Specialist Doctor in Addictions Psychiatry

Advertised role location: Gransha Woodlea
Official document: Applicant Info Pack (pdf)
WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
TRUST
APPLICANT INFORMATION PACK

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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in this post. Please read the following information before completing
your application form. The form is designed to ensure that you provide the necessary information
to determine how you meet the essential criteria. For your assistance, we have provided the
following useful tips on completing the application form. Remember it is important that you allow
sufficient time to submit your application form, ensuring that it is accurate and complete.
We require all sections of the application form to be completed in full. It is therefore important that
you complete each section of our application form giving the information requested. CV’s will be
accepted in support of your application form
Meeting the Criteria set out in the Personnel Specification
The Job Description describes the purpose, scope, main duties and responsibilities of the job. You
are advised to study the Job Description before completing your application form, then indicate on
your form how, in your opinion, your experience and/or qualifications are relevant to the post you
are applying for.
Please pay particular attention to the essential criteria detailed on the Personnel Specification and
make sure you address these requirements in full as shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of
the information contained on your application form. We cannot make any assumptions about such
information, and failure to address the requirements on the Personnel Specification will result in
you not being shortlisted.
You must provide specific and detailed information when answering the criteria questions on your
application form. Simply answering “yes” or “no” on your application form will not be sufficient and
failure to be specific will result in the rejection of your application form at a later stage in the process.
Identify relevant examples. This is very important as the examples you provide may be explored
further at interview and you may need to be prepared to talk about these in detail. It is your unique
role that the panel is interested in.
Clearly detail your personal involvement in any experience you quote; Write “I” statements e.g. I
managed the service, I managed a budget, I led on the initiative.
Do not use acronyms, complex technical details etc. Write for the reader who may not know what
the acronyms mean and include concise examples.

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Please note that a selection of vacancies advertised within the Western Health and Social Care
Trust, are restricted to employees of the HSC. If this is the case, the Personnel Specification and
application form will include a note to advise that applicants must demonstrate that they are an
employee of the HSC at the closing date to be eligible. Applicants working for the HSC through a
recruitment agency at the closing date will also be eligible.
Completing Your Current / Previous Employment Details
When completing the details on your employment history, you must give exact dates of when you
started and finished each period of employment. These should be stated in the following format
DD/MM/YYYY. Please also include details of your reasons for leaving each post and explain any
gaps in your employment history. Provide a list of key duties that you have been responsible for in
current post / previous posts. Finally, if you are employed on a “Locum” or “As and When
Required” capacity – please specify the days/hours per week/month that you work.
Questionnaires
The questionnaire section of the application form asks you to detail how you meet each of the
essential and desirable criteria. Please ensure that you provide full and accurate information to
answer each of the questions. Simply answering “yes” or “no” on your application form will not be
sufficient and failure to be specific will result in the rejection of your application form at a later stage in
the process.
Please ensure you provide full details of all qualifications / professional registration required for the
post on the application form. Your relevant qualifications must be detailed in full.
Please note that some posts may require a full current driving licence and access to a car as part
of the essential criteria. It is important that you refer to both parts of this criteria when highlighting
how you meet this requirement, i.e. you must state that you have a full current driving licence, and
that you have access to a car. Failure to demonstrate how you meet both parts of this criterion will
result in you not being shortlisted.
If you are successful at interview, you will be required to produce original documentation of these
qualifications / professional registration prior to commencing the post.
References
You must provide the names and addresses of two referees. At least one of the named referees
must be your current or most recent employer. Please note that relatives must not be used. For
Consultant Posts ensure that you have provided the names of three referees. We will always
seek a reference from your last HSC / NHS employer (if applicable), even if this is not one of your
nominated referees.
Your references should cover previous employment / training / education within the past 3 years
i.e. needs to be current.

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One of your referees should have knowledge of your present work / or most recent employment
and be in a supervisory / managerial capacity.
Please see below for guidance:
Candidate Employment
Position
Reference 1 Reference 2
Currently employed
From current employer From employer prior to current
Previously employed in the
HSC/NHS
From current employer From previous HSC/ NHS
employer
Not currently employed
From most recent
employer
From previous employer
This section must be completed in full, therefore be sure to include complete names, job titles, and
addresses, including work email addresses (where applicable) and contact telephone details for all
of your referees.
Statement of Policy Regarding Fitness to Practice 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 behave appropriately towards
patients. Employers within the health and personal social services 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.
We also need to establish if you have been the subject of any fitness to practice proceedings in the
past, or if any fitness to practice 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
other factors which may be relevant.
Failure to disclose a criminal offence, having been bound over or cautioned or that you are
currently the subject to criminal proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you
over or a caution, or fitness to practice 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 or 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
practice proceedings taken or being taken either in the UK or by an overseas licensing or
regulatory body might have on your application, you may contact the Human Resources
Department for advice.

