SENIOR CLINICAL
FELLOWS IN GENERAL
MEDICINE/MEDICAL
SPECIALITIES ST3+
GLASGOW ROYAL
INFIRMARY
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 37835D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 19TH JUNE 2015
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
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 FELLOWS IN GENERAL MEDICINE/MEDICAL
SPECIALITIES ST3+
BASE: GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY
Applications are invited for the posts of clinical fellow in General Medicine and
Medical Specialities of choice within Glasgow Royal Infirmary/Stobhill ACH.
These posts will offer unique training opportunities for the successful
candidates to be involved in the provision of a modern medical service within
a major city centre teaching hospital and further develop medical speciality
training and undertake research opportunities.
All major specialties are represented within Glasgow Royal Infirmary currently
there 52 Consultant Physicians with special interests in Acute Medicine,
Cardiology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory
Medicine, Rheumatology and Elderly Care.
The post will operate at the middle grade level and contribute to the medical
registrar receiving rota. By negotiation with the lead consultants and Clinical
Director there will be flexibility in accommodating a reduced number of direct
clinical sessions, an opportunity to train in a medical speciality of choice and
contribution to specialist out-patient services.
To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a
licence to practise. These posts have not been approved for Training
purposes by NES.
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY
Senior Clinical Fellows in General Medicine/Medical Specialities
ST3+
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Health Board
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health board in Scotland and
serves a population of 1.1 million people. There are 8 hospitals north of the
River Clyde, all with teaching responsibilities: Glasgow Royal Infirmary
(including Princess Royal Maternity Hospital), New Stobhill Hospital, Western
Infirmary, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School,
Drumchapel Hospital, Blawarthill Hospital and Lightburn Hospital. Three
hospitals are situated in the south side of the city: Southern General Hospital,
Victoria Infirmary and Dykebar Hospital. The acute Hospitals sites in Clyde
are the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Inverclyde Hospital and the Vale of Leven
Hospital. The Golden Jubilee National Hospital (GJNH) in Clydebank is the
setting for the West of Scotland Heart and Lung Centre. The centre brings
together, on a single site, cardiothoracic surgical services for the West of
Scotland and is the dedicated unit for all interventional cardiology including
primary PCI for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and most surrounding
Health Boards.
Acute Services Division
The Acute Services Division is the largest group of adult acute hospitals in
Scotland. It enjoys close links with Glasgow’s three universities and makes a
significant contribution to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate
level. Research also has a high profile within the organisation. