues, home visits, clinics etc.

Mental Demands  Majority of time is spent in face to face intensive interventions with children, young people and their families/carers who have a range of mental health problems which are complex in nature. This involves lengthy periods of sustained and intense concentration whilst delivering evidence based practice e.g. whilst carrying out appointment sessions and group interventions.  Routinely working with young people, families/carers who present with complex and challenging, disturbed or risky behaviours. The changing nature of patients mental and emotional state during individual sessions requires the post holder to be perceptive and responsive to change with significant cognitive abilities required to interpret information, behaviours and patient cognitions to arrive at accurate conclusions in order to formulate patient presentations and test hypotheses  Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods whilst producing written reports including reports for Tribunals and court reports.  Prolonged periods of concentration required during supervision, training, appraisal and teaching  Concentration required for driving Emotional Demands  Frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances, working with young people, families/carers who present with a range of mental health problems having to ensure robust risk assessment is carried out to maintain their health, safety and welfare. This can present exceptional challenges both in working with the patients and their carers, the ability to discuss highly sensitive issues which may include bereavement, sexual abuse, trauma etc. and in managing personal emotional responses to the work.  Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to colleagues exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.  Provision of accurate risk assessment and subsequent risk management plans  Escorting of, and intervention with patients across hospital and community settings, including patients detained under Mental Health Legislation or those presenting with difficult behaviours as required  Working alone/ travelling alone, frequently on a daily basis

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP 11. MOST CHALLENGING / DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

 Making highly complex decisions around appropriate care pathways for young people with complex mental health problems and/or initiating comprehensive management plans to guide other staff including medical staff in managing individuals/groups of patients.

 Responsible for ensuring effective communications across several disciplines / agencies involved in patient’s care.

 Responsible for managing a clinical caseload where challenging behaviour can occur due to the complex nature of patient/client group and where there is a high level of responsibility for accurate risk assessment and risk management plans.

 Managing competing demands on time, working within a busy outpatient environment whilst also providing advice and consultancy to staff in other areas of service delivery.

 Responsible for providing information to patients/clients and carers on sensitive clinical and legal issues e.g. legal/detention information.

 Responsible for managing the educational environment, including teaching and supervising junior staff, nurse learners and pre-registration nursing students whilst working within a busy clinical environment. Involved in the teaching and supervision of evidence based practice to other disciplines including under graduate and post graduate learners and medical staff

 Maintaining professional identity within a multi-professional psychological therapies service

 May work within inpatient areas and be exposed to highly unpleasant substances in that environment.

12. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

 Registered Mental Nurse, AHP, Social Worker or (child trained CAAP) with 5 years post registration experience.

 Two years recent practice with children and families with mental health problems or learning disability

 Further education/evidence of continuous professional development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.

 Educated to /operating at Masters Degree Level.

 Educated to or undertaking Post Graduate Certificate / Diploma Qualification level in an evidence based psychological therapy as recognised in the National Psychological Therapies Matrix for the intended client group.

 The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP  Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.

 Excellent time-management skills.

 Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT Packages

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be a conclusive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.

Job Description Agreement

Job Holder’s Signature Date

Head of Department Signature Date

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP GUIDANCE NOTES FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM

Introduction

These notes are designed to help you complete your application form and to make the most of your application. Please read them carefully before you begin.

NHS Lanarkshire is an Equal Opportunities Employer and will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment. Please note that only Part C of the application form will be made available to the shortlisting panel.

NHS Lanarkshire is committed to good practice in employing disabled people and we will ensure that all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria (as specified in the person specification) will be invited to attend for interview.

The purpose of the application form is to select the right person for the job – without discrimination. Please complete the form as fully as you can. It is your first opportunity to tell us how your qualifications, training, experience, skills and abilities fit our requirements. If you need more space for any section, continue on a separate sheet of paper. Please clearly mark additional sheets with the Section, job reference number. Please include these with your application Do not include your name or address on additional sheets.