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Disability Requirements
We ask in the questionnaire section if you require reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to
enable you to attend the interview or undertake the duties of the post. Details of disability are only
used for this purpose and do not form any part of the selection process. If you require reasonable
adjustments to be made throughout the recruitment process please contact the Medical HR
Department to discuss.
Completing the Personal Declaration
It is important to remember that when signing the personal declaration section of the manual
application form or submitting your form via you are stating that the
information you have provided is true, accurate and complete. You are also advised that giving
wrong information or leaving information out could lead to the withdrawal of any offer of
employment, or dismissal if you take up a post.
Data Protection
The information you provide as part of the recruitment process will be handled in accordance with
the Data Protection Act 1998.
Completing the Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form
Please note that the information within the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section is regarded as
part of your application and you are strongly encouraged to complete this section. This information
is treated in the strictest confidence and is for monitoring /statistical purposes only. The selection
panel will not have access to this information at any stage of the recruitment process.
Submitting your completed form to the Recruitment & Selection Team
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications online via and it must
be completed in full by the closing date and time. Applicants choosing to submit a manual
application form may do so and must ensure it is received by the Recruitment & Selection Team by
the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Manual application forms will
also not be accepted if they are incomplete or have been reformatted.
The standard Application Form is the only acceptable method of application. Information in
support of your application will not be accepted after the closing date and time for receipt of
applications.
Manual application forms should be posted to the relevant Medical HR Department:
Medical HR Department, Tyrone & Fermanagh Hospital, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT79 0NS or
Medical HR Department, Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Londonderry, BT47 6SB
IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING A MANUAL APPLICATION, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR
APPLICATION FORM IS RETURNED TO THE CORRECT ADDRESS AS DETAILED
ABOVE. APPLICATIONS TO THE WRONG ADDRESS WILL NOT BE REDIRECTED
OR RETURNED.

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For hard copy applications using Royal Mail please note that 1
st
class mail does not guarantee next
day delivery. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient postage has been paid
to submit the form to the correct address (as above) by the stated closing date and time. Existing
Health & Social Care staff should not rely on the internal postal system.
THE SELECTION PROCESS – WHAT TO EXPECT
Shortlisting
Once the vacancy closes, the shortlisting panel will consider each application and will make a
decision on whether or not the applicant meets the criteria outlined in the Personnel Specification.
Applicants relying on qualifications regarded as equivalent are responsible for providing
evidence as to how their qualifications meet the required standard. If equivalence is not
immediately clear to the shortlisting panel, no enquiries will be made by the Western Trust
and the candidate’s application may not proceed as a result.
Please note that the Western Trust reserves the right to use both the essential and the desirable
criteria at shortlisting. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not
you meet the desirable criteria, as per the Personnel Specification. Failure to do so may result in
you not being shortlisted.
The Assessment Process
The assessment process for this recruitment exercise will be detailed on the Personnel
Specification. If you require any reasonable adjustments to allow you to participate you should
ensure this is clearly detailed in your application form.
Outcomes – once all applicants have completed the selection process, they will be contacted with
the results.
In accordance with best practice, all appointments within the Western Health & Social Care Trust
are made under the ‘Merit Principle’ where the best person for any given post is selected in fair and
open competition.
Access NI Disclosure
The Trust operates in line with the Access NI Code of Practice. Further details can be obtained
from
Please note: The Trust, as part of their normal vetting process, will carry out an Enhanced
Disclosure with the Barred List check through Access NI.
As part of this check Access NI will access information held by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Disclosure and Barring Service hold two barred lists:
 People who are unsuitable for working with children
 People who are unsuitable for working with vulnerable adults

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People on these lists are barred from regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults. It is a
criminal offence for someone on these lists to work or apply for work in regulated activity.
Visa Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE HSC
There are many key benefits of working for the HSC. It offers a competitive remuneration package
and terms and conditions of employment - full details of these are available on

HSC Pension Scheme / HPSS Superannuation Scheme
Trust staff are automatically enrolled in the Health & Social Care Pension Scheme upon taking up
employment within the HSCNI. Further information may be obtained from the HSC Pension Service
Website at Applicants who are already members of the HPSS
Superannuation Scheme may continue with their current arrangements.
Human Resource Policies
The Trust offers a wide range of Human Resource Policies to underpin the value that is placed on our
staff such as a range of Work Life Balance/Flexible Working Policies; Child Care Voucher Scheme etc.
Further information is available on Trust website.
Committed to Equality of Opportunity
The Trust recognises and values the diversity of its workforce and the population it serves and is
committed to a working environment free from intimidation of any kind. Through a systematic and
objective recruitment & selection process the Trust is committed to ensuring that appointment decisions
are taken solely on the basis of merit.

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OUR VALUES
EXCELLENCE – we are committed to high quality, safety and accountability in our services to
individuals, families and communities.
COMMITMENT – we strive for working environments which promote growth and development,
teamwork, pride, creativity, loyalty and trust.
INTEGRITY – we believe integrity is the foundation for individual and corporate actions. We adhere
to the values of honesty, openness and respect for all.
EQUALITY – we promote equality and fairness for all.
PARTNERSHIPS – we are committed to working in collaboration with services users, communities,
policy makers, commissioners, trades unions and other service providers and to making co-
production and co-design the basis for our service planning and delivery.
EFFICIENCY – we will ensure our resources are used as efficiently and effectively as possible.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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APPLICATION FORM CHECKLIST
Please use the checklist below to help ensure that you have completed your form in full and
are now ready to submit your application.
HAVE YOU…….
 Read the ‘Information for Applicants’ section of this information pack?
 Clearly demonstrated how you meet each of the criteria requirements?
 Provided full details of 2/3 relevant referees?
 Provided full details on relevant Qualifications, Registration dates and registration
number, as well as Driving Licence and access to a car details (as applicable)?
 Listed current / previous employment details since leaving Education, including details of
posts held, exact dates (DD/MM/YYYY), and a brief summary of main duties undertaken?
 Explained any gaps in employment and listed reasons for leaving previous employment?
 Completed the disability related questions indicating if you require reasonable
adjustments?
 Read and signed / agreed to the personal declaration. REMEMBER: Failure to provide
complete and accurate information may lead to a withdrawal of employment / offer of
employment if this is subsequently discovered?
 Completed your Equal Opportunity Monitoring form in full?
If you have ticked all of the above you are now ready to submit your application form.
Please remember to take a note of the closing date and time, as well as the reference
number of the post you are applying for.

