Human Resources Directorate
NHS Tayside
Ninewells Hospital
Level
DUNDEE DD1 9SY
Telephone Number: (01382) 660111
Fax Number: (01382) 632098
www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
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LD/11/14
Ms Lynn Duncan
32261
Lynn.duncan@nhs.net
Dear Sir/Madam
POST OF LOCUM CONSULTANT BREAST SURGEON WITH AN INTEREST IN ONCOPLASTIC
SURGERY
Further to your enquiry regarding the above post, I am now pleased to enclose an information and
application pack.
Your application should be submitted by e-mail to medicalrecruitment.tayside@nhs.net in the form of
the following documents:

1 copy of your CV including the names, addresses and contact details of 3 referees,
including your current or most recent employer
It would also be helpful if you could include details of your registration on the Specialist
Register of the General Medical Council or your expected date of completion of training

Your completed Immigration Status Form and a photocopy of your passport/current
immigration status documents – N.B. British and EEA Nationals must also enclose a
photocopy of their passport to verify nationality
Please be aware that failure to enclose documentation confirming your current
immigration status will result in your application being rejected.

Your completed declaration statement in respect of Appointment & Review Procedures

Equal Opportunities Form (see below)
Please quote reference number LD/011/14 when submitting your application. If you are unable to
submit all the above documents by e-mail you can post them to the address at the top of this letter.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, it is NHS Tayside’s policy to ensure that all applicants are given
the same consideration in relation to job selection, promotion and treatment. In this connection, I
enclose an Equal Opportunities Form which you should return with your application. This information
is for statistical purposes only and will be kept in strict confidence.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9THMay 2014. Owing to the number of
applications received and to make the best use of resources, we are unable to acknowledge receipt
of applications or to advise all candidates of the outcome of their application. If you have not heard
from us within 6 weeks of the closing date you may assume that, on this occasion, your application
has been unsuccessful.
Yours faithfully
Lynn Duncan
Employment Services Adviser
IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMMIGRATION STATUS
Please be aware that all job applicants, including British and EEA nationals must enclose photocopies of their
passport (outside front cover, page containing personal details and resident permit/visa stamps). If you have
been issued with a Biometric Residence Permit, a photocopy (front and back of card) must also be enclosed.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to bring their original documents with them, for inspection, when attending
for interview.
1
Are you a national from Austria, Belgium, Cyprus,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, United Kingdom or Switzerland?
YES
NO
2
Are you a national from the Accession States (A8
Countries) – Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary,
Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia or Slovenia?
YES
NO
3
Are you a national from the Accession States (A2
Countries) – Bulgaria and Romania?
YES
NO
If you have circled ‘NO’ to the above sections please tick the box which relates to your current immigration
status, and provide expiry dates:
Tick
Status
I hold a Tier 1 (General) Visa as a highly skilled worker
I require a Certificate of Sponsorship
I hold refugee status
I have indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom
I have right of abode
Any other immigration status – please specify:
Print Name: ………………………………….........................
Signature:………………………………………………………..
Date: ………………………………………………………….
Expiry Date
APPOINTMENT AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
Declaration Statements and Statements of Policy
Statement of Policy regarding fitness to practise proceedings by a licensing/regulatory body
and relating to criminal investigations in the UK or overseas.
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 for, and to behave appropriately,
towards patients. NHS Employers 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.
Applicants 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 this 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 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 others factors
that 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 or a
caution, or fitness to practise 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
practise 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 the Employment Services Adviser, Medical
Staffing, on 01738 473302, in confidence, for advice.
Model 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 or a caution and
(b) fitness to practice proceedings taken or being currently contemplated by a
licensing/regulatory body
1. Have you been convicted of a criminal offence, been bound over or cautioned or are currently the
subject of any police investigations, which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a
caution in the UK or any other country?
YES/NO
Note: Applicants for posts in the NHS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
You are required to declare prosecutions or convictions, including those considered ‘spent’ under this
Act.
If yes, please provide details of the criminal offence, order binding you over or caution or details of
any current proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution,
including approximate date, the offence, and the authority and country which dealt with the offence.
2. To the best of your knowledge have you been or are you currently subject to any fitness to practise
proceedings by an appropriate licensing or regulatory body in the UK or any other country?
YES/NO
If yes, please provide details of the nature of proceedings undertaken, or contemplated, including
approximate date of proceedings, country where proceedings were undertaken and the name and
address of the licensing or regulatory body concerned.
I hereby declare that the information given here is true.