NHS Lanarkshire has a duty to protect public funds it administers and to this end will use the information you have provided within your application for the prevention and detection of fraud. It will also share this information with other Bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes. More detail will be made available on NHS Lanarkshire’s intranet in due course. Further information is available from http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/work/nfi.php

Part A

Personal Details Insert your surname, forename, title and full home address. Please supply contact telephone numbers and email addresses so we can contact you without delay, if necessary.

Working in the UK NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Further guidance on current immigration rules is available on the Home Office website at http://ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/ .

Declaration Please ensure that you sign and date this section.

Part B

Footnote (1) The Conditions of Service specify whether the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act applies to this post.

Dependant on the nature of the post we may need to conduct a criminal record check. This could be a basic or standard level or a PVG.

With effect from 28 th February 2011, posts considered to be within “Regulated Work” with Children and/or Protected Adults will require membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) as a condition of their employment. The PVG Scheme is applicable to both EEA and Non EEA Nationals.

Please note: You do not have to do anything about PVG Scheme Membership at application stage. Candidates selected for appointment will be advised on how to become a PVG Scheme member prior to taking up the position.

Further information on the PVG Scheme Membership can be found at the following: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/pvg

The Conditions of Service specify whether the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act applies to this post and whether a Disclosure Scotland check will be required.

You must indicate whether you have criminal convictions or proceedings pending against you. This will include all offences eg non-payment of tv licence; general driving offences (ie speeding, non payment of fines), etc. Any proceedings should be detailed, unless the courts have found you not guilty.

Failure to disclose criminal convictions or criminal proceedings pending against you could invalidate your application or, in the event of employment, result in dismissal in accordance with NHS Lanarkshire's Effective Management of Employee Conduct.

Any information submitted will be kept in strict confidence and will only be considered in relation to your application for this post if successful. Please note that information provided about convictions which are deemed irrelevant to the post will be disregarded.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP Dependant on the nature of the post, if successful at interview, you may be asked to complete a Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme application form, or a basic/standard level of disclosure. This will form part of your offer contract.

Please select your choice by ticking (a) or (b) on the application form. If selecting (b) please supply details of convictions in the space provided.

Footnote (2) Your application form will be processed fairly and lawfully in accordance with guidelines outlined within the Data Protection Act. Your application will be held by HR Recruitment for 12 months after submission.

Declaration Please ensure that you sign and date this section.

Part C

Post Details Please ensure you detail the correct job title, location, job reference number and candidate number. This ensures your application form will be processed timeously.

Qualifications Achieved This section is about your educational achievements at secondary school, college and university. Please details here any qualifications you have gained including any nursing, medical, and professional qualifications. In accordance with the Age Discrimination Act (2006), it is no longer necessary to detail the dates these qualifications were gained.

Qualifications Currently Studying Please also list all qualifications, training or continued professional development (CPD) you are working towards. This should be included on a separate sheet.

Membership of Professional Regulatory Bodies Some posts require that you have membership of a specified Professional Body. Include the name and type of membership you hold, along with your registration number and renewal/expiry date.

Training Courses If you have completed training that is relevant to the job you are applying for, please give details. Include courses provided by your employer, external companies or other training organisations. This should be included on a separate sheet.

Present Post This section will help us build an accurate picture about the type of work and responsibilities you are currently involved in. Please give the job title, the job grade, the date of starting on this grade, and the full name and address of your present employer.

Role Purpose/Summary of Responsibilities Please tell us about the main duties and responsibilities of your current job. This may be included on a separate sheet if necessary.

Employment History

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP Tell us about your work history, including job titles, grades, your employers’ names and the dates of your employment. Please start with the most recent employer and work back. This may be included on a separate sheet if necessary.

Referees Give the names, designations, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of two referees. These referees should have agreed to provide a reference for you, and should be known to you professionally. One must be your current Line Manager (or, if unemployed, your most recent employer). Do not include relatives.

Disability NHS Lanarkshire welcomes applications from people who have or have had a disability.

We will interview all applicants who have or have had a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the job.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a disabled person within the field of employment. The Act defines a disabled person as someone with a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on that person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Please state whether you have a physical/mental health condition that has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day-to-day activities and has lasted, or is expected to last for 12 months or more.