Official document: How to apply guide eRecruitment (pdf)
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Applicant Guide
This step by step guide will take you through the process of applying for jobs. If you wish to
complete the process using a manual form please refer to the FAQ section of this website.
1. Registration
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2. You can open the Registration in a full page if you wish
Simply click on the button if you wish to make the Registration page full-screen
3.Complete Registration
Please complete all fields within the registration page and especially mandatory fields marked
with a red asterisk.
*Please note the password convention and take note of your username and password for
future use

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4. Confirm acceptance of the Data Privacy Statement
Read the Data Privacy Statement by clicking on the blue link and then tick that you accept this
statement. Once complete click on the ‘Register’ button.
5. Create a Profile and Apply for Jobs
Once you have completed the registration you are brought back to the eRecruitment
Homepage. You now have two options
A) create a profile and then complete job specific applications or
B) simply complete job specific applications
We recommend you fill in your profile before applying for jobs. Once your profile has been
completed your information will transfer automatically into all future applications and profile
information can be edited at any time*. After completing a profile there will still be additional
questions as part of each specific job application that need to be completed.
*You can change profile information at any time, the information entered at the closing
date of the application will be the information used for shortlisting and pre-employment
checks as this is ‘locked’ at the time of submission.

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6. Personal Data (Profile)
After completing this information, click on ‘Save and Next’ to make your way through the rest
of the profile sections. All correspondence is via email - enter a valid, active and accessible
email address. HSC employees should refrain from using their work e-mail in their personal
profile.
Please note that the National Insurance Number, Home number and Mobile number fields are
all mandatory. Candidates without a National Insurance Number should enter ‘Non UK’.
The system times out after 120mins regardless of activity - Click on ‘Save and Next’
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7. Complete Work Experience details (Profile)
Click on the ‘Add’ button to add each work experience and then click on ‘Next Step’ once
complete.
What is your previous work experience?
Please detail below your previous work experience. List each work relationship individually,
providing full dates where requested. Your work history MUST also account for any gaps in
employment, which you should detail in the 'description' field along with relevant dates. List all
work relationships to date individually. You have the option of editing or deleting each period
of work experience after completing this.

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8.Complete work experience details
Enter the relevant information for each period of work experience. Once complete click on the
‘OK’ button.
Please note you must list each work experience relationship individually, providing full dates
where requested. Your work history MUST also account for any gaps in employment, which
should detail in the ‘description’ field along with relevant dates.
If the employment details refer to your existing job then click on ‘Current Employment’
Option to add more work experience
Once you have completed your full work experience history then click on ‘Save and Next’.

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9. Enter Reference Details
Please enter two referees details here. An option is available for you to select which advises
recruitment to not contact these referees prior to interview. These referees’ details can always
be edited and amended.
Who are your referees?
Please name two referees (not relatives) at least one should have knowledge of present work
and be in a supervisory or managerial capacity (Please note that we will always seek a
reference from your last HSC/NHS employer).
Enter referee details
Once you have completed details for one referee then click on Transfer to save this. All fields
prefixed with a red asterisk are mandatory.
Add your second referee using the ‘Add’ button and then click on ‘Save and Next’.

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10. Enter Professional Registration Details if Appropriate
Once you have entered Professional Registration details (if applicable) then select ‘Transfer’.
11. Complete Residency/Immigration Details
Enter Residency/Immigration details as applicable by clicking on the ‘Add’ button.
If you are a UK or European Economic Area (EEA) national you will need to add in your
passport number if you select that option as the document you will produce to evidence this
during pre-employment checks and also in order to complete the Residency/Immigration
details section.
If you are a non UK or EEA national you will need to give details on your visa and eligibility to
work in the UK. You can edit this information at any time as well though what you enter at the
closing date for a job will be used for that specific job and not any information entered after
this.
Residency/Immigration Details
Once you have entered the required information click on ‘Transfer’ button.

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12. Data Overview and Release
Once all fields are complete then you will be able to view the overall data overview of all the
information you have entered in your profile.
You must read and tick the box that you have read and understood the Data Privacy
Statement and then click on the complete button.
Again, you can change this at profile information at any time but the information entered at the
closing date of the application will be the information used for shortlisting and pre-employment
checks as this is ‘locked’ at the time of submission.
13. Apply for Job
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to the ‘Overview’ tab and under the ‘Employment Opportunities’ section click on ‘Job Search’.

