Job summary The States of Guernsey are looking for an Associate Specialist in General Adult Community Mental Health Services at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital.This is a whole-time post working across specialist mental health services, but with a primary focus for the Duty Team.The post is relatively general in nature, with the opportunity and support to develop a special interest, if it would improve service provision to the island.The applicant must have a minimum of 3 years at the equivalent of psychiatric Trainee/Speciality Doctor/Associate level, ideally in approved or substantive posts.There must be adequate, recent experience of Adult Psychiatry. Main duties of the job This is a whole-time post working across specialist mental health services, butwith a primary focus for the Duty Team. The post is relatively general in nature, with the opportunity and support todevelop a special interest, if it would improve service provision to the island. The applicant must have a minimum of 3 years at the equivalent ofpsychiatric Trainee/Speciality Doctor/Associate level, ideally in approved orsubstantive posts. There must be adequate, recent experience of Adult Psychiatry. Section 12 approval is an advantage, as is experience across a variety ofsettings and specialities. Duties of this post are set out in the HSC Terms and Conditions of Service. The arrangements of the individuals duties are agreed between the ClinicalDirector, Supervising Consultant and the Associate Specialist and should beconsistent with the seniority and the specialisation of the practitioner in thiscareer grade. Remuneration for this post will be on the Associate Specialist pay scale,dependent upon experience. Study leave of 10 days per year. The post has a study budget of up to £4000 per annum, which can be used tofund MRCPsych courses, examination and CESR fees. Payment of 3 professional subscriptions is covered by HSC. Due to the on call, a day off during the week is timetabled, but the applicantmay wish to work this and get paid an extra 2 PAs, subject to consideration ofservice need and regular review. About us he Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast. Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community. We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance. As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £70,091 to £114,681 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0005-25-0007 Job locations Princess Elizabeth Hospital Le Vauquiedor St. Martin Guernsey GY4 6UU Job description Job responsibilities GENERAL PROVISIONS The post holder will be responsible to a named Consultant and will be expected to work with Health and Social Care managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient delivery of clinical services and will share with the other Associate Specialists and Consultants in medical contribution to management. They will be expected to observe the services agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the policies, standing orders and financial instructions of the Department of Health and Social Care. In particular, all employees will be expected to follow the laid down Human Resources policies and procedures. The post holder will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact him or her when necessary. All medical and dental staff employed by the Health and Social Services Department are required to comply with Health & Safety policies and procedures. GUERNSEY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES The Islands mental health service is currently divided into three clinical areas: i. Adult Mental Health 18-75 ii. Psychiatry of Old Age >75 iii. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Up to 18 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The arrangements of the individuals duties will be agreed between the named Clinical Director, Consultant and Associate Specialist, but the main duties and responsibilities will be as set out below. In conjunction with the supervising Consultant and his/her colleagues to provide an effective clinical service with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department. This will include out-of-hours work in the form of participation in the 1:6/7 on[1]call rota, on a first on-call basis. The job plan for this post comprises of a minimum weekly work commitment of 10 sessions (PAs). There are two PAs off in lieu of on-call commitments. Associates may take a day off per week or negotiate working this and get paid 2 extra PAs. To co-ordinate annual leave and on-call arrangements with colleagues and the supervising Consultant to ensure adequate medical cover at all times. Urgent clinical work occurring in the absence of a colleague will need to be covered by mutual agreement with other medical staff in the speciality. The Clinical Director must agree all proposed annual/study leave. To carry out such teaching, examination, and accreditation duties as are required and contribute to post graduate and continuing medical education activity (including nursing, paramedical staff). To actively participate in clinical audit, clinical governance and in continual medical education and revalidation to the Health and Social Services Department, Royal College, and other appropriate standards. To participate in the agreed medical staff appraisal scheme. To participate in research wherever practical and appropriate. To contribute to the effective overall management of the Mental Health Service. To undertake work on behalf of the Committee for Health and Social Care, such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided by the Board to other agencies, e.g., the prison service. These are also described in the HSC Terms and Conditions of Services (2011) WORK PROGRAMME The above list of duties will be supported by a job plan, which will include a weekly timetable of fixed PAs (see Appendix A). The