Advertised role location: Grangewood Hospital, Gransha Park
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 http://hscrecruit.com 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 www.hscrecruit.com 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 www.accessni.gov.uk
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
http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk
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 www.hscpensions.hscni.net. 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
To proceed with an application you must register with or login to http://www.hscrecruit.com/

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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’
regularly to save information – you can go back to previous page if not complete.

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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
Once you have completed your profile you can now search and apply for jobs. To do this, go
to the ‘Overview’ tab and under the ‘Employment Opportunities’ section click on ‘Job Search’.

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14. Search for Jobs
You can filter your search for jobs by entering in parameters of your interests in relation to
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.
15. Select the Job you wish to apply for
Highlight the job you wish to apply for by selecting the row, then click on Apply. In this
example a job will be applied for that is highlighted and this job was created for testing
purposes.

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16. Start Completing Job Application
A new window appears with the access to completing the job specific application form. Click
on Continue as per below.
17. Personal Data
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’.

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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.
Tip – please enter N/A into questionnaire text box if you have no information to enter here.

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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
Once you reach this step a dialogue box will automatically open asking you to Open, Save or
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
In order to view all the applications you have submitted go to the Overview tab then under
‘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: Additional Ad Information (pdf)
Western Health and Social Care Trust - A Great Place to Work
Adult Mental Health and Disability Directorate
Mental Health and Disability Services within the Western Trust are in the midst of a significant
change process. Within the past 10 years there has been a shift to more community focussed care
including the development of Crisis Response Home Treatment Services. Alongside this, there
has been an increased emphasis on consultant psychiatrists providing a high standard of care in
the community, through the Primary Care Liaison and Recovery Teams.
As part of transformation funding there is further development in progress in contributing to the
Regional Trauma Network, Perinatal mental health services, Liaison input to the acute hospitals
and emergency department. Past deficits in medical workforce numbers are now being addressed,
in the context of increasing demand and an expanding service.
The trust as a whole is developing and changing with many recent changes throughout the senior
management teams, including a medical Chief Executive, a
Medical Director with a background in Mental Health and an
Assistant Director a psychiatrist too. Medical leadership is actively
promoted and encouraged via internal and regional training
courses.
Overall within the trust, quality improvement has been prioritised
with development of clinical microsystems, Flow Coaching
academy and Discovery groups. This extends throughout the
organisation and through medical and dental training also.
The 4 Corporate Aims are; A Great Start in Life, Living Well with a Long term condition, Ageing
Well and a Great Place to Work. This is in the context of delivering value – a 3 year programme
looking to radically redesign services and achieve financial sustainability/sustainability.
In the local area, a new graduate entry medical
school, has their first intake of students in Derry in
September 2021 and the Pathfinder project is
reviewing service design and delivery in
Fermanagh/South Tyrone. There are already
established links with the University of Ulster and
cross border links with HSE are nurtured via the
CAWT project.
There are excellent schools, cultural and leisure opportunities
through the entire trust area;
from blue flag beach at
Benone, through the historic
walled city of Derry, via the
Sperrins to the Fermanagh
lakes, as well as the benefits
of living close to the border
and the Wild Atlantic Way.
Transport links and infrastructure continue to improve with development of roads and rail
connections. City of Derry airport is now flying to London (Stanstead), Glasgow, Edinburgh,
Liverpool and Manchester.
Fermanagh
Benone
Derry/Londonderry

Official document: JD Psych inc In-Patient Crisis Resp Grangewood (pdf)
Consultant Psychiatrist
in General Adult
Psychiatry
Job Description