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14. Search for Jobs
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what Organisation, Branch (location), Contract Type or Hierarchy Level (Admin and Clerical
etc.). You can also save these search criteria for future use by clicking on ‘Save Search
Query’. In addition, you can also search by key word in the title of a role you are interested in.
If you do not select any search criteria then the system will produce results for all the available
jobs.
Just click on Start to complete any search.
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16. Start Completing Job Application
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18. Work Experience
Again, the information entered when completing your profile will pull across and populate this
section for you. Otherwise enter required information and then click on ‘Save and Next’.
Please remember to list each work relationship individually, providing full dates where
requested. Your work history MUST also account for any gaps in employment, which you
should detail in the 'description' field along with relevant dates.
19. Cover Letter
You do not need to add a cover letter to your application. Simply state where or how you
became aware of this job opportunity. This information is used for market research purposes
only.
Please choose form the drop down options and complete as appropriate and then click on
‘Save and Next’.

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20. Questionnaires Section
The following questionnaires are mandatory:
1. Convictions/Offences
2. Governance
3. Driving Licence/Access to Transport
4. Planned Holiday Arrangements
5. Interview Arrangements i.e. do you require any adjustments?
6. Personal Declaration
7. Job Specific Questionnaire e.g. how you meet the various shortlisting criteria?
The Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire is not mandatory.
Click on ‘Save and Next once you have completed all questionnaires.
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21. Residency/Immigration
The information entered when completing your profile will pull across and populate this section
for you. Otherwise enter required information and then click on ‘Save and Next’.
22. Professional Registration
Information entered when completing your profile will pull across and populate this section for
you. Otherwise enter required information and then click on ‘Save and Next’.
23. Referee Details
Information entered when completing your profile will pull across and populate this section for
you. Otherwise enter required information and then click on ‘Save and Next’.

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24. Complete Application
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Close the form. If you click on Open then you will see your entire application. You can review
this and if you want to make any changes simply click on the relevant stage and you will be
taken straight to that section where you can edit or add any information. If you hover over the
bottom of the data overview with your mouse a print option will also appear.
If the dialogue box closes simply go back one step then return to the Complete Application
Stage.
You must demonstrate you have read and accepted the Data Privacy Statement by ticking
that field. Once satisfied that your application form is complete and accurate then click on
‘Send Application Now’.

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25. Confirmation Application Submitted
A page appears confirming the application form was submitted (you will also receive an email
notification that your email has been submitted).
26. View your Completed Applications
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‘Employment Opportunities’ section click on ‘My Applications’.

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27. My Applications
In this area you can see all the application forms you have submitted or have in draft format.
28. View/Print Application Form
You can view or print any application form (either completed or in draft format) whilst you also
have the ability to withdraw/delete you application as well. You must highlight the relevant job
by selecting the relevant row firstly before performing any actions.

Official document: Job description Specialist doctor Addictions (pdf)
Specialist Doctor in Addiction
Psychiatry
Alcohol and Drug Services
Job Description

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The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect staff working within
Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times;
HSC Value What does this mean?
What does this look like in
practice? - Behaviours
Working
Together
We work together for the best outcome
for people we care for and support.
We work across Health and Social
Care and with other external
organisations and agencies,
recognising that leadership is the
responsibility of all.
 I work with others and value
everyone’s contribution
 I treat people with respect and
dignity
 I work as part of a team looking for
opportunities to support and help
people in both my own and other
teams
 I actively engage people on issues
that affect them
 I look for feedback and examples of
good practice, aiming to improve
where possible
Compassion
We are sensitive, caring, respectful
and understanding towards those we
care for and support and our
colleagues. We listen carefully to
others to better understand and take
action to help them and ourselves.
 I am sensitive to the different needs
and feelings of others and treat
people with kindness
 I learn from others by listening
carefully to them
 I look after my own health and well-
being so that I can care for and
support others
Excellence We commit to being the best we can
be in our work, aiming to improve and
develop services to achieve positive
changes. We deliver safe, high-
quality, compassionate care and
support.
 I put the people I care for and
support at the centre of all I do to
make a difference
 I take responsibility for my
decisions and actions
 I commit to best practice and
sharing learning, while continually
learning and developing
 I try to improve by asking ‘could we
do this better?’
Openness &
Honesty
We are open and honest with each
other and act with integrity and
candour.
 I am open and honest in order to
develop trusting relationships
 I ask someone for help when
needed
 I speak up if I have concerns
 I challenge inappropriate or
unacceptable behaviour and
practice

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PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE AND BAND: Specialist Doctor
DEPARTMENT /
DIRECTORATE: Adult Mental Health Community – Alcohol and Drug Services
LOCATION: Primarily Woodlea House, Gransha Park, L’ Derry (with
potential sessions in Asha Unit, Omagh and SWAH, Enniskillen)
DATE: August 2026
Notes to applicants:
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the
required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly
demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using
the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right
to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on
your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is
made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured at shortlisting stage and may
be further explored at the interview / selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your
application form how meet the following criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications/
Registration/
Experience
 Hold full GMC registration and licence to practice
 Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years medical
work since obtaining a primary medical qualification of
which a minimum of 6 years should be working in a
(specialty) setting at level of Specialty Doctor and/or
closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a
relevant specialty from other medical/dental grades
including from overseas will also be accepted.
Shortlisting by
application
Form
Other
Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in
the UK and have access to a car on appointment or have
access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which
will permit them to carry out the duties of the post and meet
the on-call commitments.
This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose
disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of
transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to
carry out the duties of the post.
Shortlisting by
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Form