Job Plan and timetable can be discussed prior to the interview, but it is likely that this will evolve with the needs of the service. There will be the appropriate mix of DCC and SPA ensured. Job description Job responsibilities GENERAL PROVISIONS The post holder will be responsible to a named Consultant and will be expected to work with Health and Social Care managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient delivery of clinical services and will share with the other Associate Specialists and Consultants in medical contribution to management. They will be expected to observe the services agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the policies, standing orders and financial instructions of the Department of Health and Social Care. In particular, all employees will be expected to follow the laid down Human Resources policies and procedures. The post holder will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact him or her when necessary. All medical and dental staff employed by the Health and Social Services Department are required to comply with Health & Safety policies and procedures. GUERNSEY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES The Islands mental health service is currently divided into three clinical areas: i. Adult Mental Health 18-75 ii. Psychiatry of Old Age >75 iii. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Up to 18 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The arrangements of the individuals duties will be agreed between the named Clinical Director, Consultant and Associate Specialist, but the main duties and responsibilities will be as set out below. In conjunction with the supervising Consultant and his/her colleagues to provide an effective clinical service with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department. This will include out-of-hours work in the form of participation in the 1:6/7 on[1]call rota, on a first on-call basis. The job plan for this post comprises of a minimum weekly work commitment of 10 sessions (PAs). There are two PAs off in lieu of on-call commitments. Associates may take a day off per week or negotiate working this and get paid 2 extra PAs. To co-ordinate annual leave and on-call arrangements with colleagues and the supervising Consultant to ensure adequate medical cover at all times. Urgent clinical work occurring in the absence of a colleague will need to be covered by mutual agreement with other medical staff in the speciality. The Clinical Director must agree all proposed annual/study leave. To carry out such teaching, examination, and accreditation duties as are required and contribute to post graduate and continuing medical education activity (including nursing, paramedical staff). To actively participate in clinical audit, clinical governance and in continual medical education and revalidation to the Health and Social Services Department, Royal College, and other appropriate standards. To participate in the agreed medical staff appraisal scheme. To participate in research wherever practical and appropriate. To contribute to the effective overall management of the Mental Health Service. To undertake work on behalf of the Committee for Health and Social Care, such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided by the Board to other agencies, e.g., the prison service. These are also described in the HSC Terms and Conditions of Services (2011) WORK PROGRAMME The above list of duties will be supported by a job plan, which will include a weekly timetable of fixed PAs (see Appendix A). The Job Plan and timetable can be discussed prior to the interview, but it is likely that this will evolve with the needs of the service. There will be the appropriate mix of DCC and SPA ensured. Person Specification Experience Essential Appropriate and relevant psychiatric experience, of which 2 years should be at the equivalent of Speciality Doctor/Associate level, ideally in approved/substantive posts. There must be recent experience of Adult Psychiatry Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Desirable Expertise in assessment and treatment of ADHD in Adults Experience across a broad variety of psychiatric services. Experience in research activity Essential Knowledge Essential Willingness to participate in the first on-call rota, currently 1:6 Relevant teaching and continuing medical education experience Evidence of a commitment to quality improvement e.g. clinical audit Ability to contribute to the effective overall management of the mental health service Evidence of recent continual professional development Qualifications Essential Full registration with General Medical Council Desirable MRCPsych or equivalent Section 12 approval Person Specification Experience Essential Appropriate and relevant psychiatric experience, of which 2 years should be at the equivalent of Speciality Doctor/Associate level, ideally in approved/substantive posts. There must be recent experience of Adult Psychiatry Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Desirable Expertise in assessment and treatment of ADHD in Adults Experience across a broad variety of psychiatric services. Experience in research activity Essential Knowledge Essential Willingness to participate in the first on-call rota, currently 1:6 Relevant teaching and continuing medical education experience Evidence of a commitment to quality improvement e.g. clinical audit Ability to contribute to the effective overall management of the mental health service Evidence of recent continual professional development Qualifications Essential Full registration with General Medical Council Desirable MRCPsych or equivalent Section 12 approval Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name States of Guernsey Address Princess Elizabeth Hospital Le Vauquiedor St. Martin Guernsey GY4 6UU Employer's website https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)