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

IMPORTANT
JOB TITLE: Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry
In-patients and Crisis Response Home Treatment Team
Due to challenges in filling this role, the Trust has received approval from the
Department of Health to apply a Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) to
this position for successful applicants joining HSCNI.
The rate of 20% of the basic starting salary will be applied as RRP, exclusive of
any clinical excellence or discretionary points and any on call availability
supplement.
The RRP will normally be paid as a lump sum.
The RRP is a fixed rate for the 2 year period and is not uplifted by incremental
progression or by any uplift arising from pay awards. The allowance is non-
pensionable.
Please be aware you will be expected to remain in the post for at least 2 years
and that the premium will be repayable if you leave the post before the end of the
2 year period.
It is important to note that this RRP does not apply to applicants applying from
within HSCNI
July 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE AND BAND: Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry
In-patients and Crisis Response Home Treatment Team
DIRECTORATE: Adult Mental Health & Disability
LOCATION: Grangewood Hospital, Gransha Park, Londonderry
DATE: May 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
Hold or be eligible for Full General Medical
Council (London) and Licence to Practise, and
be on or be eligible to be on the GMC Specialist
Register for General Adult Psychiatry via:-
CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6
months of interview date) OR
Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) route (or
within 6 months of award of CCT by date of
interview, evidenced by CESR application
submitted to the GMC*) *Please provide
Shortlisting from Application
Form

evidence including dates submitted and
acceptance of submission from GMC. If not
provided you may not be shortlisted*
7 years post registration experience including 5
years in psychiatry and 3 years Higher
Professional Training
Part 2 status – have or apply for as soon as
practically possible
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.
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection
stage:
Knowledge
Awareness and understanding of modern
concepts in Psychiatry and their application in
practice
Psychological methods of treatment.
Pharmacology associated with mental illness.
Inpatient and Crisis based treatment of mental
illness
Interview
Special
Aptitudes
Clinical Governance
Revalidation/Appraisal
Audit
Good communication skills.
Teamwork/Leadership skills.
Ability to deal constructively with conflict.
Teaching
Interview
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/
Registration
MRC Psych or equivalent
Experience of or qualification in
 management
 psychological methods of treatment
 pharmacology associated with mental
illness
 community based treatment of mental
illness
 training and education of other staff
Research/Publications
Shortlisting by Application Form
THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry
In-patients and Crisis Response Home Treatment Team –
Strabane/Slievmore Catchment Areas
Location: Grangewood Hospital, Gransha Park
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Accountable to: Medical Director / Divisional Clinical Director of Psychiatry / Lead Clinican
Northern Sector
Reports to: Assistant Director of Adult Mental Health
The term “he” has been used throughout this job description for ease of
reference, it should be taken as meaning “he/she”.
INTRODUCTION
The Western Health and Social Care Trust 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.
The Trust has a range of health and social care services provided through four service directorates:
• Women & Children’s;
• Acute Services;
• Adult Mental Health & Disability; and
• Primary Care & Older People’s.
The Acute Directorate provides acute services to the local population networked across three sites at
South West Acute, Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex and Altnagelvin Hospitals. The
Directorate is managed through 3 Hospital Management Teams (HMTs) namely
• Altnagelvin
• South West Acute & Omagh Hospitals
• Cancer & Diagnostics
These HMTs are complemented by Pharmacy Services, Clinical Health Psychology.
The Trust has two acute hospitals – Altnagelvin Hospital based in Londonderry, South West Acute
(SWAH) based in Enniskillen and Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex (a local hospital)
servicing a population of 300,000.