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SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection
stage:
COMMUNICATION
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken
English that are adequate to enable effective communication
about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be
demonstrated by one of the following:
That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training
in English;
OR
Have the following scores in the academic International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) – Overall 7.5, Speaking 7,
Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
However, if applicants believe that they have adequate
communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples, they
will need to provide evidence.
Interview
CLINICAL SKILLS
 Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical
judgement to problems.
 Possess a range of clinical knowledge, skills and information
technology expertise.
Interview
KNOWLEDGE &
SPECIAL
INTERESTS
 Knowledge of evidence based approach to clinical care
 Understanding of the implications of clinical governance, risk
management and of operating within a litigious and
complaints culture
 Demonstrate understanding of the importance of audit and
research
 Encourages on-going learning and an educative culture,
both for self and others
 Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt
to constant change and new demands
Interview
SKILLS &
APPTITUDES
 Ability to lead and engender high standards of care.
 Good communication and interpersonal skills.
 Willingness to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team.
 Ability to effectively train and supervise medical
undergraduates, postgraduates, and multi-disciplinary staff
members
Interview
HEALTH
Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC
Standards/Good Medical Practice).
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility to work in the UK.
FITNESS TO
PRACTICE
Is up to date and fit to practice safely.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
SECTION 3: the following will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job
related criteria, and is dependent upon the number of applications received. You should therefore
make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in
you not being shortlisted.
Factor Criteria Method of Assessment
Qualifications It is desirable that candidates:
 Have experience of working in Addictions
services
Shortlisting by Application
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 Hold a higher psychiatry qualification e.g.
MRCPsych, Diploma in Mental Health.
 Hold ILS certification.
 Have training in teaching methods
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Specialist Doctor (replacement post)
SPECIALTY: Adult Mental Health Community – Alcohol and Drug Services
BASE: Woodlea House, Gransha Park, L’ Derry
RESPONSIBLE TO: Divisional Clinical Director, Mental Health & Disability Directorate
INTRODUCTION
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) was established on 1st April 2007.
The Trust’s catchment area covers 4,842 square kilometres. It encompasses the five council areas
of Derry City, Limavady, Strabane, Omagh and Fermanagh. The Trust provides services to a
population of approximately 300,000 people and has an expenditure of £680 million. It employs a
workforce of almost 12,500 staff.
JOB SUMMARY/SERVICE DETAILS
The Trust wishes to appoint a Specialist Doctor in Addiction Psychiatry, to serve the Western Trust
area and contribute to both inpatient and outpatient care covering primarily for the Addiction Service in
Derry, but also potentially to provide cover for bases in Omagh and Fermanagh. The service is
continually evolving and developing to meet service needs and improve quality of care. There is a
well-developed multi-disciplinary method of working.
The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to the patients of the
Western Trust Alcohol and Drug Service.
There are two consultant psychiatrists providing clinical leadership and medical input into these
services.
The Western Trust’s Addictions Service provides a comprehensive range of services for adults
suffering from alcohol, drug and behavioural addiction related problems.
Community Addiction teams offer a range of interventions including:
 Health promotion/education
 Alcohol and drug education and relapse prevention work
 Substitute prescribing service.
 Community alcohol detoxification
 Substance Misuse Liaison Nurses / Dual Diagnosis Link Nurses
 Hidden Harm Social Workers

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 Addiction Psychologist
 Addictions CBT therapists
 One-to-one and group interventions.
 Carer/family support.
 Community support groups
The sub regional addictions inpatient unit (Asha) is based in Omagh. The ethos of Asha is to create
a safe, caring and therapeutic environment to enable service users to move forward in their journey
of recovery from addiction.
The Asha Unit has 8 beds which offer medically managed detoxification or stabilisation and
rehabilitation for patients with more complex addiction problems. The service has strong links with
service users and ex-patients who are an integral part of our service at an operational and strategic
level.
Team
Composition
2 Consultant Psychiatrists 2.0 WTE
1 Specialist Doctor (this post)
1 Resident Doctor
Higher Trainee – as per NIMDTA allocations
Consultant Addiction Psychologist 1.0 WTE
Tier 3 staff:
2 Community Addiction Service Managers 2.0 WTE
Substitute Prescribing Nurses 5.0 WTE
Community Addiction Team 8.8 WTE
CBT therapists 2.0 WTE
Dual Diagnosis Link Nurse 2.0 WTE
Substance Misuse Liaison Nurses 2.0 WTE
Community Alcohol Detox Nurses 2.0 WTE
Hidden Harm Social Workers 2.0 WTE
Inpatient staff:
Ward Manager 1.0 WTE
Nurse band 6 2.0 WTE
Band 5 Nurses 7.0 WTE
Band 3 staff 3.0 WTE
Administrative / IT Support Provided
The post holder has access to their own office space and computer in Woodlea House.
CURRENT SERVICES
Adult Mental Health Services within the Trust have the following additional services being available
or developed:-

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 A Crisis Intervention Service including
- home treatment teams
- In-patient facilities at both Grangewood and the Tyrone and Fermanagh hospitals
including integrated Intensive Care beds.
- acute day care facilities
- Mental healtth liaison provision to Acute hospials within the Trust area.
- 6 bedded Home treatment house as an alternative to hospital
 A Recovery Service including
- Specialist mental health teams focused on the needs of those with severe and
enduring mental health problems based on the recovery ethos.
- A range of staffed community based hostels
- A range of supported housing projects
- A range of day care services
 Alcohol and Drug Services Including
- Multidisciplinary Alcohol and drug treatment teams
- Community based alcohol crisis beds
- Community based home detox service
- Asha Complex Detox Inpatient Unit
 Forensic Mental Health team
 Perniatal Mental Health team
 A Trust wide Psychological Therapies Service
- a multidisciplinary service targeting those with severe and complex psychological
disorders.
- a Specialist Eating Disorders team
- a Specialist Personality Disorders team
- Regional Trauma Network
Service redesign has been substantially completed across the Trust. In addition to the above, the
inpatient unit at the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital has been refurbished recently and there are
plans submitted for a new build pending budget approval.

