Please complete all information required within this pack. This
ensures we can process your application as easily as possible.
You must return by email: A full, up-to-date CV
 The full, completed application pack sections 1 - 6
 Eligibility for CCT Certificate (if appropriate)
Return to:
Gillian.fullerton@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
May we take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in
gaining employment with NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran – Application Pack
SECTION 1 PERSONAL AND RECRUITMENT SOURCE INFORMATION
Please complete and return with your CV. Your application cannot be considered without this information
Title
Forename
Surname
Reference
Location
Post Title
Closing Date
Personal
Information
MD/
Quote on all correspondence
Address
EMail
Telephone
GMC Number
* Disclosure Scotland
Protection of Vulnerable
Groups Scheme Number
License to
Practice
PVG* Membership
Number
(If registered)
Current PVG
Children only
Membership
Protected Adults only
Relates to
Both
regulated work with:
Working in the
UK?
Do you have an unrestricted right to work in
the UK, e.g. UK/EEA citizen or have
indefinite leave to remain.
Please complete Immigration Status at Section 3
YES / NO
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes/No
Yes
No
Driving Licence
Do you have a Driving Licence which allows Yes
you to drive in the UK?
No
How did you
hear about the
vacancy you
have applied for
(response
essential for
recruitment
monitoring
purposes)
www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk
Newspaper - Which one?
BMJ
Internal Vacancy Bulletin
SHOW (Scotland Health on the Web)
Word of Mouth
Doctors.net
Other – Please specify.
SECTION 2 REFERENCES
Your referees will include your present (or most recent) employer. Please identify below the
person in your organisation (for current NHS staff this is your direct line manager) who is
authorised to confirm your employment and the details given in your application. Please
identify a second referee who may have closer knowledge of your skills, knowledge and
abilities and who may offer opinion on your suitability for this post. Note that references will
be taken up for candidates prior to interview.
Reference 1
Name
Position
Address
EMail
Telephone
Reference 2
Name
Position
Address
EMail
Telephone
Section 3 - Declarations And Convictions
The following should be used when completing DECLARATIONS/ CONVICTIONS within the
application pack.
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 and to behave appropriately, towards
patients. NHS Employees 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.
Applications for posts in the NHS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Application forms will include a declaration for applicants to complete declaring any previous or
pending prosecutions or convictions, including those considered “spent” under the Act. Forms will also
include a declaration of any cautions or bind overs.
We also need to establish if you have been the subject of any fitness to practise proceedings in the
past, or if any fitness to practise 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 of criminal proceedings, which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over 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 (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 telephone: Avril Valentine, Medical Staffing Officer on
(01563) 825718 in confidence, for advice.
DECLARATIONS / CONVICTIONS
Declaration Statement regarding:A - Any criminal offence, being bound over or cautioned, or current proceedings which might lead
to a conviction, an order binding you over a caution and
B - Fitness to practice
licensing/regulatory body.
proceedings taken or being currently contemplated by a
NB – You do not need to tell us about parking offences.
1 Are you currently bound over or have you ever been convicted of any No
offence by a Court or Court-Martial in the United Kingdom or in any other
country? This must also include any fixed penalties and
disqualifications.
Yes*
Note: This must also include any driving offences.
*If YES
Please provide details of the order binding you over and/or the nature of the
offence, the penalty, sentence or order of the Court, and the date and place of
the court hearing.
2 Have you ever received a police caution, reprimand or final warning?
*If YES
No
Yes*
Please include details of the caution, reprimand or final warning, including the
date and reason administered.
3 Have you been charged with any offence in the United Kingdom or in No
any other country that has not yet been disposed of?
Yes*
NB You must inform us immediately if you are charged with any offence in the UK or in any other
country after you complete this form and before taking up any position offered to you
*If YES
Please include details of the nature of the offence with which you are charged,
date on which you are charged, and details of any on-going proceedings by a
prosecuting body.
