CONSULTANT IN
ORTHOPAEDICS WITH A
SPECIALIST INTEREST IN
ARTHROPLASTY
ROYAL ALEXANDRA
HOSPITAL
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 33100D
CLOSING DATE: NOON ON 30TH MAY 2014
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
SUMMARY INFORMATION
POST: CONSULTANT IN ORTHOPAEDICS WITH A SPECIALIST INTEREST IN
ARTHROPLASTY
BASE: ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL
The post for an Orthopaedic Surgeon with an speciality interest in Lower limb
Arthroplasty is being recruited to at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The Royal
Alexandra Hospital provides an extensive range of acute health services to the
Renfrew District and beyond, with a population in excess of 300,000. The
Orthopaedic Department consists of 11 Consultants, covering a range of elective
Specialist Interests in Orthopaedic, as well as provision of Trama Services (1:9 On
Call) to one of the busiest Trauma units in Scotland. The role for Lower limb
Arthroplasty Consultant Surgeon will be to work with colleagues, and assist in the
management of complex Lower limb Arthroplasty Surgery to complement the
services / demand on Orthopaedic Services for Patients referred from GP’s or
colleagues’, and will also provide expert advice / support re Complex Arthroplasty
Patients presenting to the Trauma Service provided at the Hospital.
For further information please contact Mr. T Nunn on 0141 314 9581 or Mr Abu
Rajab on 0141 314 7195.
Applicant must have full GMC Registration, alicence to practice and eligible for
inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have
evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist
registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of
interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE
ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL
PAISLEY
SURGERY & ANAESTHETICS DIRECTORATE
JOB DESCRIPTION – CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
REF: 33100D
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
The Royal Alexandra Hospital provides an extensive range of acute health services to the
Renfrew District and beyond, with a population in excess of 300,000.
The Hospital first opened in 1986, although the Maternity Unit was established on site in
1970. The Royal Alexandra Hospital has a current bed complement of 670 including
facilities for Care of the Elderly. Also on site are facilities for Psychiatry and Geriatric
Psychiatry under the management of Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership.
Employing over 2,000 staff, the Royal Alexandra Hospital is one of the largest and most
modern of its kind in Scotland. In any one year, the Hospital treats over 38,000 inpatients and
over 123,000 outpatients and 14,000 day cases. Approximately 64,000 people were seen in
Accident and Emergency and there were 3229 births in the Maternity Unit. The Hospital has
developed excellent links with tertiary centres in Glasgow and has a well-founded reputation
for providing a high standard of medical teaching and postgraduate medical education
facilities.
As part of the largest NHS Provider in the United Kingdom, practitioners based at the Royal
Alexandra Hospital provide acute services for Paisley and surrounding area along with some
specialist services for Inverclyde, Argyll and West Dunbartonshire.
The town of Paisley, situated less than 10 miles to the West of Glasgow, is known worldwide
for its historical contribution to the textile industry. Although its links with the industry are
now a thing of the past, Paisley remains the largest town in Scotland. It is unique in terms of
ease of accessibility to the cultural and culinary delights of Glasgow, as well as to the scenic
and recreational attractions of the West of Scotland. There are excellent road and public
transport links with the rest of Scotland and with the progressive upgrading of the main road
route to England, journeys to locations south of the border are becoming ever easier.
Glasgow Airport (average flight time to London Heathrow – one hour) is located only 4 miles
from the Hospital and has excellent scheduled links to the other major airports in the British
Isles, Europe, Middle East and North America.
The major specialities, based at the R.A.H. are Orthopaedic Surgery; Accident & Emergency;
General Medicine; General Surgery and Urology; Paediatrics; ENT, Ophthalmology, Plastic
Surgery, Consultant led Maternity Services and Care of the Elderly. Psychiatric Assessment
beds are situated within the Hospital, although under a different management. Major regional
specialities available nearby in Glasgow are, Maxillofacial Surgery and Burns, Cardiothoracic
and Vascular Surgery, and Neurosurgery.
Further information on all the above can be provided by the Department of Human Resources.
THE ORTHOPAEDIC DEPARTMENT
There are currently 71 beds available in 3 Adult Wards and access to the Children’s
Ward for emergency and elective admissions. 6 orthopaedic beds are allocated to
the A & E Department as observation beds. All 3 adult wards are located on one
floor and there is easy access to the main theatre area within which 3 dedicated
plus 1 shared Orthopaedic Theatres accommodate trauma and elective procedures.
There are currently 14 dedicated trauma sessions per week and 23 elective
inpatient theatre sessions at the Royal Alexandra Hospital with a further 8 sessions
at the Vale of Leven. In addition, there are 1 day surgery sessions in the dedicated
day surgery unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, and 2 at the Vale of Leven.