Please could you inform us if you will require any special arrangements for the interview eg wheelchair access, induction loop, etc.

Driving Licence A driving licence is essential for some posts. Confirmation of whether this is applicable will be found in the Job Description. Only complete this section if a driving licence is essential for the post.

Statement in Support of Application - http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk/Careers/Pages/values- competency-based-interviews.aspx Before completing this section, please think about the job description again. This should help you decide what to include here. You should describe all the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience you have which you think are relevant to the post. Include any relevant experience you have gained outside your employment, for example, in voluntary work. You should also describe any specific areas of responsibility you may have had, particular achievements and interests and how you think you could contribute to the work of the department or section for which you are applying. This may be included on a separate sheet if necessary.

Where did you see the advertisement for this post? Please indicate where you saw the advertisement for this post. This allows us to monitor our methods of recruitment and selection.

Part D

Equal Opportunities Monitoring

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP NHS Lanarkshire is committed to providing Equal Opportunities in its employment practices. It is our policy to ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, disability, age, responsibility for dependants, sexuality, creed, political party or trade union membership, HIV/AIDS status.

To help us achieve this, Section D must be completed by you and returned with your application form. No application will be processed without Section D. Please use the “Prefer not to Answer” option where appropriate.

Information provided will be treated with the utmost confidence and will ONLY be used to advise NHS Lanarkshire and NHS in Scotland as a whole of improvement in performance. This information will be separated on receipt of your application form and will be used by the HR Recruitment for equal opportunity monitoring purposes only.

Under no circumstances will this information be made available to Managers or panel members involved in the recruitment process.

Confirmation to Work in the UK Please complete this form and return with your application form.

Return of completed application form

It is preferable that applications are returned electronically to the following email address: [email protected] Please include the completed application form, Section D Equal Opportunities Monitoring form and any additional pages. We do not accept Curriculum Vitae. Curriculum Vitae submitted instead of, or in addition to, the standard NHS application form will not be processed.

If you choose to post your application form, please ensure that the envelope is weighed, and the correct postage is paid. Underpaid mail could result in your application form not being delivered or delayed. We cannot process late applications.

We no longer acknowledge receipt of applications. Unless shortlisted, you will not receive further communication.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP NHS Scotland Application Form

First save this form under another name. To complete this form, point your mouse arrow on to the highlighted portions OR use your tab key to move between the highlighted fields and start typing. You must complete the application form in full as we do not accept CVs. PART A Application for : Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinician Job Reference No: 1217/35770 SD Location: NHSL Wide Candidate ID No:

No applicant will be unfairly discriminated against. We are particularly alert to eliminating discrimination on account of age, cultural/religious/political belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, relationship status, sexual orientation, and/or Trade Union membership or stewardship. Only 'Part C' of this form will be made available to short-listing panels. Parts A, B and C would then be used by the interviewing panel if you are selected for interview. Personal Details Surname: Forename:

Name known: by Title: (if different) Address:

Post Code:

Contact Telephone Numbers: Day:

Evening: Mobile:

E–mail: address (if we may use If we need to, the best way for us to contact you is by: Work Permit Do you need a work permit to take up this post? Yes No Working in the UK Are you eligible to work in the UK? Yes No

Job Reference No: 1217/35770 SD PART B Candidate ID No: Declarations

Convictions NHS Scotland is exempt from the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions & Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003. This means that unless stated in the job description, person specification or application pack, you must tell us about any previous convictions either classed as ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’. If you are offered employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. Any information you give will be considered only in relation to the post for which this application form refers. Information will be verified by Disclosure Scotland for relevant posts.