4 Are you aware of any current police investigation in the United No
Kingdom or in any other country following allegations made against Yes*
you?
*If YES
Please include details of the nature of the allegations made against you, and if
known to you, any action to be taken against you by the police.
5 Are you aware of any current NHS Scotland Counter Fraud Services No
investigations following allegations made against you?
Yes*
*If YES
Please include details of the nature of the allegations made against you, and if
known to you, any action to be taken by Counter Fraud Services.
6 Have you ever been investigated by the police, NHS Scotland Counter No
Fraud Services or other investigatory body resulting in a caution, Yes*
conviction or dismissal from your employment?
NB Investigatory bodies include (List not exhaustive):- Local Authorities, Customs and Excise,
Immigration, Passport Agency, HMRC, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Work
and Pensions, Security Agencies, Financial Service Authority, Banks and Building Societies, Life
Insurance Companies.
*If YES
Please include details of the nature of the allegations made against you, and if
known to you, any action to be taken by the Investigatory Body.
7 Have you ever been dismissed by reason of misconduct from any No
employment, office or other position held by you?
Yes*
*If YES
Please include details of the employment, office or position held, the date you
were dismissed and the nature of the allegations of misconduct.
8 Have you ever been disqualified from the practice of a profession, or No
required to practice subject to specified limitations following fitness to
Yes*
practice proceedings, by a regulatory or licensing body in the United
Kingdom or in any other country?
*If YES
Please include details of the nature of the disqualification, limitation or
restriction, the date, and the name and address of the licensing or regulatory
body concerned.
9 Are you currently the subject of any investigation or fitness to practice No
proceedings by any licensing or regulatory body in the United Kingdom
Yes*
or in any other country?
*If YES
Please include details of the reason given for the investigation and/or
proceedings undertaken, the date, details of any limitation or restriction to
which you are currently subject, and the name and address of the licensing or
regulatory body concerned.
10 Are you subject to any other prohibition, limitation or restriction that No
means we are unable to consider you for the position for which you are
Yes*
applying?
*If YES
Please include details of the reason given for the investigation and/or
proceedings undertaken, the date, details of any limitation or restriction to
which you are currently subject, and the name and address of the licensing or
regulatory body concerned.
If you have answered YES to any of the questions above, please use this space to provide details.
Please indicate the number(s) of the questions you are responding to.
SECTION 4 IMMIGRATIONSTATUS
Please complete and return along with your application. If invited for interview you will be asked to
provide evidence to confirm your immigration status. Please note failure to evidence your right to
work/immigration status at time of interview, will invalidate your application, and will lead to your
application being withdrawn.
Evidence of your status includes:
 Original Passport (personal details)
 Visa (if applicable)
 Original letter/s from the Home Office/UK Border Agency/Immigration & Nationality
Directorate (if applicable)
 Bulgarian/Romanian Citizens will require a Work Permit and Accession Worker Card
(form BR3)
Dependant Visa Status
If you are the dependant of a current visa holder, you will be required to provide evidence of your name
as the dependant on any documentation/visa.
Immigration Status
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Full Name:
Post Applied For:
Post Ref No:
PLEASE READ ALL QUESTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM
We need to know if you are eligible for employment in the UK EVEN IF YOU ARE A BRITISH CITIZEN.
The information you provide in this part of the form is confidential and is not used in the selection process.
It will be separated from the rest of the form when we receive it.
Please use BLOCK CAPTIALS and tick appropriate responses
1. Are you a British Citizen or a European Economic Area National?


Yes
If you have answered YES, please go straight to question 7, unless:
You are a citizen of Eastern Europe, you must provide a copy of your Workers Registration Form or confirm that you
are in the process of applying – go to section 7
You are a citizen of Bulgaria or Romania – complete Section 2, 6 & 7
No
If you have answered NO, please answer questions 2-6 and 7
2. Do you have right of residence in the European Economic Area?
Yes
No
3. Passport Expiry date:
Day:
Month:
Year:
4. Date of Entry to the UK:
Day:
Month:
Year:
5. Please indicate which Immigration Status applies to you:
Own Visa Status
Tier 1 (General) Points Based
Tier 1 (Post Study Work) Points Based
Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship
National Identity Card
Refugee / Asylum
UK Ancestral Visa
Tier 4 (General Student)
Tier 4 (Student Visitor)
Other – please specify:
6. Visa Expiry Date:
7.