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Organisational Flow Chart
Team Managers
Heads of
Service
Director Adult
Mental Health and
Disability Karen
O’Brien
Chief Executive
Karen Hargan
Assistant Directors
Mental Health
Colleen Harkin, John
Doherty
Medical Director
Dr Brendan Lavery
Divisional Clinical
Director Chris Sharkey
Clinical Lead –
Southern Sector
Medical Staff
Southern Sector
Clinical Lead – Northern
Sector Dr Lisa Campbell
Medical Staff Northern
Sector

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CONSULTANTS
Adult Mental Health
Dr Linda Clarke, Mental Capacity Act implementation, Post-graduate lead, N. Sector
Dr Bronagh Sproule – (L’Derry/Limavady Inpatients/Crisis team), Undergraduate Lead, N. Sector,
Dr Edmond Guntis (L’Derry/Strabane Inpatients/Crisis Team) – locum
Dr Lisa Campbell (Primary Care Liaison Team, Northern Sector), Clinical Lead, N. Sector
Dr Stephan VanWyck (L’Derry, Recovery Out-patients, Slievemore) - locum
Dr Farooq Ahmad (Strabane, Recovery Out-patients) P/T, Acting Consultant
Dr Chris Sharkey (L’Derry, Recovery Out-patients, Rossdowney), Divisional Clinical Director
Dr Linda Irwin (Limavady, Recovery Out-patients) P/T
Dr Amy May Garvey - (Omagh Inpatients/Crisis Team)
Yvegen Litvinov (Rathview / Home Treatment) - locum
Dr Kadim Al-Fartoosy (Fermanagh Inpatients/Crisis Team), - locum
Dr Pat Manley and Dr Cathal Cassidy (Omagh Recovery and Primary Care Out-patients) - locums
Dr Ram Varadarajan and Dr Julius Awakame (Fermanagh Recovery and Primary Care Out-patients)
Dr Zuki Zingella, Mental Health Liaison, Altnagelvin - locum
Dr Diana Cody, (Mental Health Liaison, South West Acute Hospital) - locum
Addictions
Dr Scott Payne
Dr Andy Kinch-O’Kane (Asha, Regional detox/rehabilitation unit)
Forensic Psychiatry
Dr Andrew Fulton (Trustwide/Shannon Clinic)
Perinatal Mental Health
Dr Margaret Kelly (Trustwide), Undergraduate Lead, S. Sector
Recruitment is in progress for a joint appointment Clinical Professor/ Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry
with the University of Ulster (UU), Graduate Entry Medical School (GEMS).
There is scope for the post holder to have a significant influence on the development of services.
The job plan will be subject to annual review and will be updated as necessary to reflect the changing
needs of the service.
The Trust is committed to arranging flexible working arrangements for all practitioners taking into
account service need and personal circumstances. Applications are welcome from candidates
unable to work full time.
Dr Stephanie Warne, is the trust’s SAS lead.

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KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
 The post holder will provide medical assessments and treatment under the supervision
of the consultants and work with colleagues as part of multidisciplinary teams, providing
outpatient and inpatient treatment to the adult population of the Alcohol and Drug Service
of the WHSCT area.
 The post holder will participate fully in multidisciplinary reviews, risk assessments
and case discussions concerning patients under the care at the Team.
 The post holder is encouraged to develop his/her special interests and obtain
further qualifications as appropriate.
 The post holder will be expected to participate actively in quality improvement
work.
 The post holder will play a significant role in supporting and leading the Substitute
Prescribing Service in the Woodlea team
 The post holder will participate in training undergraduate students and training
grade doctors, as well as contributing to teaching and training other disciplines as
required.
 The appointee will be liable to deputise as far as is practicable for absent colleagues.
 The post holders will be expected to participate in the Trust’s appraisal process, in
a planned process of continuing professional development and in revalidation as
required by the General Medical Council and the Department of Health, Social
Services and Public Safety.
 The post holder is expected to participate fully in the regular educational
programmes including the regular weekly academic meeting and Balint group, of
the directorate, and make full use of study leave.
 The post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may occur from time
to time through exigencies of the service.
 Each post holder must have a valid driving licence and have access to a car (or
be able to make alternative appropriate arrangements).
 The post holders will be required to ensure that they are available to the team as
required by their duties.
SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS
The Supervising Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Scott Payne, will offer weekly clinical and educational
supervision. This senior colleague or nominated deputy will be readily available for expert advice
and guidance on a 24 hours basis to the specialty doctor.
There is a Northern Ireland Royal College Peer Group for specialty doctors and a local group also.
Successful appointees are encouraged to join a peer group for additional support with professional
appraisal and revalidation processes. This will be facilitated within the Job Plan arrangements.
There is Occupational Health (OH) support throughout the Trust area as required; this is
disseminated at induction and regularly when in post. There are also a number of Trust
initiatives/resources that promote wellbeing including stress management courses, mindfulness,
physical exercise resources through TWIST West (Tackling Wellbeing In Staff Together) and the
We are West staff mobile App.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The successful candidate will be expected to develop their knowledge and skills and stay in Good
Standing for CPD with the RCPsych by participating in the organised teaching sessions, attend