I declare that I have: (a) No previous convictions

(b) Previous convictions – details of which are:

Please read the following statements. You will be asked to sign a declaration if you are appointed:

 I have completed Parts A to D of this application form and the details I have supplied are, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete;

 I understand that if appointed to this post the information on this form will be kept as part of my personal file record;

 I authorise you to obtain references to support this application if I am identified as a preferred candidate;

 I understand that details of educational qualifications, membership of professional bodies and referee reports may be verified through the establishments and individuals I have indicated;

 I consent to my details being kept confidentially and used for specific and lawful purposes as specified in the Data Protection Act 1998;

 I declare that I have no previous convictions, or have identified any I have above. Read, agreed and understood (check box) Date:

PART C Application for : Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinician Job Reference No: 1217/35770 SD Location: NHSL Wide Candidate ID No:

Qualifications Achieved Type of Qualification Subjects Grade Achieved eg. Standard Grade, GCSE, Higher, BSc

Qualifications Currently Studying or Working Towards Type of Qualification Grade Date Subjects eg. Standard Grade, GCSE, Higher, Anticipated Anticipated BSc

Membership of Professional or Regulatory Bodies Full name of organisation(s) Registration Number Renewal Date

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP Job Reference No: 1217/35770 SD PART C Candidate ID No: Present (or most recent) Post Job Title:

Grade: Date of Starting Grade:

Employer:

Dates of Employment: From: To:

Reason for Leaving (if applicable):

Notice Period: Current Salary:

Role Purpose / Summary of Responsibilities

Employment History

Start with your most recent employment first and work down the page. If a job supports the position applied for, please say more about it in your Application Support Statement. Job Title Employer Date From Date To

Job Reference No: 1217/35770 SD PART C Candidate ID No: Referees Your referees will include your present (or most recent) employer. Please identify below the person in your organisation (for current NHS staff this is your direct line manager) who is authorised to confirm your employment and the details given in your application. Please identify a second referee who may have closer knowledge of your skills, knowledge and abilities and who may offer opinion on your suitability for this post. You should not use family members or friends. Our pre- employment screening also includes, where appropriate, health and fitness for work, criminal records, qualifications and professional registration. Note that references will only be taken up for Preferred Candidates following interview. Name 1: Designation: Address:

Post Code: Telephone: Email:

Name 2: Designation: Address:

Post Code: Telephone: Email: Disability

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Amended Regulations 2005 define disability as follows: “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities”. NHS Scotland is “Positive About Disabled People”, and as such we provide job opportunities for disabled people. NHS Scotland operates a Job Interview Guarantee (JIG), which means that if you have a disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the person specification, you will be guaranteed an interview. However, some disabled people prefer not to take this option, so please tick your preference if you are a disabled candidate.

Do you want to participate in the guarantee scheme? Yes No

Please specify any special requirements you require if attending for interview, eg. Induction Loop, Wheelchair Access, Signer FORMTEXT

Driving Licence (see Job Description - only complete if a driving licence is essential)

Do you have a driving licence? Yes No If yes, which categories are you entitled to drive, eg. B, BE, C

Job Reference No: 1217/35770 SD PART C Candidate ID No: Statement in Support of Application – please tell us your personal qualities, skills and attributes, experience and any major achievements and show how they match those needed for this job.

Where did you see the Advertisement for this Post? Newspaper (which one?) Professional Journal (which one?) Vacancy Bulletin SHOW (NHS Scotland Website) Job Centre Plus Other (please specify)

Job Reference No: 1217/35770 SD PART D Candidate ID No: 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 in this part of the form (Part D) is confidential and is not used in the selection process. It will be separated from the rest of the form 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 impairment Long standing illness Sensory impairment Mental health condition Other (please describe):

. Again, if yes, please describe any particular arrangements you would need for your work location:

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Job Reference No: 1217/35770 SD PART D Candidate ID No: 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 Any other White background B: Mixed Any mixed background

C: Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian British Pakistani Indian Chinese Bangladeshi Any other Asian background

D: Black; Black Scottish; Black British Caribbean African Any other Black background

E: Other ethnic background Any other background

F: Prefer not to answer 7) To which religion, religious denomination or body do you actively belong?