Signature:______________________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________
NHS TAYSIDE
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MONITORING FORM
Job reference number:
LD/11/14
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 is
confidential and is not used in the selection process. It will be separated from the
rest of your application 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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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
 Gypsy Traveller
B: Mixed
 Any mixed background
 Other British
 Polish
 Any other White background
C: Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian British
 Pakistani
 Indian
 Chinese
 Bangladeshi  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
 (Christianity) - Roman Catholic
 Hinduism
 Sikhism




 Judaism
 Islam
 No religion (none)
Christianity (Other)
Other faith / belief
Buddhism
Prefer not to answer
8) Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
 Bisexual
 Heterosexual
 Other
 Gay Man
 Lesbian/Gay Woman
 Prefer not to answer
9) Where did you see the Advertisement for this Post?
Newspaper (which one?)
Professional Journal (which one?)
Vacancy Bulletin
SHOW (NHS Scotland Website)
Job Centre Plus
Other (please specify)
Thank you.
Equaloppsmonform
NHS TAYSIDE
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
LOCUM CONSULTANT BREAST SURGEON WITH AN INTEREST IN ONCOPLASTIC SURGERY
Applications are invited for suitably qualified individuals for the post of Locum Consultant Breast
Surgeon with the East of Scotland Breast Team based at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School,
Dundee. It is expected that the successful candidate will provide a combined oncoplastic service for
breast cancer patients with the existing Plastic Surgery Unit. Experience in breast reconstructive
surgery is therefore desirable.
You will join a multidisciplinary team including five Breast Surgeons who provide a specialist breast
service for NHS Tayside on two sites, Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary. The Breast
Service is also responsible for the management of patients with impalpable disease and the East of
Scotland Breast Screening Service is based at Ninewells Hospital. Close links with the University of
Dundee, the Medical School, the Cuschieri Skills Centre and the new Clinical Research Centre will
provide ample opportunity to develop teaching and research interests.
You must be registered with the General Medical council and hold a licence to practice.
This post is for 3 months in the first instance to cover a vacancy until a substantive appointment is
made.
Informal enquiries may be made to Mr Douglas C Brown (Lead Cancer Clinician), 01382 660111
extension 32331 (Bleep 4733).
For further information on how to apply please visit www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk. Applications in the
form of a current CV, including the names and addresses of 3 referees should be submitted to
medicalrecruitment.tayside@nhs.net quoting Ref No; LD/11/14. You must also include with your CV
the further particulars forms available the www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk website.
Please Quote Ref No: LD/11/14
Closing date for applications is 9 May 2014
PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM ON THE SHOW WEBSITE, YOUR CV IS
YOUR APPLICATION.
NHS Tayside
JOB DESCRIPTION – LOCUM CONSULTANT BREAST SURGEON
Introduction
The area of NHS Tayside coincides with that of the Tayside Region. It encompasses the former counties of
Angus, Perth & Kinross together with the cities of Dundee and Perth, and the Burghs of Arbroath, Forfar,
Brechin and Montrose. NHS Tayside currently provides a service to Tayside and North Fife - a population of up
to one million.
Dundee is Scotland’s fourth largest city and lies 20 miles east of Perth on the north bank of the River Tay. It
houses two large Universities (Abertay and Dundee) and is the focal point for the ongoing development of a
thriving biomedical technology industry.
Perth is the regional centre for a predominantly rural county of Perthshire and Kinross. Several international
companies have their headquarters in Perth. The population is increasing and the area offers a very favourable
life style with its location and facilities.
Both cities, together with the historic City of St Andrews in Fife, provide a mixture of traditional and modern
living and the surrounding area provides an extensive choice of housing and schooling. Most leisure activities
are available close by with particularly good facilities for hill-walking, climbing, ski-ing and golf.
NHS Tayside
All acute services in the region are provided by NHS Tayside. NHS Tayside has merged the acute clinical
services provided at Ninewells Hospital, Perth Royal Infirmary, Stracathro Hospital and Arbroath Infirmary. The
Acute Balance of Care Project governs optimum service delivery in Tayside with emphasis on sustaining PRI as
a major hospital site in Tayside.
Breast Surgery is managed within the Clinical Group of Specialist Services and both Ninewells Hospital and
Perth Royal Infirmary provide a symptomatic and screening breast service. Close clinical, research and training
links exist between the two sites engendering a “two sites one service” philosophy. This new post will be based
in the Breast Unit at Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, and sessions at Perth Royal Infirmary will
be available.