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regular journal clubs and audit meetings. There will be opportunity to attend relevant courses to
fulfil the requirements of CPD. Such a programme will be supported through study leave
arrangements; 30 days of study leave per 3 years, with a study budget of £800/year.
Within Job Planning arrangements there is capacity to create dedicated time for activity in support
of CESR applications. The trust is open to developing additional supports along with the post holder,
if this is part of their career development plans. The study budget can be used to support this also.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop special interests and to become a member
of the Northern Ireland Division of Royal College of Psychiatrists and attend local/national meetings.
There are extensive library facilities and internet available at the postgraduate education centre at
Altnagelvin and South West Acute Hospitals. A medical library is also available in Grangewood and
Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospitals. Clinical teaching takes place weekly in both these sites.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
 To be directly responsible and accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director for the provision
of an effective, efficient Psychiatry Department.
 To closely liaise with all Senior Managers in order to effectively discharge the stated duties
of the post.
 The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team drawing staff from
nursing, social work, psychology and occupational therapy. The post holder will have
identified secretarial support and appropriate information technology support. They will have
access to a shared office and to a computer.
APPRAISAL / REVALIDATION
The post holder will be expected to undertake annual appraisal within the Trust structures for this
and to complete Revalidation processes with the GMC.
OTHER DUTIES
To attend meetings as required by line management, where necessary.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
It is a requirement of all employees to attend relevant conferences and courses as agreed by their
line manager to ensure their development in terms of the requirements of the post and demands of
the service.
The post holder will be expected to complete mandatory training in MCA, to allow them to complete
MCA documentation if required.
Continuing medical education is encouraged. There is a regular teaching and audit programme in
Grangewood Hospital and Altnagelvin Hospital sites. Medical students from Queens University and
Ulster University come on a regular basis for their attachments in Psychiatry and Intellectual
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RESEARCH, CLINICAL AUDIT AND TEACHING
Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to academic activities through participation in
a local teaching programme and in a clinical audit programme.
The Trust will provide appropriate access to library facilities through the medical libraries of
Altnagelvin, Grangewood, the South West Acute and Tyrone & Fermanagh Hospitals.
There is no specific time allocated for clinical research. Post holders will however, be supported in
maintaining interest in research methods and practice. There is ample opportunity and support for
Quality Improvement initiatives and skills training and opportunities available through C-TRIC, the
Clinical Translational Research and Innovation Centre, a state-of-the-art research institute. C-TRIC
is a not-for-profit company and personalised medicine institute based on the Altnagelvin Hospital
site. C-TRIC connects patients directly to national and international research opportunities.
There are also links established with UU, GEMS and we have welcomed our first clinical cohort of
students in September 2023.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Candidates selected for interview are encouraged to visit the services and can contact Dr Payne
Woodlea House View phone number on meeveem.com or the Asha Unit View phone number on meeveem.com.