Research, Study and Training
The Trust is committed to training and education for medical students and postgraduate doctors. The
Director of Medical Education chairs a Medical Education & Training Committee and is supported by
a comprehensive infrastructure. There is a Post-graduate Medical Education Centre attached to the
hospital, and a staffed Multi-Disciplinary Library with comprehensive information services to support
clinical practice, teaching, learning and research.
The Trust supports the requirements for CPD as laid down by the GMC and Colleges and is
committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
The Trust has an Academic Business and Clinical Research Innovation Facility (CTRIC) on the
grounds of Altnagelvin Hospital. The new state of the art facility is the first of its kind in Northern
Ireland, and ensures that the Trust has dedicated space devoted to clinical research.
Both acute hospitals are teaching hospitals (RCSI, University of Ulster Medical School and QUB
Belfast) and student placements are also facilitated on the Omagh Hospital site for a range of
disciplines.
Library Facilities
The MDEC Library is part of the N.I. Health and Social Services Library system. It is located in the
Multi-disciplinary Education Centre on the Altnagelvin Area Hospital site. The MDEC Library provides
a wide range of print and electronic material in the areas of medicine, dentistry, nursing, allied health
and social work. There is also a library located at South West Acute in Enniskillen.
HONNI (Health on the Net Northern Ireland) is the website designed specifically for Health and
Personal Social Services (HPSS) staff in Northern Ireland. It provides a single access point to
relevant resources on Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Midwifery, Pharmacy, Psychology, Social Work,
Allied Health and Health Management. These include databases and electronic journals such as
British Nursing Index, Child Data, CINAHL, Cochrane, EBSCOhost, HMIC, MEDLINE, MIDIRS,
Otseeker, PEDro, OVID, Proquest Medical Library, and ZETOC. HONNI also provides HPSS staff
with easy access from a single location to a wealth of relevant information, including clinical
guidelines and healthcare subject gateways. Further information is available at
http://www.honni.qub.ac.uk
CURRENT SERVICE
The Trust wishes to recruit 1 whole time equivalent Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist to cover
Inpatient Care and Crisis Response Home Treatment for patients from the Strabane/Slievmore
catchment areas. This is a replacement post with shared responsibility for a 30 bedded in-patient unit
and local Crisis Response Home treatment services, alongside the Limavady/Rossdowney
consultant. The beds are spread across 2 male and female wards, with integrated Psychiatric
Intensive care provision.
Adult Mental Health Services within the Trust are currently going through a programme of reform and
modernisation begun a process leading to the following services being available or developed:-
 A Crisis Intervention Service including
- Home treatment teams

- In-patient facilities at both Grangewood Hospital in Londonderry and the Tyrone and
Fermanagh Hospital, in Omagh including integrated Intensive Care beds.
- Acute Day Care Facilities
- ‘Crisis House’ 6 beds for service users experiencing an acute mental health episode,
who are unable to receive treatment in their own home but do not require admission to
an acute hospital bed.
 A Primary Care Liaison Service
- The service will as a single point of contact from all referrals from primary care
 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
 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 Services
- a specialist multidisciplinary team providing treatment support and advice on forensic
issues.
 Perinatal Mental health services are being developed in line with the Regional Service model
 An academic psychiatry post is also in development in conjunction with the new University of
Ulster, Graduate Entry Medical School at Magee.
Service redesign is ongoing including development of Metal Health Liaison Teams for the acute
hospitals, as part of transformation funding and GP multidisciplinary teams. 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.
There is scope for the post holder to have a significant influence on the development of these new
services.
The core responsibility for consultants within Adult Mental Health Services will be to treat patients
aged between 18 and 64 inclusive. From time to time consultants will engage in specific protocol
guided care for patients outside these age limits. However they will not be asked to act beyond their
established competencies.

Newly appointed consultants will be expected to participate actively in the reform and modernisation
of Western Trust’s Mental Health Services and should expect their pattern of work to change during
the course of their employment with the Trust.
The new consultant contract terms and conditions of service will apply and a job plan based on 10
Programmed Activities, including including a minimum of 1.5 Programmed Activities Programmed
Activities for Supporting Professional Activities per week will be developed jointly with the Trust’s
Medical Director/Divisional Director of Psychiatry/Lead Clinician for the Northern Sector and the post
holder. 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.
CONSULTANTS
Adult Mental Health
Dr Elizabeth Brady, Intellectual Disability, Trustwide, Divisional Clinical Director
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 McGlennon (L’Derry/Strabane Inpatients/Crisis Team) - locum
Dr Lisa Campbell (Primary Care Liaison Team, Northern Sector), Clinical Lead N.Sector
Dr (L’Derry, Recovery Out-patients, Slievemore) - locum
Dr Farooq Ahmad (Strabane, Recovery Out-patients) P/T
Dr Chris Sharkey (L’Derry, Recovery Out-patients, Rossdowney)
Dr Linda Irwin (Limavady, Recovery Out-patients) P/T,
Dr, Mental Health Liaison, Altnagelvin – locum Post 1
Dr John Brady (Omagh Inpatients/Crisis Team), Clinical Lead, S.Sector
Dr Peter McMurray (Fermanagh Inpatients/Crisis Team)
Dr Pat Manley (Omagh Recovery and Primary Care Out-patients) - locum
Dr Andy Kinch O’Kane (Fermanagh Recovery and Primary Care Out-patients)
Dr Diana Cody, Mental Health Liaison, South West Acute Hospital – locum Post 2
Addictions
Dr Scott Payne (Addictions Service, Trustwide)
Dr Aisling Sheridan (Asha, Regional detox/rehabilitation unit), Post-graduate lead S. Sector
Forensic Psychiatry
Dr Andrew Fulton (Trustwide/Shannon Clinic)
Perinatal Psychiatry