(Christianity) - Church of Scotland Hinduism (Christianity) - Roman Catholic Sikhism Christianity (other) Judaism Other faith / belief Islam Buddhism No religion (none) Prefer not to answer 8) Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation? Bisexual Gay Man Heterosexual Lesbian/Gay Woman Other Prefer not to answer

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP NHS LANARKSHIRE CONFIRMATION OF RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK STATEMENT PLEASE NOTE THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED BY ALL APPLICANTS

Post Applied For: Child & Adolescent Mental Health clinician

Post Ref: 1217/35770 SD

We need to know if you are eligible for employment in the UK Even if you are a British Citizen. PLEASE READ ALL QUESTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM. PLEASE TICK BOXES WHERE ANSWER IS YES/NO The information you provide in this part of the form is confidential and is not in the shortlisting process. It will be separated from your application form when we receive it. 1. Are you a British Citizen or a European Economic Area National? Yes No

If you have answered NO, please answer all questions from 2-5 and read and sign the declaration at section 6 RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

2. Do you have right to work in the UK? Yes No

3. What is your Nationality?

ENTRY CLEARANCE TO REMAIN

4. Date of Entry to the UK Day ……………….. Month ……………….. Year ……….

Date Period of Entry/Leave to remain in the UK - ceases (Visa Expiry) Day ……………….. Month ……………….. Year ……….

5. PLEASE INDICATE WHICH IMMIGRATION STATUS APPLIES TO YOU. Tier 1 General Tier 1 Post Study Tier 2 General Refugee/Asylum Seeker Certificate of Sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) Tier 4 (formerly Clinical Attachment or student visa) Dental Observer Spouse/Dependant of Tier 5 Medical Training permit/visa holder Initiative

Other – please specify Ancestry visa holder PLAB or visitor visa holder

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION PRIOR TO ANY APPOINTMENT BEING MADE.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP 6. DECLARATION

 I declare that the information provided in this form is to the best of my knowledge true and complete.  I understand that ALL applicants are required to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK.  I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I complete this document correctly and that I will be required to provide proof of my right to work in the UK prior to any formal offer of employment being made.  I understand that Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 General Certificate of Sponsorship will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border Agency’s Points Based System for immigration into the UK, please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

SIGNATURE ______

DATE ______

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP NHS LANARKSHIRE INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES/CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

JOB TITLE: Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

GRADE: Band 7

SALARY SCALE: £32,013 - £42,205 per annum (pro-rata – remove if not applicable). Movement in the salary scale is subject to NHS Lanarkshire Pay Determination.

Salary will be paid monthly by Bankers Automated Clearing System direct to a nominated Bank Account.

LOCATION: NHSL Wide

CONDITIONS OF The Conditions of Service are those approved and amended from SERVICE: time to time by the National Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK: 30 hours

ANNUAL LEAVE: The annual leave entitlement is 27 working days, rising to 29 working days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service. In addition to this you are entitled to 8 statutory holidays per annum to be taken between the period 1 April to 31 March each year. It is the practice of NHS Lanarkshire to calculate annual leave in hours.

SUPERANNUATION From 1 March 2013 new employees will automatically be enrolled (PENSION) in the NHS (Scotland) Superannuation Scheme, or if you are an existing member your membership will continue. Further information on the benefits of the scheme, can be found www.sppa.gov.uk

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP RIGHT TO WORK IN NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not THE UK employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

All applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK Statement with their completed application form. You will be required to provide appropriate documentation prior to any appointment being made. Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

SICK PAY: During the first year of One months' full pay and two months half pay. service: During the second year Two months' full pay and two months' half pay. of service: During the third year of Four months' full pay and four months' half pay. service: During the fourth and Five months' full pay and five months' half pay. fifth years of service: After completing five Six months' full pay and six months' half pay. years of service:

MEDICAL New entrants to NHS Lanarkshire are required to pass a EXAMINATION: pre-employment medical screen. The right is reserved to require the successful candidate to undergo a medical examination and/or x-ray at any time if it is considered necessary.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP IMMUNISATION In order to protect patients, healthcare workers who carry out Exposure REQUIREMENTS, Prone Procedures (EPPs) as part of their role, must provide documented HEPATITIS B evidence that they do not have a blood borne virus that they may pass AND on to patients whilst carrying out EPP work (i.e. that they are not HEPATITIS C infectious for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV). Blood test results must STATUS be from “identified validated samples” (IVS) and be documented as such. In some cases, it is possible for healthcare workers who have a blood borne virus, to carry out a range of EPP work. This will be assessed and monitored by an Occupational Health Consultant and the healthcare workers’ treating physician.