Dependant Visa Status
(Spouse/Partner/Civil Partner of Visa older)
Tier 1 (General)
Tier 1 (Post Study Work)
Tier 2 Dependant
National Identity Card
Refugee / Asylum
UK Ancestral Visa
Day:
Clinical Attachment/Observer
Medical Training Initiative
Month:
Year:
If you have answered questions 2 to 6, please attach copies of the following documentation
(originals will be checked at interview):
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Passport – including all pages with personal details
Current Visa showing applicable dates
National Identity Card
Letters from Home Office/Immigration Borders Agency/Immigration & Nationality Directorate (IND) if applicable
I confirm that the information provided on this form is to the best of my knowledge correct.
I understand that failure to provide appropriate evidence on request will mean my application
cannot be considered further.
Signature:
Date:
SECTION 5 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Job Reference Number:
NAME (PRINTED)
Equal opportunities monitoring
We want to ensure that our job opportunities are open to all. The only way we can ensure there is equal
opportunity is to monitor applications we receive, and compare the profile of people who apply with those
appointed. Therefore this form asks you for your ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality and age.
The information you provide in this part of the form (Part D), is confidential and is not used in the
selection process. It will be separated from the rest of the form when we receive it.
1) If you are currently an employee of this NHS Board, will getting this job be a promotion?
Yes
No
2) You are:
Female
Male
3) Have you undergone, are you undergoing or do you intend to undergo gender reassignment? For
example, this includes having changed your sex (gender).?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
4) What is your age?
I am
years old, and my date of birth is:
5) Do you have a physical or mental health condition or disability that:


Yes

has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day to day activities?
has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more?
No
If you answered ‘yes’ please tick if it is either of the following:
Learning Disability
Long standing illness
Mental health condition
Other (please describe):

Prefer not to say
Physical impairment
Sensory impairment
Again, if yes, please describe any particular arrangements you would need for your work location:
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Part D
Candidate identification number (office use only):
Job reference number:
6) What is your ethnic group?
Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural background
A: White
Scottish
Irish
Other British
Any other White background
B: Mixed
Any mixed background
C: Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian British
Pakistani
Indian
Bangladeshi
Chinese
Any other Asian background
D: Black; Black Scottish; Black British
Caribbean
African
Any other Black background
E: Other ethnic background
Any other background
F: Prefer not to answer
7) To which religion, religious denomination or body do you actively belong?
(Christianity)- Church of Scotland
Hinduism
(Christianity) - Roman Catholic
Sikhism
Christianity (Other)
Judaism
Other faith / belief
Islam
Buddhism
No religion (none)
Prefer not to answer
8) Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
Bisexual
Gay Man
Heterosexual
Lesbian/Gay Woman
Other
Prefer not to answer
SECTION 6 DECLARATION
Please read and confirm you have read the following statements: I have completed all the relevant parts of the application pack and confirm the details supplied on
my CV are, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete.
 I understand that if appointed to this post, the information on this form will be kept as part of my
personal file record.
 I authorize you to obtain my references to support this application and understand these are
required prior to the interview stage.
 I understand that details of educational qualifications, membership or professional bodies and
referee reports may be verified through the establishments and individuals I have indicated.
 I consent to my details being kept confidentially and used for the specific and lawful purposes as
specified in the Data Protection Act 1998.
 I declare that I have no previous convictions, or have identified any I have above.