Dr Margaret Kelly, (PT) Undergraduate Lead, S. Sector
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 The post holder, in collaboration with other clinical colleagues and managers will help to develop a
comprehensive treatment service that seeks to deliver a high quality response to those suffering
from a range of mental health problems based on quality assured evidence based practice. The
post holder in collaboration with his Consultant colleagues will be responsible for providing advice
with regard to the medical care of clients within their respective service area. Overall
responsibility for a defined caseload of community patients and responsibilities will shift to
consultants within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service if and when patients may require
input from this team.
 The post holder will work in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and will foster
positive working relationships with – Heads of Service, Team and Ward managers; and all other
parts of the Mental Health Programme.
 The post holder will be required to participate in clinical / multi-professional / medical audit.
 In conjunction with his Consultant colleagues he will provide professional supervision to the other
medical staff where appropriate. He will ensure that junior medical staff time and duties are
managed in a manner which best suits the needs of the service and their ongoing training. This
may include Psychiatric trainees, GP trainees and Foundation Year 2 Doctors and the post holder
will liase closely with NIMDTA to ensure that the trainees educational needs are met
appropriately. The post holder will ensure they attend the necessary training and development
sessions to maintain status as a GMC approved trainer. Junior doctors will have a nominated
Educational Supervisor within the Trust.
 The post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate, post-graduate and other
continuing medical educational activity within the Trust. This may include teaching, examination
and accreditation duties. As part of an agreed job plan the post holder may wish to contribute to