The Hospitals
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School is a major general teaching hospital and provides a comprehensive
range of services with specialist surgical units. Ninewells Hospital and Medical School is one of five designated
Regional Cancer Centres in Scotland and provides on a single site all Surgical, Radiotherapy, and Medical
Oncology services. The internationally renowned Cuschieri Surgical Skills Centre is housed in Ninewells
Hospital and Medical School. NHS Tayside and the University of Dundee have a number of joint professorial
appointments in Surgical Oncology, Clinical Oncology and Cancer Medicine.
Perth Royal Infirmary general surgical unit provides acute services for Breast, Colorectal and surgical
Gastroenterology. A 36 bedded Surgical Unit is located in the new development at Perth Royal Infirmary. Perth
Royal Infirmary is recognised as a Cancer Unit for Tayside.
There are close links between clinical practice and laboratory and clinical research in the University providing
the opportunity to develop research interests.The major clinical Oncology Services complement the
international standing of laboratory Biomedical Research under the Principal of the University of Dundee,
Professor Peter Downes.
The Ninewells site has the new Clinical Research Centre which opened in early 2008 for clinically based
research including phase 1,2 and 3 breast cancer trials and an interventional suite suitable for 3T MRI directed
breast surgery. Linked to this is the Translational Medical Research Centre, the hub for Scotland’s translational
medical research initiative.
The Clinical Group
The Consultant staffing in Breast Surgery is as follows:
Ninewells Ward 27
Breast Surgery
Mr D C Brown
Mr J Macaskill
Ms MM Reis
Plastic Surgery
Mr A Munnoch
Ms F Hogg
Mr M Tohill
Perth Royal Infirmary
Breast Surgery
Mr E Elseedawy
Breast Surgery Services:
The Breast Surgery service in Ninewells Hospital provides a comprehensive management unit for all aspects of
breast diseases. The provision of cancer services across Tayside is coordinated by the Tayside Cancer
Network. The breast sub-group is represented on the Tayside Cancer Network and has produced local
protocols and guidelines for the management of Breast cancers that are in line with national guidelines. The
Tayside Cancer Network is part of the regional North of Scotland Cancer Network (NOSCAN) ensuring
uniformity and quality of service for all breast cancer patients in the region.
The Surgical breast service within Ninewells Hospital is is provided by the breast surgical team Mr DC Brown
Mr J Macaskill and Ms MM Reis and three plastic and reconstructive surgeons with an interest in breast
reconstruction, Mr A Munnoch, Ms F Hogg and Mr M Tohill All aspects of breast cancer surgery are provided
including the full range of breast reconstruction and the specialist techniques of sentinel node biopsy and intraoperative radiotherapy.
7 specialist breast care nurses within the unit provide cancer care and support across Tayside. There is a
weekly breast Multidisciplinary meeting with contributions from surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists,
nurses and clinical trials personnel. The preoperative assessment, operative options and postoperative
management of all patients with cancers of the breast is optimised in these meetings according to national and
local guidelines with a significant number being entered into neo-adjuvant and adjuvant national and
international trials.
All aspects of breast cancer management are provided in the unit. Over 450 new breast cancers are treated
annually through the symptomatic and screening service. The symptomatic clinic is run as a one stop service
with immediate mammographic and cytological reporting. The East of Scotland Breast Screening Service,
Director Mr DC Brown, is coordinated through Ninewells and provides screening and assessment for women
aged 50-70 across Angus, Tayside and North East Fife. Approximately 18 000 women are screened annually
with an attendance rate of 79%. Surgery for impalpable disease is performed both in Ninewells and Perth Royal
Infirmary.
There is a well developed Family History Breast Service within Ninewells run jointly between the breast team
and geneticists who provide annual review of high risk women with immediate mammography and genetic
counselling. A breast MRI service has recently been introduced and provides input to this clinic.
Ninewells has an established Plastic Surgery Unit with 3 consultants, Mr A Munnoch, Ms F Hogg and Mr M
Tohill providing input to the breast service including an immediate and delayed reconstructive service for
patients undergoing mastectomy. The Breast Unit transferred to the Specialist Services Clinical Group two
years ago to form a joint Breast/Plastics Unit in Ward 27. The Oncoplastic Service continues to develop with
regard to joint operating sessions and possible joint clinics.
Locum post
The Locum Consultant Surgeon appointed will have a commitment to providing surgical services for patients
with breast disease in Tayside on a 10 session/week basis. It is expected that the new appointment will
contribute to out-patient clinics and theatre sessions within the Tayside network at Ninewells Hospital and Perth
Royal Infirmary– see job plan.
It is expected that the successful candidate will have a central role in the running of a joint oncoplastic service
with the plastic surgeons within the Oncoplastic Unit. Experience in breast reconstructive surgery is therefore
desirable. In addition experience and expertise in surgery for impalpable disease is desirable.
