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Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry (Clackmannan)
8 PA (with options to increase to full time, or reduce to a minimum of 4 sessions)
Salary Scale - £84,984 - £112,925 per annum (pro rata)
NHS Forth Valley: Where exceptional Psychiatrists can flourish and really feel at home
We are in an exciting place with regards to General Adult Psychiatry in Forth Valley. Within the next 3 years we will be able to evidence we have the best mental health services in Scotland. We have recruited extensively in recent years and now have a dynamic team to help us achieve this goal. We are in a position to be able to focus on developing high quality services going forward. To support this our Consultants will have sufficient SPA time in their job plans to help all parts of our service become accredited (for providing excellent care) according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists Centre for Quality Improvement Accreditation Standards. Our inpatient General Adult Psychiatry wards are functioning highly. These wards have applied to the College to be assessed for accreditation, the process of which is due to be completed later in 2021. Our vision is that the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) the post holder would work with, will become the first community team in Scotland to achieve accreditation for providing excellent care.
We are passionate about attracting the brightest and best students into Psychiatry and developing them into Consultants that will serve the needs of Scotland. Our local teaching and training programmes have been nationally recognised and we are keen to expand them further. We are home to the Scottish Centre for Clinical Simulation and Human Factors, one of the most advanced training facilities of its kind, where medical staff are able to hone their skills using computerised mannequins. Through this centre we have developed the award winning PSYCHSIM programme. This trains our staff in managing emergency situations that arise on Psychiatry wards. We are keen for additional Consultant leadership to help further expand and develop this programme. Our service is currently developing roles for Advanced Nurse Practitioners and the post-holder will have opportunities for supervision of these colleagues and to guide the development of the role. We will support time for these, and other teaching and training opportunities. The post holder will be working with a Consultant Psychiatrist with a national profile in Medical Education and so would have immediate links to regional and national teaching opportunities.
We are also able to offer innovative and bespoke job roles for candidates interested in combining sessions in General Adult Psychiatry with sessions in other specialities, including Addiction Psychiatry. In particular, we are keen to explore developing roles across both substance use and general adult settings, to support our existing programme of joint working and improved interface in these areas. We will work with the successful candidate(s) to develop a suitable job plan.
On call duties are non-resident and mainly consist of providing telephone advice and leadership to training grade medical staff. These duties are shared across the Consultant group on a 1 in 25 basis for an 8 session post, and 1 in 20 for a 10 session post.
Forth Valley offers an unrivalled quality of life. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty which includes Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Historic Stirling ‘the gateway to the Highlands’ has local state schools that consistently feature in the top 20 of national league tables. Scotland’s major cities, Glasgow & Edinburgh are within one hours travel. Substantial relocation packages are available.
While this is advertised as a 8 PA post, we welcome applications from those wishing to work more or less than 8 sessions. The size of our health board allows us to be flexible and responsive. We have been quick to adopt new ways of working during the coronavirus pandemic. Going forward we are keen to continue to develop ways of working that allow our Psychiatrists to have an optimal work life balance. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department and meet key staff (this can be arranged in person or facilitated online). Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr. Jim Crabb, Associate Medical Director on 01786 434031 or Dr Justine McCulloch, Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director, Tel. 01786 458501.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Applicants will be expected to possess the MRCPsych or equivalent. Applicants must possess or be within 6 months of their CCT or CESR (CP) at the time of interview for the post. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.
Closing date: Sunday 15th August 2021
Interview date: Thursday 26th August 2021