CONSULTANT
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
WESTERN
INFIRMARY/GARTNAVEL
GENERAL HOSPITAL
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 32188D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 14TH MARCH 2014
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
SUMMARY INFORMATION
POST: CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
BASE: WESTERN INFIRMARY/GARTNAVEL GENERAL HOSPITAL
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with
specialist interests in orthopaedic trauma surgery and lower limb arthroplasty
surgery. The post holder will initially be based at the Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
The opening of the new South Glasgow Hospital in 2015 will result in reconfiguration
of orthopaedic services in the whole Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board area.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be involved in the development of the
orthopaedic trauma provision at the new hospital, in addition to support of the lower
limb elective orthopaedic practice. The post is therefore ideally suited to individuals
who have specialist fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma surgery and lower limb
elective/arthroplasty surgery.
There will be a review of all services prior to the opening of the new hospital that may
affect all sites and staff within GG&C which could mean working from different
site/sites.
Applicants must have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Those trained in
the UK should have evidence of higher Specialist Training leading to a CCT or
eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within six months of confirmed entry
at the date of interview. Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE
SURGERY & ANAESTHETICS DIRECTORATE
WESTERN INFIRMARY, GLASGOW
CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
REF: 32188D
1. Brief Description of the Acute Services Division of NHS Greater Glasgow and
Clyde
The Acute Division of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest
group of adult acute hospitals in Scotland. We provide a wide range of
services from community-based care through to the full range of
general hospital services.
There is a significant amount of complex surgical work carried out, as
we are home to a number of the country’s tertiary and national
services. Glasgow is also home to the world famous Beatson oncology
centre.
We enjoy close links with Glasgow’s three universities and make a
significant contribution to teaching at both undergraduate and
postgraduate level. Research also has a high profile within the
organisation. Excellent facilities for students and their tutors are
provided in the brand new, £15 million, state of the art, Wolfson
Medical School, based at Glasgow University adjacent to the Western
Infirmary site.
Employing more than 14,300 staff, we serve a core catchment
population of 560,000. Our patients not only come from Greater
Glasgow and Clyde but also, in some instances, from the whole of the
West of Scotland and for our national services, from the whole of
Scotland.
We have eight hospitals north of the River Clyde, all with teaching
responsibilities: Glasgow Royal Infirmary (including Princess Royal
Maternity Hospital), Western Infirmary, Stobhill Hospital, Gartnavel
General Hospital, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, Drumchapel
Hospital, Blawarthill Hospital and Lightburn Hospital. South of the river
are the Southern General Hospital and the Victoria Infirmary. The Royal
Alexandra Hospital is in Paisley, the Inverclyde Royal Hospital is in
Greenock and the Vale of Leven District General Hospital is situated in
Alexandria.
With an annual budget of over one billion pounds this is a particularly
exciting time to be joining NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Over the
next decade there is planned investment of more than £750 million, this
is the largest single investment programme in the history of NHS
Scotland – giving NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospital
accommodation for 21st Century health care.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde plans to develop a new pattern of
Accident & Emergency Services for Glasgow that will see:
 Specialist Accident & Emergency and Orthopaedic teams sited 24
hours a day at two centres of excellence – Glasgow Royal Infirmary
and Southern General Hospital;
 New rapid access for GP emergency referrals; and
 Five Minor Injury Units staffed by nurse practitioners under the
guidance of Accident & Emergency Consultants at Glasgow Royal
Infirmary, Gartnavel General Hospital, Southern General Hospital
and at the Ambulatory Care Hospitals to be built at Stobhill Hospital
and the Victoria Infirmary.
2 Hospital and Clinics Where Services are to be provided
The Western Infirmary is a University teaching hospital located in the
west end of Glasgow. The orthopaedic department serves a local
catchment population of approximately 320,000, and provides tertiary
service in the subspecialties.
There are currently 12 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons in substantive
posts in the Unit with the full range of orthopaedic sub-specialties
covered.
Outpatient clinics and trauma work are carried out at the Western
Infirmary, with a 30 bed trauma receiving ward and a fully staffed
dedicated trauma theatre. Outpatient clinics are supported by
extended scope nurse and physiotherapy practitioners, with new and
return outpatient clinics and an arthroplasty outcomes service.
Elective operating is carried out at Gartnavel Hospital, with 3 laminar
flow theatres and a day surgery theatre dedicated to orthopaedic
work. There is a pre-operative assessment clinic dedicated to elective
orthopaedic patients, and two orthopaedic wards with a total of 42
beds.
Whilst this post is advertised for and will commence at the Western Infirmary
Greater Glasgow & Clyde is undergoing significant and exciting change with
the completion of a new build hospital at the Southern General Site. The
move should start to take place in May 2015. There will be a review of all
services prior to the opening of the new hospital that may affect all sites and
staff within GG&C.