 I can confirm I have read, agree and understand this declaration
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Name/Electronic
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Date
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NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
University Hospital Ayr
Specialty Doctor in General Surgery
MD/465/15
A Specialty Doctor post is available within the Directorate of General Surgery at University Hospital
Ayr. This post will complement the current team of 10 Consultant General and Vascular Surgeons
(with sub-specialty interests). There are a further 2 Specialty Doctors and 1 Associate Specialist
supporting the team of consultants.
The University Hospital Ayr is a 343-bedded general hospital located to the south east of Ayr town. Ayr
Hospital also provides several area-wide services for Ayrshire and Arran including Vascular Surgery
and Urology. University Hospital Ayr is also the Centre for Bariatric Surgery within NHS Ayrshire and
Arran.
The Terms and Conditions of service are those determined by the New Specialty Doctor Grade
(Scotland) 2008 and are offered on a 10 programmed activity basis, however, it is anticipated that a
further 2 programmed activities will be available to meet the needs of the service.
Appropriately experienced applicants must hold Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the
General Medical Council, and have completed at least 4 years full-time postgraduate training, of which
at least 2 years will have been within general surgery.
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact : Mr A Ali, Clinical Director, 01292
610555 Ext 14103 or email Abdulmajid.ali@aaaht.scot.nhs.uk Potential candidates may also wish to
contact Mrs Karen Andrews, General Manager, 01292 617123 karen.andrews@aaaht.scot.nhs.uk
Application in the form of a current CV together with the names and addresses of 2 referees, including
current and most recent Line Manager, should be forwarded to: Gillian.fullarton@aapct.scot.nhs.uk no
later than 18 November 2015 (noon). Please Quote Ref: MD/465/15
Job Packs, including job description, are available for download at www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk. Details of all
our Medical Posts can be found at www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk You can also obtain further
information about the organisation from www.nhsaaa.net
JOB DESCRIPTION
SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN GENERAL SURGERY
1.
INTRODUCTION
This Specialty Doctor post will be based at University Hospital, Ayr. The successful applicant will
support a team of 6 Consultant Surgeons (2 colorectal, 2 upper GI, 1 general/breast and 1 general)
and 3 Vascular Surgeon and 1 General/Vascular Surgeon.
The successful candidate will contribute to the middle grade on call on a 1:8 basis.
University Hospital Ayr is a 343-bedded general hospital located to the south east of Ayr town.
University Hospital Ayr also provides several area-wide services for Ayrshire and Arran including
Vascular Surgery and Urology. University Hospital Ayr is also the Centre for Bariatric Surgery within
NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
The hospital is easily accessed by road, with the recently upgraded M77 providing rapid access to
Glasgow (45 minutes from the University Hospital Ayr). Rail services also link Ayr to Glasgow and
other surrounding towns. University Hospital Ayr provides free car parking facilities.
General Surgical / Vascular Services
The successful applicant will join a team of 10 General and Vascular Surgeons based at The University
Hospital Ayr. A full range of procedures are carried out including advanced laparoscopic surgery and
bariatric surgery.
Multidisciplinary Team Structure
Area-wide multidisciplinary teams for colorectal, upper GI and breast cancer meet weekly with
telelinking between Ayrshire’s 2 acute hospitals and the Beatson Oncology Centre in Glasgow. Teams
are supported by clinical oncologists, medical oncologists, specialist nurses, palliative care specialists,
MDT coordinators and dedicated audit staff. A&A Cancer MDTs play a major role in the West of
Scotland Managed Clinical Networks for Cancer. The Surgical Directorate provides breast and bowel
screening services for Ayrshire and Arran and Dumfries and Galloway. Multidisciplinary teams for
vascular surgery and bariatric surgery meet regularly.
Oncology Services
A dedicated oncology ward is provided at both the University Hospital Ayr and University Hospital
Crosshouse. Both wards provide services for inpatients and day case chemotherapy administration.
These wards are under the management of the medical directorate and medical oncology support is
provided from the Beatson Oncology Centre while the patient’s surgical consultant provides ongoing
clinical input.
