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Foxgrove: National Secure Adolescent Inpatient service (Scotland)
NHS Ayrshire & Arran successfully bid to host Foxgrove: the National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service for young people aged between 12 and their 18th birthday who present a level of risk. We are now moving towards the finalisation of the build and the clinical model with the expectation that the service will be accepting the first young people in the Summer of 2022.
We are excited to announce that we are now looking to recruit a consultant psychiatrist to have a central role in the development of the service.
If you would be interested in applying and would like further information on Foxgrove then please visit our website https://www.nhsaaa.net/hospitals/foxgrove/
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is investing in the provision of safe, effective, person-centred care for the most vulnerable and high risk children across Scotland and has been chosen to provide a National Secure Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit on behalf of all Scottish health boards. The campus is situated in the south west of Scotland on the Firth of Clyde coastline. Ayrshire and Arran is a 30 minute drive from Glasgow - Scotland’s largest city - and an easy commute by road or rail to our capital city Edinburgh. The area boasts sports and recreational facilities, including golf courses, water sports, award winning visitor attractions and a rich culture and heritage, in addition to a vast array of restaurants and bars. The area is supported by an excellent network of road and rail services, with easy access to Glasgow International Airport. There is excellent affordable housing and good schools locally.
Email address: aa.nationalsecure.adolescentinpatientservice@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications from individuals who may wish to work on a part-time or job share basis will be considered.
Applicants will be appropriately experienced with Full GMC Registration, including a current Licence to Practice. Applicants would ideally be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT or CESR at the time of interview. Evidence of eligibility for this post will require to be provided at time of application.
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Dr Helen Smith, CAMHS Clinical Director by telephoning South CAMHS on 01292 615931 with whom visiting arrangements can also be made or Dr Morag Henderson, Associated Medical Director, Mental Health Services, North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, by telephoning Ayrshire Central Hospital on 01294 323514
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10 November 2021.
For further information including job description and how to apply please visit
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx.
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.