The department has close links with the Rheumatology service, which is
based at Gartnavel Hospital. The regional oncology service for the
West of Scotland at the new Beatson Centre is located on the
Gartnavel site. As a result, the department has the largest workload
dealing with bony metastastic disease of any orthopaedic unit in the
country. There are close ties also with the Imaging Department with
ready access to both CT and MRI scanning, including a dedicated
extremity scanner.
There are close ties with the University of Strathclyde Department of BioEngineering and the National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics.
The Consultant members of the department are involved in
Undergraduate teaching for the University of Glasgow. The Unit is also
recognised for Basic Surgical Training and for Higher Surgical Training in
Trauma and Orthopaedics. Currently there are 7 higher surgical
trainees with 4 senior SHOs and 4FY2 and FY1 trainees in the
department. There is a postgraduate teaching programme for higher
surgical trainees organised on a West of Scotland basis. Education is
strongly supported within the unit with regular trauma meeting,
educational meeting and a monthly audit meeting.
3 Work of the Department
Medical Workforce
12 consultants [see section 4 (b) (ii)]
15 junior medical staff [see section 4 (b) (iii)].
Activity
In 2010/11, the service saw
 10,885 new outpatient attendances (including fracture
clinics)
 3,154 new elective episodes
 2,027 new trauma episodes
The principal relationships within the hospital are with
Accident & Emergency Department
Rheumatology Department
Imaging & Radiology Department
Care of the Elderly Medicine
ACCOMMODATION
There are 30 trauma inpatient beds at the Western Infirmary and 42
elective orthopaedic beds at Gartnavel. In addition there are Care of
the Elderly beds at Drumchapel Hospital which are utilised for ongoing
care of the orthopaedic trauma patients.
THE JOB ITSELF
[a]
Title; Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
[b]
Relationships
[i]
Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board
[ii]
Name of Consultant members of the department;
Mr W J Leach
-
Knee
Surgery,
Clinical
Director
Mr MP Kelly
Mr N Hussain
Mr AT Reece
Mr UG Fazzi
Mr AGR Gray
Mr JS Moir
Locum
Mr BP Rooney
Mr B Rana
Mr L Campton
Mr K Little
Vacant Post
[c]
- Hip Surgery,
- Hand Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Shoulder and elbow Surgery
- Hip Surgery
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- This Post
- Knee Surgery, Lead Clinician
- Hip, Knee and Foot Surgery
- Hip/Forefoot Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
Duties of the post
[i]
The successful applicant will be well qualified in
general orthopaedics but will have developed a specialist
interest in lower limb surgery.
[ii]
Teaching
Undergraduates are taught in the GG&C Hospitals.
Successful applicants will have responsibilities for
both formal and bedside teaching.
[iii]
Research Activities
There are ongoing research projects within the
departments and the successful applicant will be
encouraged to pursue research in his or her area of
special interest.
[iv]
Administrative Duties – including those associated
with care of patients and running of the
department.
[d]
Proposed Weekly Timetable subject to discussion with an
element of flexibility therein
AM
PM
Out of Hours
Commitment:
Emergency Trauma
Monday
Theatre
Theatre
Tuesday
Wednesda
# clinic
Pre-op
y
Thursday
Theatre
Ortho clinic
Friday
Theatre
* This is an indicative job plan therefore discussion with individual
candidates regarding trauma commitments can take place.
[e]
The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care
of patients in his charge and for proper functioning of the
Department.
[f]
The Consultant will undertake the administrative duties
associated with care of his patients and aide the running
of the spinal sub-speciality.
[g]
In addition to the duties mentioned above, duties at other
hospitals administered by the Directorate as may be
necessary.
5.
DETAILS OF ARRANGEMENTS FOR APPLICANTS TO VISIT:
Contact details:
Mrs Anne Smith Clinical Service Manager
6.
POSITION OF CONSULTANTS UNABLE FOR PERSONAL REASONS TO
WORK FULL-TIME
Any Consultants who is unable for personal reasons to work fulltime will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a
person is appointed, modification of the job content will be
discussed on a personal basis in consultation with Consultant
colleagues.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Sub Specialist Interest
in Lower Limb and Trauma
Department:- Orthopaedics (REF: 32188D
)
Qualifications
MBChB (or equivalent)
Essential ()
x
FRCS (Tr. & Orth) (or equivalent)
x
Current ATLS Certification
x
Higher Degree
Experience
Broad experience of Trauma & Orthopaedic
Desirable ()
x
Essential ()
x
Desirable ()
Surgery
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
Other
Full GMC Registration and a licence to
x
Essential ()
x
practice
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.
Desirable ()
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
£ 75,249 £ 101,451 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 to 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
For further information about the post, please contact: Mr W.J.Leach, Consultant
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Director for Orthopaedics and Trauma
william.leach@nhs.net or Mr Brian Rooney, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and
Clinical Lead brian.rooney@ggc.scot.nhs.uk 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 14th March 2014
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 25.3.2014