Palliative Care
Palliative care is coordinated and delivered by a Palliative Care Team comprising consultants and
specialist nurses working in the two hospitals and Ayrshire Hospice. They work closely with the
Surgical Cancer Teams providing support, symptom control and end of life care.
Nurse Specialist Services
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has been very proactive in developing enhanced nursing roles.
The organisation has nurse specialists in cancer care, stomatherapy and endoscopy. In addition there
are Advanced Nurse Practitioners who are Ward based and we have a Nurse Practitioner who
undertakes minor surgery. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a trained Theatre Practitioner who can act as
First Assistant in theatre. There is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for Vascular Services and we also
have a Nurse Specialist for Claudication.
2.
FACILITIES, RESOURCES AND ACTIVITY
1.1
Facilities
THEATRE/ENDOSCOPY FACILITIES
The theatre facilities at the University Hospital Ayr are equipped to a high level and further
development of theatre facilities is due to take place over the next few years. There are designated
emergency sessions within the theatre complex every day. A new endoscopy unit opened at the
beginning of November 2009.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran continues to invest in the purchase of up to date theatre equipment and has a
well established programme for the ongoing replacement of existing equipment.
No. of Facilities
Main Theatres
Interventional Theatres
Day Surgery Theatres
DSU Treatment Room
Endoscopy Procedure Rooms
University Hospital Ayr
6
1
3
2 (diagnostic rooms)
3
BEDS
The following table provides a breakdown of the bed complement within the Surgical Unit:
Surgical Specialty
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Day Surgery Unit 23 hour beds
Surgical High Dependency Unit
Paediatrics (medical & surgical)
ITU
Orthopaedic
Ophthalmology
Urology
ENT / Maxillofacial Surgery
Oncology
University Hospital Ayr
38
24
12
4
4
32
4
27
12
IMAGING
An extensive range of imaging facilities are available including spiral CT with 3D reconstruction, MRI,
MRA, nuclear medicine and digital subtraction angiography.
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Currently both the University Hospital Ayr and University Hospital Crosshouse provide full Accident
Emergency facilities through the two departments. Both are staffed by teams of consultants in Accident
and Emergency medicine, with some development of Emergency Nurse practitioners also underway.
MEDICAL PHOTOGRPAHY
The Medical Illustrations Department can provide a full service at both hospitals for clinical
photography, preparation of slides and posters.
EDUCATION CENTRES
Excellent post-graduate facilities are provided at both hospitals, with the MacDonald Education Centre
based at the University Hospital Ayr and the Alexander Fleming Education Centre based at University
Hospital Crosshouse. Both centres include a full size lecture theatre, classrooms and a number of
tutorial rooms. The facilities are supported with modern audio visual and information technology,
including teleconferencing facilities and both centres incorporate an excellent up-to-date library with a
resident librarian.
2.2
Medical Staff Resources
CONSULTANT SURGEON
Subspecialty Interest
Colorectal Surgery
GI Surgery
Based at University Hospital Ayr
Mr S Alishahi
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
R Muir
M Ali (Clinical Director)
M Chudy
Hussain (Locum)
General / Breast Surgery
Mr S Bhattachayra
Breast Surgery
Vascular / General Surgery
Mr D Wallace
( participate on the on call rota but
reduced input)
Vascular Only
Mr S Boom
Ms C Ruiz
Mr I McMillan
SUPPORTING MEDICAL STAFF
Associate Specialist
University Hospital Ayr
1
Staff Grade / Specialty Doctor
2
3.
FUTURE PLANS FOR THE DIRECTORATE
There have been a number of developments in the general surgical department.
 A new Endoscopy Unit opened in November 2009. Endoscopy services are fully comprehensive
and cover all diagnostic and therapeutic techniques currently available. The Unit at Ayr has two
Nurse Endoscopists who support medical staff in delivering the endoscopy service to the residents
of South Ayrshire.
 The range of laparoscopic procedures being offered is increasing constantly.
