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As you may be aware, the new South Glasgow University Hospital and new
Royal Hospital for Sick Children are due to open on the current Southern site early in 2015.
With this in mind, please note that positions based within the Victoria
Infirmary, Mansionhouse Unit, the Western Infirmary and the current Royal
Hospital for Sick Children at Yorkhill will change location and move to the new hospitals.
Gartnavel General Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary will also have some services affected by moves to the new Hospitals.
These changes mean your base may change after joining us and you will be informed as soon as possible prior to any change of base.
SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
POST: SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW IN RECONSTRUCTIVE PLASTIC SURGERY
BASE: GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY
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Applications are invited for the above 1-year post within the internationally renowned
Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, based within Glasgow Royal Infirmary, commencing
August 2015. Candidates who will be in possession of the FRCS(Plast), or equivalent specialty training accreditation at the time of commencing in post is desired, although not essential. Extensive experience in Burns and Plastic Surgery is a requirement (ST6/7 or above). A process exists to match training provision to the experience and training requirements of the successful candidate(s), who would be provided with an initial 6 month period of structured specialty training in plastic and reconstructive surgery. On the basis of educational and progress assessments, it is expected that candidates will then be provided with a further 6 month period of targeted training in a reconstructive subspecialisation of their choice. The successful candidate would be on the ST-grade on call rota throughout the post.
These posts are aimed at the senior trainee, from the U.K. or abroad, who seeks higher level training within one of the core sub-specialty remits of the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit.

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF POST OF
SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW IN RECONSTRUCTIVE PLASTIC SURGERY
Based at Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
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Brief Description of Hospital:
No of beds: 49 in the Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit of Glasgow Royal
Infirmary (13 in the Burns unit, and 10 in the Plastic Surgery HDU), plus 18 day surgery and day of surgery admission trolleys.
Functions: All aspects of Plastic Surgery excluding Craniofacial Surgery
The Canniesburn Unit is based within Glasgow Royal Infirmary however outpatient clinics are also run in other major hospitals throughout the West of
Scotland, and the Unit contributes to several Supra-regional / National
Services.
The unit has research interests in burns care, microbiology, breast reconstruction techniques, laser imaging of blood flow, microvascular reconstruction, trauma reconstruction, nerve injury, head & neck cancer, and oncology. Local research links exist with the CRC Beatson Laboratories, the
Department of Anatomy & rehabilitation medicine (University of Glasgow), and the Department of Biomechanics (Strathclyde University). Professor Hart is the Stephen Forrest Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of
Glasgow, with national & international research links related to tissue engineering, peripheral nerve injury, and microsurgery. Other consultants are
Honorary Senior Lecturers.
The Work of the Department:
Plastic Surgery deals with many aspects of surgery, including cancer, trauma, congenital deformities, degenerative conditions and their sequelae.
It has close links with Orthopaedic Surgery (including lower limb trauma, paediatric services, and the National Brachial Plexus Service), Breast Surgery,
General Surgery, Gynaecology, Dermatology, Paediatric Surgery,
Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology. There is recognised expertise in microsurgical reconstruction, including that of the hand, upper and lower limbs as a result of trauma, burn injury, congenital malformations, and sarcoma.
Burns and Plastic Surgery is part of the Regional Services Directorate within
Greater Glasgow & Clyde Acute Division.

No of Consultants: 17 Consultant Plastic Surgeons
Number and Grade of Supporting Staff:
Fellows (Senior Rota)
14 Registrar/Senior
10 FY2/ST2 level/Junior
Fellows (Junior Rota)
The Job:
It is hoped that this post will attract senior candidates seeking experience of reconstructive surgical training within a leading centre.
Title:
Consultant Plastic Surgeons:
Senior Clinical Fellow
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in
Mr. A Ray
Mr. I Taggart (Clinical Director)
Mrs. E Weiler-Mithoff
Mr. S Watson
Mr. I R Mackay
Mr. S Morley
Mr. T Shoaib
Mr. J Scott
Mr. J Kirkpatrick
Mr. J Telfer
Prof. A Hart
Ms M Strick
Mr. D McGill
Mr. A Malyon
Mr. V Sivarajan
Mr. B Chew
Mr. S Lo
Mr. R Thompson
Principal relationships of job with other staff including nursing, professional and technical staff: Close relationships with all.
Term of Post:
This is a one year appointment.
Duties of Post:
Patient care in the Unit, increasing operative experience, attendance at relevant subspecialty clinics, participating in teaching programme (including the
International Flap Course, and Microsurgery Courses), and the treatment of acute trauma. The candidate will serve on the Specialty Trainee Grade of the

3 unit’s on-call rota. They will be placed into a structured programme of elective work for the initial 6 months, Pending educational and other progress assessments, they would then finish their term with more flexible allocation to appropriate theatre and clinic/MDT sessions appropriate to their subspecialty development. Mechanisms are in place to match trainee’s experience and educational requirements to training provision.
It is expected that the successful candidate(s) will progress their clinical competencies, and portfolio, and develop as an independent reconstructive surgeon.
The hours of duty of this post are the standard working week (40 hours).
(The Terms and Conditions of Service as amended from time to time will apply to and govern this statement).
Research Opportunities:
Close links exist with the Bio-engineering Unit in Strathclyde University, and with various groups in the University of Glasgow (e.g. Centre for Cell
Engineering, Beatson Oncology Centre). A microsurgery lab is available inhouse, as are teaching simulations.
Study and Training:
Educational Opportunities:
Weekly consultant led teaching sessions, and monthly audit should be attended. Further attendance at national teaching, or courses run by the unit will be supported where possible.
Flap courses run twice per year. Microsurgery courses run 4 times per year.
The successful candidate will be provided with structured training for the initial phase of appointment (3-6 months), followed by preferential access to the Unit’s full range of microsurgical activities.
Study leave within the United Kingdom will be in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service
Library Facilities:
Glasgow Royal Infirmary has an extensive library and Internet access.

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 Fixed Term
GRADE AND SALARY Senior Clinical Fellow
£ 30,302 £ 47,647 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
SUPERANNUATION
REMOVAL EXPENSES
Full Time 40.00
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
Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be discussed and agreed prior to appointment.
EXPENSES OF
CANDIDATES FOR
APPOINTMENT
TOBACCO POLICY
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
CONFIRMATION OF
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN
THE UK
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.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises and grounds.
This post is considered to be in the category o f “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
DISABLED APPLICANTS
GENERAL
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
NOTICE
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
The rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 allows people who have been convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions a s “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.
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.
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.
The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS
Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
The employment is subject to one months’ notice on either side, subject to appeal against dismissal.
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
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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Prof.
Andrew Hart on 0141 211 5786 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, 1 st Floor
Modular Building, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
GLASGOW
G12 0XH
CLOSING DATE
The closing Date will be noon on 27 th March 2015