Across the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Vale of Leven RAH and VOL Hospitals,
There are 1749 elective in-patient admissions per year, 1448 elective day case
admissions and 2810 emergency admissions (2012-13 figures).
The Orthopaedic and Fracture clinics are conducted in a suite of rooms adjacent to
the Plaster and Treatment rooms with the X-ray Department in close proximity.
Annual outpatient attendances currently total 19,000 per annum, including 6,795
new elective patients, and 4848 (21012-13 Figures) fracture clinic patients. These
are seen not only in the Consultant led Orthopaedic and fracture clinics, but also in
a variety of Extended Scope Practitioner and nurse Practitioner clinics.
Multidisciplinary clinics are run jointly with the Departments of Physiotherapy and
Medical Paediatrics for children with neuromuscular disorders.
The hospital is also one of the busiest trauma units within Scotland, and is
supported by 2 full time Trauma Liaison nurses, who support the medical teams in
the management of trauma referrals and emergency work undertaken within the
department.
The RAH has access to CT/ MRI and Radiologists on site with an MSK interest. The
site does not have Interventional Radiology / Nuclear Medicine facilities, but they
are accessible within the Board.
The Medical Staff currently comprise:-
CONSULTANTS & SENIOR MEDICAL STAFF
Mr R. Abu-Rajab(Lead Clinician)
Lower Limb Arthroplasty
Mr G. Ayana
Shoulder Surgery
Mr S. L. Chitnis
Hand and Knee Surgery
Mr S. Hazarika
Foot & Ankle
Mr T. Nunn
Soft Tissue Reconstruction
Mr P. Sharma
Lower Limb Arthroplasty
Mr H. Shanker
Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgery
Ms. J. Smith
Paeds / Lower Limb Arthroplasty
Mr S. D. Smith
Spine/Foot & Ankle
Mr F. Moodie
Locum Hand
Mr M. Mullen (this post)
Locum Lower Limb Arthroplasty
Mr M. Durrani
Associate Specialist
JUNIOR MEDICAL STAFF
3 Specialist Registrars/speciality trainees
7 Trust Middle Grade Surgeons
8 FY2 doctors/GP VTS
2 FY1 doctors
The Orthopaedic specialty forms part of the Surgery & Anaesthetics Directorate. A
full time Clinic Services Manager – Mr Rahul Shanker, has day-to-day managerial
responsibility for Directorate issues.
CONTRACT
This appointment is made under terms of the new consultant contract. The post
attracts
10 PA’s that are distributed as follows;
Total PA’s
Theatres
OP Clinics
On-call commitment
Admin
Supporting PA’s
JOB PLAN FOR NEW CONSULTANT
ARTHROPLASTY
10
3
3
2
1
1
SUBSPECIALITY INTEREST
This job is a 10 PA contract with 8 fixed and 2 flexible PA’s.
Fixed weekly sessions are:AM
Monday
Tuesday
Weds
Thursday
Friday
RAH Fracture Clinic
PM
VOL Elective Clinic
RAH Elective Clinic
RAH Elective Theatre
RAH Elective Theatre
1/5
RAH Elective Theatre
RAH Elective Theatre
1/5
TEACHING
A trauma meeting is held every morning at 8.30 a.m. attended by all junior
medical staff and Consultants, where all the trauma admissions from the day
before are discussed. In addition there is an educational meeting every Monday
lunchtime alternating between journal club, case presentations and a joint
meeting with the radiologists. There is a dedicated audit meeting once a month
for 8 out of 12 months.
The unit is associated and directly involved with the teaching of University of
Glasgow Medical School students, with rotating attachments of students within the
department during term time
STUDY LEAVE & TRAINING
Study Leave will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of service and will
be funded by the Board.
A good library is available on site and NHS e-library access is available for all staff.
Hospital lunchtime Postgraduate programme is arranged during term time.
GETTING TO THE HOSPITAL
Paisley is very close to Glasgow Airport so the easiest way to find us is to fly and take
a taxi (about 5Km). There is also a bus direct from the airport to the hospital.
If driving, follow the M8 out of Glasgow and West towards the airport, pass the
airport and take the A737 for Irvine. Signposts for the hospital start a couple of kms
down this road.
By train, go Paisley Gilmour Street Station and go downstairs to the bus station
underneath or take a taxi (only 2Km).
LEAVE REQUIREMENTS
Annual leave comprises 6 weeks plus 10 statutory public holidays.
Arrangements for leave and other absences must be approved by the Clinical Director
HEALTH & SAFETY
The successful candidate will be responsible for compliance with safe working
procedures in line with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 together with any
supplementary or amended guidelines.
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will be required to possess a home telephone.