 Bariatric Surgery is undertaken in line with the agreed referral criteria. A multi disciplinary group
meets on a monthly basis to triage the referrals and discuss the future configuration of the service.
4.
CLINICAL ACTIVITIES OF THE POST
The appointee will engage in all forms of elective and clinical activity taking place in the Department of
Surgery. He/she will rotate through the clinical and therefore gain experience in a wide variety of
specialist surgery.
The Colorectal Unit has a major commitment to the management of colorectal neoplasia and this
includes a contribution to the National Bowel Screening Programme. There is also a specialist
commitment to benign colorectal disease, including surgery for inflammatory bowel disease and
incontinence. The majority of colonoscopy in University Hospital Ayr is practiced by the surgical unit
and the teaching of colonoscopy skills receives particular attention.
The Upper GI team has specialist interests in bariatric surgery, and ERCP.
It is likely that the post will attract an additional 2 programmed activities on top of the core contract to
10 PAs but candidates wishing to restrict themselves to 10Pas will not be disadvantaged. Whatever
contract is agreed PAs will be allocated to recognise the commitment to emergency duty work
associated with the participation on the on call rota on an equal basis with all other rota participants..
The rota pattern is illustrated below.
Outwith periods of night shift, elective clinical activities will vary slightly depending on the sub-specialty
team allocation but on a 12 PA contract this will approximately equate to the following;
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6 specialty clinical sessions comprising operating theatre (2-3 sessions), endoscopy (1-2
sessions), outpatient clinics (1-2 sessions)
1 minor (local anaesthetic) operating theatre session
1 clinical administration session
1 session for supporting professional activity
1.5. sessions for ward clinical duties
A successful appointee who wishes only a 10 PA contract will have the elective sessions reduced on a
pro-rata basis
The job plan will be reviewed with the successful candidate no later than 3 months following
appointment and where possible discussion may take place in advance of appointment. Job plan
review thereafter will be no less frequent than annually.
The agreed job plan will include all the appointees professional duties and commitments, including
agreed Supporting Professional Activity.
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09:00 12:00
D: Long
09:00 21:15
C: Half Day
09:00 12:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
A: On-Call
09:00 09:00
C: Half Day
09:00 12:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
C: Half Day
09:00 12:00
D: Long
09:00 21:15
Fri
D: Long
09:00 21:15
Sat
D: Long
09:00 21:15
Sun
D: Long
09:00 21:15
B: W/End OC
09:00 09:00
B: W/End OC
09:00 09:00
B: W/End OC
09:00 09:00
B: W/End OC
09:00 09:00
D: Long
09:00 21:15
D: Long
09:00 21:15
B: W/End OC
09:00 09:00
B: W/End OC
09:00 09:00
D: Long
09:00 21:15
D: Long
09:00 21:15
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
C: Half Day
09:00 12:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
A: On-Call
09:00 09:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
Zero Hours
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
C: Half Day
09:00 12:00
D: Long
09:00 21:15
Zero Hours
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
A: On-Call
09:00 09:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
Zero Hours
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
C: Half Day
09:00 12:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
Stnd Day
09:00 17:00
A: On-Call
09:00 09:00
D: Long
09:00 21:15
Zero Hours
4.2
Notes on the Programme
Patient Administration. This activity covers the management of individual patients including Out
Patient administration, results reporting, letters/phone calls to patients, carers, GP’S and members of
the wider multidisciplinary team involved in the patients care.
Ward Rounds: the time allocated is indicative and will be discussed with the appointee. Ward work
will include teaching ward rounds as required.
Travel: Any travel allocation will be included within the Total Programmed Activities and will be
determined by location at which Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional activities are carried
out.
On call arrangements: On Call is on a 1:8 basis.
Supporting Professional Activities and Job Plan Review:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran recognise the important role Job Planning has in ensuring consultants are
supported in delivering high quality, safe, sustainable clinical care to patients. It is therefore important
to ensure there is an adequate balance between direct clinical care activities and activities which
support both the personal and professional development of the consultant workforce and facilitates
agreed contribution to activities including:
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Under and post graduate teaching/training
Clinical Governance
Quality and Patient Safety
Research and Innovation
Service management and planning
Work with professional bodies
All consultants will have 1 SPA as a minimum to support job planning, appraisal and revalidation.