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PROPOSED JOB PLAN
The following indicates all your proposed regular weekly commitments. It does not include activities
that occur on an ad hoc basis as these are included in Programmed Activities.
Timetable will be co-ordinated with consultant/clinical lead on appointment.
Outpatient clinics cover both new and follow up patients depending on demand
AM
(9am – 1pm)
PM
(1pm – 5pm)
DCC SPA
Monday
Outpatient Clinic SPA
1.0 1.0
Tuesday Outpatient Clinic Multidisciplinary Team Meeting 2.0
Wednesday Outpatient Clinic CPD/ Research/ Audit, including
Supervision (self / others)
1.0 1.0
Thursday Outpatient Clinic Opiate Substitute Treatment
Team Meeting
2.0
Friday Outpatient Clinic Clinical Admin 2.0
Total
36hrs
8 PAs
8 hrs
2
SPAs
PA’s 10
ON-CALL DETAILS Nil
Predictable Emergency On-Call Work
Unpredictable Emergency On-Call
Work
Agreed On-call Rota Frequency
On-call supplement
JOB PLAN REVIEW
The Job Plan should be reviewed annually, but can be reviewed earlier at the request of either the
doctor or the Clinical Manager. This can include facilitation of training/development opportunities to
support CESR application and career progression.
If it is not possible to agree a Job Plan, either initially or at an annual review, there are agreed
procedures for facilitation and appeal with the final decision being binding on both the doctor and
the Trust.
EMPLOYING AUTHORITY
Western Health and Social Care Trust.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 The current SAS contract has been superseded by a revised contract effective from 1 April 2021
and as such, you will automatically transition to the newly agreed terms and conditions when the
changes are implemented. Implementation will be backdated to your start date.
 Salary - new and improved Specialist Doctors contract approved for Wales, England, and
Northern Ireland in March 2021.
 The full-time appointment will be for 10 PAs per week.
 The successful applicant will normally be appointed to the grade for a one year probationary period
which, if confirmed, will be extended without term and held until retirement under the terms and
conditions of service.
 The appointee will maintain registration with the General Medical Council (London).
 Annual leave entitlement is 5 weeks and 2 days (27 days) per year until 2 years service have been
completed in the grade and 6 weeks and 1 day (31 days) thereafter for practitioners remaining in
the grade. Doctors who have completed a minimum of 7 years in the specialty doctor grade and/or
in equivalent grades shall receive an additional day of annual leave and shall be entitled to annual
leave at the rate of 6 weeks and 2 days (32 days).
 You are required to live within a distance of 30 minutes or 10 miles by road from your base place
of work unless the employing organisation agrees that they may reside at a greater distance.
 He/she will be expected to be flexible and to co-operate with reasonable requests to cover for their
colleagues’ absences where they are safe and competent and where it is practicable to do so.
Where doctors undertake duties in accordance with this paragraph and such duties take place
outside of their contracted hours, they will receive either an equivalent off duty period or
remuneration.
 The post will be subject to termination at any time, by three months’ notice in writing given on either
side.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The post holder must:
 Carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
 Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements and report
any accidents/incidents, defects with work equipment or inadequate safety arrangements.
 Co-operate fully with all policies and procedures relating to Infection Control.
 Accept individual responsibility for ensuring a suitable, clean, uncluttered and safe environment
for members of the public, staff, patients/clients and their relatives.
 Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy.
 Treat those whom he/she comes into contact with in the course of work, in a courteous manner.
 Accept that this job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and
should be regarded as providing guidance within which the individual works rather than something
which is rigid and inflexible.
ADDITIONAL POINTS
 From 1 January 1990, medical staff have not been required to subscribe to a Medical Defence
organisation. It should be noted, however, that the Trust's indemnity only covers the Trust's
responsibilities and therefore, the appointee is advised to maintain a membership of a
recognised professional defence organisation for any work which does not fall within the scope
of the Indemnity Scheme.
 Canvassing will disqualify.
 Application forms can be obtained by applying on line.

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 Candidates wishing to apply online can do so at alternatively application
forms for the post may be downloaded and forwarded to the Human Resources Department.
 Applications must be made on the prescribed form, and must be returned to the Human
Resources Department, no later than the stated closing date
 A shortlist of candidates for interview will be prepared on the basis of the information contained
in the application form. It is therefore essential that all applicants demonstrate through their
application how and to what extent their experience and qualities are relevant to this post and
the extent to which they satisfy each criterion specified, including clarification around equivalent
qualifications.
General Duties
1 Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the
service for which they are responsible.
2 Develop and maintain good communication with all levels of management and build
partnerships with the wider HPSS, NHS and external organisations in the promotion of the
Trust.
3 Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and
statutory regulations.
4 Participate in grievance and disciplinary processes as required.
5 Promote equality of opportunity through his/her own actions and ensure this policy is adhered
to by staff within your area of responsibility.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
HSC Code of Conduct for Employees
The Code sets out the standards of conduct expected of all staff in the Western Health & Social
Care Trust and presents standards of conduct and behaviours required during and after employment
with the Trust. Professional staff are expected to follow the code of conduct for their own professions
as well as this code.
Service Quality
Western Health and Social Care Trust is committed to providing the highest possible quality of
service to all patients, clients and community through supporting and contributing to Trust quality
initiatives. Employees are expected at all times to provide a caring service and to treat those with
whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
Personal & Public Involvement
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were
relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as
part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI).
Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

Conduct
Employees must at all times abide by Trust policies and procedures and the terms of their contract
of employment. They must conduct themselves with impartiality, integrity, objectivity and honesty
and maintain high standards of personal and professional accountability.

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Performance
Employees are expected to demonstrate commitment to the Trust by ensuring regular attendance
at work and efficient completion of duties.
Risk Management
Employees must ensure that they comply with any risk management responsibilities specific to their
post, and as set out in the Trust’s Risk Management Strategy.
Governance
The Trust is committed to the development and implementation of systems under Integrated
Governance to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of services provided. Employees will
be expected to co-operate and work with such systems.
Records Management
All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of
their business within the Trust including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether
paper based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are
accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under Freedom of Information Act 2000,
the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and Data Protection legislation. Employees are
required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to
seek advice if in doubt.
Confidentiality
All information concerning patients and staff must be held in the strictest confidence and may not
be divulged to any unauthorized person.
Equality & Human Rights
Employees must ensure that equality and human rights issues are addressed within the post
holder’s area of responsibility in accordance with the Trust’s Equality Scheme.
Health and Safety
Employees should note that under Health & Safety at Work Legislation they are required to take all
reasonable steps while at work to ensure their own health and safety and the health and safety of
those who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
Smoking, Alcohol & Health
The Trust operates policies on smoking, alcohol and health.
Environmental Cleanliness
The Trust promotes a culture of cleanliness and has adopted a partnership and collaborative
approach that recognises cleanliness as the responsibility of everyone, cascading throughout every
level of the organisation.
Infection Prevention & Control
The Trust operates a zero tolerance policy to preventable healthcare associated infections and the
post holder is required to comply with all extant infection prevention policies, guidelines, protocols
and procedures.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in the above job description are not intended to be definitive
nor restrictive, and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Trust. August 2025