The successful applicant will be required to live within a 10-mile radius of the
Royal Alexandra Hospital, or at an agreed location outwith this distance that will
allow quick access to the Hospital in response to emergency calls. As clinical
networks develop under proposals from the Review of Acute Services in Scotland
there may be a requirement to undertake work at different locations.
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Rashid.AbuRajab@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or Tom.Nunn@ggc.scot.nhs.uk with whom visiting arrangements can
also be made.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Specialist Interest Arthroplasty and
Skills to Compliment the Department
Department:- Orthopaedics (REF: 33100D )
Qualifications
MBChB (or equivalent)
Essential ()
x
FRCS (Tr. & Orth) (or equivalent)
x
Current ATLS Certification
x
Higher Degree
Desirable ()
x
Experience
Broad experience of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Essential ()
x
Teaching Medical Students
x
Participation in Audit
x
Publications and presentations
x
Behavioural Competencies
Organisational Skills
Essential ()
x
Communication Skills
x
Leadership Skills
x
Managerial Skills
Desirable ()
Desirable ()
x
Other
Full GMC Registration and a licence to practice
Essential ()
x
Must be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher
specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist
registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry
from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must
demonstrate equivalent training.
x
Desirable ()
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The conditions of service are those laid down and amended from time to time by the Hospital
and Medical & Dental Whitley Council.
TYPE OF CONTRACT
Permanent
GRADE AND SALARY
Consultant
£ 76,001 - £ 102,465 per annum (pro rata)
New Entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the minimum point of the
salary scale, (dependent on qualifications and experience). Salary is paid
monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.
HOURS OF DUTY
Full Time 40.00
SUPERANNUATION
New entrants to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are aged sixteen but
under seventy five will be enrolled automatically into membership of the NHS
Pension Scheme. Should you choose to "opt out" arrangements can be made
to do this via: www.sppa.gov.uk
REMOVAL EXPENSES
Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be
discussed and agreed prior to appointment.
EXPENSES OF
CANDIDATES FOR
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who are requested to attend an interview will be given assistance
with appropriate travelling expenses. Re-imbursement shall not normally be
made to employees who withdraw their application or refuse an offer of
appointment.
TOBACCO POLICY
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises
and grounds.
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
CONFIRMATION OF
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN
THE UK
This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work” and
therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups
Scheme (PVG) Membership.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has a legal obligation to
ensure that it’s employees, both EEA and non EEA nationals, are legally
entitled to work in the United Kingdom. Before any person can commence
employment within NHS GGC they will need to provide documentation to
prove that they are eligible to work in the UK. Non EEA nationals will be
required to show evidence that either Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain in
the UK has been granted for the work which they are applying to do. Where
an individual is subject to immigration control under no circumstances will they
be allowed to commence until the right to work in the UK has been verified.
ALL applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the
Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in the UK Statement with their completed
application form. You will be required provide appropriate documentation prior
to any appointment being made.
REHABILITATION OF
OFFENDERS ACT 1974
The rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 allows people who have been
convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as “spent”
after the lapse of a period of years. However, due to the nature of work for
which you are applying this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 of
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Orders 1975 and 1986). Therefore, applicants
are required to disclose information about convictions which for other purposes
are “spent” under the provision of the act in the event of employment, failure to
disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Any information given will be completely
confidential.
DISABLED APPLICANTS
A disability or health problems does not preclude full consideration for the job
and applications from people with disabilities are welcome. All information will
be treated as confidential. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde guarantees to
interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the
post. You will note on our application form that we ask for relevant information
with regard to your disability. This is simply to ensure that we can assist you,
if you are called for interview, to have every opportunity to present your
application in full. We may call you to discuss your needs in more detail if you
are selected for interview.
GENERAL
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates flexible staffing arrangements
whereby all appointments are to a grade within a department. The duties of an
officer may be varied from an initial set of duties to any other set, which are
commensurate with the grade of the officer. The enhanced experience
resulting from this is considered to be in the best interest of both NHS Greater
Glasgow and Clyde and the individual.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS
Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
NOTICE
The employment is subject three months’ notice on either side, subject to
appeal against dismissal.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the
Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence
Organisation. Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board
responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence
organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not
fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, please visit our website
on www.show.scot.nhs.uk
View all our vacancies at: www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
Register for Job Alerts at: www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Mr. T
Nunn on 0141 314 9581 or Mr Abu Rajab on 0141 314 with whom visiting
arrangements can also be made.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3
Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)
Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice
Immigration Questionnaire
Alternatively please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to
Apply” tab to access application for and CV submission information.
RETURN OF APPLICATIONS
Please return your application by email to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net or to the
recruitment address below;
Medical and Dental Recruitment Team
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Recruitment Services, 1st Floor
Modular Building, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
GLASGOW
G12 0XH
CLOSING DATE
The closing Date will be 30th May 2014
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 18th June 2014