However the final balance of SPA and DCC activity will be agreed between the appointee and clinical
manager prior to contracts being agreed.
There may be a requirement to vary the DCC outlined in the indicative timetable at section 4 when the
final balance of DCC and SPA is subsequently agreed. There may also be opportunities to contract for
Extra Programmed activities Opportunities subject to service requirements and in accordance with
national terms and conditions of service.
If the post-holder will be responsible for the formal training and supervision of post-graduates and
under-graduates, a suitable additional allocation of SPA time will be made in accordance with national
guidance.
Job Plan Review
New appointees will have an interim Job Plan review conducted at 3 months post commencement to
review the balance previously agreed. The agreed job plan will include all the consultant’s professional
duties and commitments, including agreed Supporting Professional Activities.
Thereafter Job
Planning will be carried out annually as part of the Boards Job Planning process.
Research: Research is encouraged and supported by an active Research and Development
Committee. The appointee will be encouraged to develop research interests.
Teaching: The postholder will be responsible for the training and supervision of post-graduates and
under-graduates and will be expected as part of their SPA allocation to devote time to this activity on a
regular basis. In addition he/she will be expected to ensure that Junior Staff and medical students
receive adequate support and advice and may act as a contact as the person responsible for
overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice.
5.
THE POST : SPECIALTY DOCTOR GENERAL SURGERY
The postholder will be accountable to the Clinical Director for General Surgery who will agree the Job
Plan.
He/she will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient
running of services and will share with Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to
management. Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, he/she is expected to
observe the Organisation’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 NHS
Ayrshire & Arran.
In particular, where he/she formally manages employees NHS Ayrshire and Arran, the postholder will
be expected to follow the Local and National Employment and Personnel Policies and Procedures.
He/she will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved
in the care of patients to be able to make contact with the postholder when necessary.
The postholder is required to comply with the Organisational Health and Safety Policies.
He/she will be responsible for the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff who work with the
postholder and will be expected to devote time to this activity on a regular basis. In addition, he/she
will be expected to ensure that Junior Staff have access to advice and counselling. If appropriate, the
postholder will be named in the Contracts of Doctors in training grades as the person responsible for
overseeing their training, and as the initial source of advice to such Doctors on their career.
5.1
Resources
The staff resources of the Directorate are listed elsewhere. The postholder will have access to such
general administrative support as is required for the discharge of his/her duties and responsibilities.
This will include the provision of adequate secretarial and clerical support and the availability of
accommodation, equipment etc.
The postholder will receive support from such other professional staff as are employed within the
Division and are deployed to his/her area of patient care.
5.2
Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include:
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Responsibility for day case, inpatient and outpatient care at the University Hospital Ayr.
Professional supervision and management of Junior Medical Staff.
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, accreditation and examination duties as required, and
for contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. The postholder will be
expected to comply with College recommendations on Continuing Medical Education.
The postholder will be required to comply with Organisation’s Policies on Clinical Governance.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to participate in research and to develop a
subspecialty interest to complement the department, subject to resources and local priorities.
Requirements to participate in medical audit and in continuing medical education.
5.3
Annual Appraisal & Job Planning
You shall also be required to participate in annual appraisal. Job planning is linked closely with, but is
separate to, the agreed appraisal scheme for consultants. The job plan review will take into account
the outcome of the appraisal discussion and reflect the agreed personal development plan.
6.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Are those determined by the Terms and Conditions of the New Specialty Doctor grade (Scotland) as
amended from time to time. The distance that a specialty doctor can reside from the principal base
hospital, where travel time is seen as more important than mileage, is subject to the agreement of the
Medical Director.