Healthcare workers who perform EPPs have a professional, ethical and legal duty to protect their patients and inform occupational health if they know (or suspect) that they are infected with a blood borne virus (hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV) now or at any time in the future. Further guidance is given by the relevant Regulatory Bodies.

DISCLOSURE OF Dependant on the nature of the post we will need to conduct a CRIMINAL criminal CONVICTIONS OF record check. This could be a basic or standard level or a PVG for NHS STAFF regulated work.

In accordance with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, individuals entering regulated work for the first time will be required to join the scheme.

A Scheme Record Update will be obtained for individuals who are registered through the PVG Scheme as already doing regulated work with children or adults.

Please note: You do not have to do anything about PVG Scheme Membership at application stage. Candidates selected for appointment will be advised on how to become a PVG Scheme member prior to taking up the position.

No approach will be made without written permission of the successful applicant, who will be asked to sign and complete the relevant Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme application, giving authorisation for the check to be undertaken.

The cost of the PVG Scheme membership to the individual is a one off payment of £59. NHS Lanarkshire reserves the right, following consultation with you, to recover from you any payment made in respect of PVG Membership

Further information on the PVG Scheme Membership can be found at the following: Disclosure Scotland website: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk Helpline: 0870 609 6006

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP NHS KNOWLEDGE The NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) defines and AND SKILLS also describes the knowledge and skills that NHS employees need FRAMEWORK to apply in their work in order to deliver quality services. It provides a single, consistent, and comprehensive framework on which to base review and development for all employees.

KSF will apply to all NHS employees except doctors, dentists and senior and executive level managers. The purpose of the NHS KSF is:  To support the effective learning and development of all staff, providing the resources to do so.  To support the development of individuals in the post to which they are employed, so that they are effective at work and are clear about what is required of them.  To promote equality and diversity.

IDENTIFICATION Identification badges will be provided by NHS Lanarkshire to the BADGES: successful candidate on the commencement of employment.

CARE AND As a Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Support Worker what you COMPASSION do and how you do it has a big impact on the quality of health care for people. Establishing effective relationships with people is absolutely essential to their sense of well-being and their attainment of the best possible health and clinical outcomes. It is this that makes the relationship ‘therapeutic’ that is, the relationship itself is a positive and proactive contribution to health and well-being. The best approach is therefore a simple one emphasising that an effective relationship begins with listening to the person and is based on mutuality, understanding and respect.

The basis of a good therapeutic relationship starts with being clear about people’s expectations.

Please go to the following link to find out more details on what the expectations people have of Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals and their Support Workers in NHS Lanarkshire.

http://www.lanpdc.scot.nhs.uk/Resources/Lists/Publications/Attachment s/24/CC_Guidance%202013.pdf

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP SMOKING: Staff are not allowed to smoke in:  The building and grounds of all premises from which NHS Lanarkshire services are delivered, all premises owned or occupied by NHS Lanarkshire and all vehicles parked on these premises  NHS Lanarkshire vehicles and pool cars at all times  Leased cars and personal vehicles when transporting other staff or patients within working hours and/or when on authorised business. Staff may smoke only during unpaid official breaks (normally lunchtimes) and only in line with the paragraph above.

LEASE VEHICLE This post may be eligible for a lease car, this will be determined based on the estimated annual business mileage undertaken, the NHSL allowance and chosen vehicle. Application for a lease car will only be offered/approved following an affordability assessment. Further details can be found in our Car Leasing Policy.

SUBMISSION OF Applications require to be submitted on the form provided and APPLICATIONS: must be lodged with the HR- Recruitment Services Centre, via email [email protected] or post to Law House, Airdrie Road, Carluke, ML8 5EP by 17/01/2018.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE NO LONGER ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS, THEREFORE UNLESS YOU ARE SHORTLISTED TO ATTEND FOR INTERVIEW YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY FURTHER COMMUNICATION.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO [email protected] Or RECRUITMENT, HR SERVICE CENTRE, LAW HOUSE, AIRDRIE ROAD, CARLUKE ML8 5EP