Timetable
The breast team operate a flexible team policy covering the available theatre, new patient and review clinics to
ensure continuity of service. The timetable below is indicative of the weekly timetable.
The successful candidate will participate within this rota on a 10 session/week basis.
Ninewells Hospital
Morning
Afternoon
Monday
One Stop Breast Clinic or
Joint Oncoplastic Clinic
One Stop Breast Clinic
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
One Stop Breast Clinic or
Breast Theatre or
Plastics Theatre
Screening Assessment Clinic or
One Stop Clinic (PRI)
Breast Theatre or
Plastics Theatre or
Screening Assessment Clinic
Breast MDT or
Breast Theatre
Breast Theatre or
Screening Assessment Clinic
Screening Assessment Clinic
Breast Theatre or
Review Breast Clinic
Breast Theatre
* Either Monday morning or Monday afternoon clinic in rotation with consultant colleagues
Further Details and Preliminary Visits
Information on facilities in Tayside, the organisation of duties and other aspects of the appointment can be
obtained from Mr Douglas C Brown (Lead Cancer Clinician), 01382 660111 extension 32331 (Bleep 4733).
DETAILS PERTINENT TO ALL POSTS
A &C Support
Secretarial support will be provided within the Breast Unit.
Teaching/Academic
In addition to undergraduate teaching it is anticipated that the successful candidate will become actively
involved supporting research including clinical trials, initiating independent projects, and participating in the
research projects of colleagues both in clinical and laboratory practice.
Audit
The Trust recognises the need for quality assurance, the provision of healthcare and the appointee will be
required to play a leading role in this area in the Group.
The Group is revising the Clinical Governance structures and the appointee will be required to play a leading
role in this area.
Appraisal
NHS Tayside has implemented an annual appraisal system for all consultant staff. The successful candidate
will be required to actively participate in this scheme.
Conditions of Service
The terms and conditions of employment will be subject to the Trust Terms and Conditions of Service for
Medical Staff as agreed locally with the BMA Local Negotiating Committee. Until such time as they come into
force you will remain subject to the Terms and Conditions of services for Hospital and Dental Staff (Scotland)
and the General Whitley Council Conditions of Service, both as amended from time to time.
Membership of the NHS Superannuation scheme is not compulsory, but all medical and dental staff are entitled
to choose if they wish to join the scheme. Until such times as a positive option not to join the scheme is
expressed, a member of staff will be regarded as a member of the scheme from the first day of service. This
will not affect any individual right to make alternative arrangements. Initially, the employment covered by this
contract will be contracted out of the State Pension Scheme.
Any Consultant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time, 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 the Lead Clinician for Breast Surgery
The successful candidate will be expected to reside within an approved distance for Dundee. Because of the
nature of the post car ownership is essential.
Qualifications and experience
Candidates must be registered medical practitioners and must have received suitable training for this post as
outlined above. Candidates must be on the General Medical Council specialist register.
NHS TAYSIDE
SHORTLISTING CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT MEDICAL AND DENTAL STAFF
NHS Tayside is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and accordingly its
advertising and recruitment literature will not imply that there is a preference for any one group of applicants,
e.g. by the use of discriminatory job titles or material depicting or describing certain sexual or racial groups.
In general, the shortlisting process will be conducted so as to give all candidates equal consideration against
defined selection criteria. The following criteria will, therefore, be applied equally to all candidates irrespective
of age, sex, religion, ethnic origin or disability and avoiding judgements on the basis of assumptions or
stereotypes.
The following framework is suggested as a basis for preparing the shortlisting criteria for use by the Clinical/
Group Director in conjunction with the Chairperson of the Appointments Committee. An alternative format may
be used if this is felt to be desirable provided that the basic principles of objectivity and equality are observed.
POST: LOCUM CONSULTANT BREAST SURGEON WITH AN INTEREST IN ONCOPLASTIC SURGERY
CRITERION
EXPECTED MINIMUM
1.
Length of Service
(E) 7 years minimum
2.
Qualifications
(E) GMC registration
(E) FRCS qualification
Accredited by relevant Committee
3.
Advanced clinical training and experience
Evidence of oncoplastic training
4.
Teaching experience
Evidence of participation
5.
General experience
(E) Evidence of oncological breast
training
6.
Particular requirements and/or areas of special
interest
7.
Research and publications
Oncoplastic techniques for breast
surgery
Surgery for impalpable breast disease
Understands principles, evidence of
enthusiasm
or
participation.
Relevance of research undertaken
8.
Management training
NOTE: Criteria marked with an “E” on the enclosed documents have been identified as essential for the post
concerned.