7.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND VISITING
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact :
Mr A Ali, Clinical Director, 01292 610555 Ext 14103 or email Abdulmajid.ali@aaaht.scot.nhs.uk
Potential candidates may also wish to contact Mrs Karen Andrews, General Manager, 01292 617123
karen.andrews@aaaht.scot.nhs.uk
The last date for application is: 18 November 2015 (noon).
Personal Specification
Post of: Specialty Doctor in General Surgery
Location: University Hospital Ayr
Qualifications:
Essential
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MBChB/MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent
 Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice at
time of appointment
 Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences
by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/
Good Medical Practice including:
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Good clinical care
Maintaining good medical practice
Good relationships and communication with patients
Good working relationships with colleagues
Good teaching and training
Professional behaviour and probity
Delivery of good acute clinical care
 Completion of a minimum of 4 years full-time
postgraduate training (or equivalent) with evidence of
achievement of at least 2.5 years experience in
competences relevant to general surgery at time of
appointment
 Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge/Competence
Requirements
Essential
General Experience:
 Expertise in
generalist field
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Knowledge of and skill relevant
to the management of general
surgical patients.
Ability to communicate
effectively with all levels of staff
and patients
Ability to work efficiently and
timeously
IT literacy
Team Working
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Effective Team Player
Development
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Desirable
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Ability to develop and
maintain a database of
clinical practice
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Evidence of publications.
Evidence of relevant
Continuing Professional
Development
 Ability to provide a complete
employment history
 Evidence of satisfactory career
progression
o No unexplained career
breaks
o Maximum one year
repetition of core surgical
training at ST1 or ST2 level
relevant to general surgery
 At least 24 months’ experience
(at ST1/ST2 level) in surgery
(not including Foundation
modules) by start of
appointment, of which:
 At least one year’s
experience is in general
surgery
 One further year is in
specialties relevant to
general surgery (including
cardiothoracic surgery, ENT
surgery, general surgery,
maxillofacial surgery,
neurosurgery, paediatric
surgery, plastic surgery,
trauma & orthopaedic
surgery, urology and up to 6
months ICU)
Teaching & Training
Research &
Publications
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Proven ability to deliver high
quality teaching
Clinical Audit
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Management and
Administration
 Proven organisational skills
All applicants to have
demonstrable skills in written and
spoken English adequate to
enable effective communication
about medical topics with patients
and colleagues demonstrated by
one of the following:
Evidence of participation in
audit
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Understanding of resource
management and quality
assurance.
 a) that applicants have
undertaken undergraduate
medical training in English; or
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Personal and
Interpersonal Skills
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 b) have the following scores
in the academic lnternational
English Language Testing
System (IELTS) – Overall 7,
Speaking 7, Listening 6,
Reading 6, Writing 6.
If applicants believe they have
adequate communication skills
but do not fit into one of these
examples they must provide
supporting evidence
A willingness to accept
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flexibility to meet the changing
needs of the NHS in Scotland
Effective communicator
A willingness to develop special
interests which conform to the
needs of NHS Ayrshire and
Arran
Ability to function at different
levels
Open and non-confrontational
Knowledge of recent
changes in the NHS in
Scotland
Additional Information may be obtained from the following links:
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Web site: www.nhsaaa.net
Living & Working in Scotland: http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/living-in-scotland.aspx
Web Sites of Interest for Candidates
Scottish Health on the web Scottish Executive Local Government Councils -
www.show.scot.nhs.uk
www.scotland.gov.uk
www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk
www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Ayrshire and Arran Tourist Board www.ayrshire-arran.com
Useful Reading:
The following documents can be obtained via the SHOW website by accessing Publications:
“Our National Health – A plan for action, a plan for change” sets out a clear statement of national
priorities for health and the NHS in Scotland.
“Rebuilding our National Health Service” this document provides guidance to the service on the
implementation of the policies as set out in “Our National Health – A plan for action, a plan for
change”
Local Health Plan within the Ayrshire and Arran Health Board website – publications.