wider undergraduate and post-graduate medical educational activity within Northern Ireland.
Medical students and trainees are linked to Queen’s University.
 The post holder will participate in an out of hours rota with other Consultant psychiatric colleagues
in the Trust. At present this is on a 1:8 basis in the Southern Sector with a 5% supplement and
1:10 basis in Northern Sector with 3% supplement. On call covers general adult psychiatry, old
age psychiatry, intellectual disability and the Asha inpatient addictions unit. Although CAMHS is
not directly covered there may be some interface work out of hours. Of note, on-call rotas are
currently under review and may change subject to the appointment of additional staff.
 The post holder will agree annual leave entitlement on commencement of post and cover
consultant colleagues’ periods of leave as necessary in line with prospective cover arrangements
as per the contract.
 The post holder may wish to undertake work outside the Trust which is for the greater good of the
Health and Personal Social Services, for example this could include work for the Royal College of
Psychiatrists. Any such work undertaken will be subject to agreement with the Trust’s Medical
Director as part of the job planning process.
 The post holder will be expected to participate in quality enhancement and service evaluation
projects and will be encouraged to undertake any research which may be relevant to either short
or long-term service improvement.
 The post holder will be expected to advise the Director of Adult Mental Health and Disabilities on
all aspects of service planning and development in the post holder’s areas of responsibility and
will be expected to work closely with the Assistant Director Adult Mental Health.
 The post holder will be expected to participate in educational and health promotion activities within
the Mental Health Service and to be pro-active in liasing on a regular basis with General
Practitioners.
SUPPORT
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This currently consists of:
1 Speciality Doctor
1 CT/GP/F2 trainee
In-patient and Crisis Response Home treatment teams, including Acute Day Care
The post holder will have identified secretarial support and appropriate information technology
support. The successful candidate will have junior medical staff under their supervision within their
clinical team. They will have an office, with their own desk, telephone, PC/netbook.
Consultants and senior doctors meet for peer support on a Monday afternoon, and with the Division
of Psychiatry every 2 months. There are a range of formal and informal supports available to new
consultants, in Trust and through regional peers. 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 and 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).
KEY ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
 The post holder will be expected to provide advice on the planning, monitoring, resource allocation
and development of their respective service areas.
 The post holder will be responsible to the Medical Director and the Divisional Director of
Psychiatry for the maintenance of professional standards.
 The Heads of Service through Team/Ward managers, will be responsible for the management of
all resources including all non-medical staff. The relationship between the post holder and these
managers will be vital in terms of the efficiency and delivery of a quality service. As such the post
holder will be expected to develop, foster and maintain a strong working relationship with
management.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the post holder is expected to
observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession
on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
 The post holder will be expected to follow the Trust’s employment and personnel policies and
procedures, including our Health and Safety policies.
 The post holder will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for junior
medical staff involved in the care of his/her patients to be able to contact him when necessary.
 The post holder will liaise with appropriate Trust staff involved in the preparation, collection and
dissemination of statistics and other information in relation to mental health services.
 The post holder will be expected to maintain his own home in contact with the public telephone
service.
 The Trust will be financially responsible for medical indemnity relating to the practitioner’s health
service employment. Practitioner will be responsible for making their own arrangements to
provide cover for non-NHS work.
SERVICE USER AND CARER INVOLVEMENT
The Trust is committed to delivering a person-centred, recovery-based mental health service. The
active participation of service users and carers is fundamental to this objective. Successful
candidates will be expected to facilitate such participation in the planning, delivery and monitoring of
the service.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
The Trust will be subject to performance management arrangements through local and regional
commissioning and through its relationship with the Service Delivery Unit.
JOB PLANNING AND APPRAISAL
All consultant staff are expected to participate in the cycle of personal appraisal and job planning
supported by performance management information. The Trust will expect consultants to job plan as
a team as well as individual doctors.
DRAFT 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. Total of 7.5 PAs for
direct clinical care and 2.5 for supporting professional activities with approval.
In-Patients/Crisis Response Home Treatment Team, Fermanagh Catchment
DAY TIME ACTIVITY PAs
DCC SPA
Monday am Handover meeting / Ward
reviews
1.0
pm Academic Programme /
Consultants’ Meeting
Inpatient Assessments
0.5 0.5
Tuesday am Handover meeting / Ward
reviews
1.0
pm Ward reviews / Community
team liaison meeting
1.0
Wednesday am Handover meeting / Ward
reviews
1.0
pm Management Meetings/CPD 1.0
Thursday am Handover meeting / QI
meeting / Ward reviews
1.0
pm Multidisciplinary/Discharge
Meetings
1.0
Friday am Handover meeting / Ward
reviews
1.0
pm Admin / Supervision of junior
staff / Specialty Doctors
0.75 0.25
Saturday On call duties only
Sunday On call duties only
Total 10 PAs 8.25 1.75
*SPA’s - minimum core 1.5, and any additional SPA’s need to be agreed
An additional 0.5 PAs for prospective cover and 0.12 PAs for unpredictable clinical work done on-call
to be included subject to agreement of Director of Mental Health/CD.

ANNUAL APPRAISAL SCHEME
Consultants are required to participate fully in appraisal processes and bring to the attention of
appraisers any issues which may adversely affect performance. The Annual Appraisal provides the
opportunity for feedback on personal performance, development needs and a review of the Job Plan.
The post holder will be expected to conform to current and any future GMC guidelines on revalidation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONSULTANT INTERVIEWS
It is recognised that applicants may wish to meet with a senior Trust representative to discuss the Job
Description and/or the nature of the post. Please contact Medical HR Dept at Tyrone and Fermanagh
Hospital, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT79 0NS, Telephone: (028)-82-835182 who will make the
necessary arrangements.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Terms and Conditions of the new Consultant Contract of Service will apply.
Any offer of appointment will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory medical examination
arranged by the Personnel department through the Trusts Occupational Health Department.
Canvassing will disqualify.
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. At all times demonstrate practice the HSC values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness
& Honesty and Compassion
3. 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.
4. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and
statutory regulations.
5. Participate in grievance and disciplinary processes as required.
6. Promote equality of opportunity through his/her own actions and ensure this policy is adhered
to by staff within your area of responsibility.
7. At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a
courteous and respectful manner
8. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which assures patient and client safety

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.
http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf
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.
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.
May 2026