Clinical Adviser role and person specification

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1 Clinical Adviser role and person specification Location: Canary Wharf, London Introduction The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is the independent regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises in Great Britain. It is our job to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of members of the public by upholding standards and public trust in pharmacy. The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has three statutory committees; the Investigating Committee, the Fitness to Practise Committee and the Registration Appeals Committee. The Investigating Committee considers allegations that a Registrant s fitness to practice is impaired and decides whether to refer the case to the Fitness to Practise Committee for a full enquiry. The Fitness to Practise Committee hears cases where a registrant s fitness to practise is in question, considers allegations, hears oral evidence and take decisions including sanctions or advice. The Registration Appeals Committee considers appeals against decisions relating to applications for registration. When a case concerns a registrant s physical or mental health a clinical adviser is selected from a pool, based on their area of expertise and the details of the case, to sit with the panel and advise them on any issues within their area of expertise. Main purpose of the role To advise the GPhC statutory committees when they consider cases relating to a registrant s health. Description of main services 1. Read and assimilate papers before hearings. 2. Consider reports submitted by the GPhC s Medical Assessors after the latter have assessed registrants (pharmacists or pharmacy technicians) at interview, their medical records and/or analysis of results of any samples tested. 3. Attend statutory committee hearings/meetings to advise the panel as they consider allegations against registrants where physical or mental health is under consideration. The role of the clinical adviser is to advise the panel/committee on any issues within their area of medical expertise, and to intervene if there is a possibility of a mistake being made. The clinical adviser should only act within the range of their competency and experience. The clinical adviser should answer questions the panel/committee may have about medical conditions or health-related matters that apply to the case. Page 1 of 5

2 The clinical adviser should not make a diagnosis, dispute the diagnosis of a medical practitioner who has examined the registrant, nor give an opinion about the registrant s fitness to practise. The clinical adviser should comment/advise on only the medical evidence available answering specific medical questions and giving advice about the nature, consequences and natural progress of the medical condition disclosed by the expert reports or medical records. They must not take part in the decisionmaking of the panel/committee. Required skills and knowledge Essential criteria Currently registered psychiatrist with a license to practise in Great Britain and significant practising experience. Membership of the relevant Royal College and significant experience in the relevant specialty. Experience of evaluating evidence and providing objective and unbiased opinion. Experience of working collaboratively with a broad range of people. Desirable criteria Experience of giving advice to tribunals or similar bodies. Knowledge and experience of substance abuse. Behavioural competences Applicants will be assessed at interview, and role holders performance will be reviewed against the behavioural competencies at Appendix A. Eligibility / conflicts of interest If you have a query about your eligibility or think you may have a conflict of interest, please contact Clare Mitchell, Associates and Partners Manager clare.mitchell@pharmacyregulation.org; tel: for advice. Remuneration Daily attendance fee: 400 per day ( 200 ½ day) Training day attendance: 225 per day Plus, reasonable expenses in line with the GPhC s expenses policy. Ways of working / time commitment Clinical Advisers are drawn from a pool to advise committee members considering the case, subject to availability and case workflow at the GPhC s discretion. The number of days commitment for Clinical Advisers is dependent on the number of hearings or meetings taking place, but Clinical Advisers should be available for an average of 12 hearings per year. Page 2 of 5

3 Please note that a guarantee of a minimum number of days attendance during the appointment period cannot be given. In addition, the General Pharmaceutical Council is not obliged to offer you work under this agreement. Clinical advisers will be appointed for a first term of office of three years. GPhC associates and partners Clinical Advisors are associates of the GPhC. As such they are bound by the: Values, conduct and behaviours for Council members, GPhC associates & partners Standards of education and training for Council members and GPhC associates Standards of attendance at meetings for Council members and GPhC associates These documents can be supplied on request. Page 3 of 5

4 Appendix A Behavioural competencies for clinical advisers For this role you must be able to demonstrate the following competencies ( competency means the requisite combination of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours): COMPETENCY 1: UNDERSTANDING OF LAW, PROCEDURE, PANEL FUNCTION & OWN ROLE 1.1 An understanding of the application of relevant legislation and the GPhC s relevant Rules, policies and procedures, or the ability to quickly acquire it. 1.2 Commitment to learn and develop professionally; maintenance of up to date qualifications and specialisms in own field. 1.3 Able to understand and assimilate the facts, arguments and allegations, and can recall such material speedily and accurately and seek appropriate points of clarification where necessary. 1.4 Can answer specific medical questions and offer advice on the nature, consequences and natural progress of the medical condition disclosed in the reports or records and explain the medical evidence available, without diagnosis COMPETENCY 2: PROFESSIONALISM AND PERSONAL QUALITIES 2.1 Calm, patient, tolerant and non-confrontational manner, even if provoked. 2.2 Willing to give and receive constructive feedback and to learn from others; commitment to review own performance regularly, adapting skills and approach to improve personal effectiveness. 2.3 A level of sensitivity which reflects the serious nature of proceedings, including appropriate concern for distressed parties and witnesses. 2.4 Generates trust, confidence and respect in others. 2.5 High standards of probity, integrity, tact and discretion, recognises and discloses any conflict of interest, with an appreciation of and commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life: - Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership. COMPETENCY 3: COMMUNICATION & CONDUCT OF HEARING 3.1 Good time management, punctuality and presentation skills. 3.2 Able to concentrate for long periods of time. 3.3 Listens actively to evidence/submissions, avoids assumptions, checks understanding with others and shares information, working collaboratively with panel. 3.4 Accurately and concisely records relevant points from evidence and discussion. 3.5 Articulates views clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; clearly explains medical terms to lay panel members and registrants in an understandable way. 3.6 Manages the unexpected appropriately. Page 4 of 5

5 COMPETENCY 4: UNDERSTANDS AND VALUES DIVERSITY AND DEALS FAIRLY 4.1 Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion, impartiality and fair treatment 4.2 Appreciation of and respect for: (a) cultural and other differences among all involved at a meeting or hearing, including protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 (b) the needs of parties with physical/mental disabilities or who are otherwise vulnerable. 4.3 Aware of own biases (conscious and unconscious) and manages these appropriately 4.4 Exhibits impartial facial expression, body language and gestures 4.5 Able to present a fair and balanced view based on all the information presented. Page 5 of 5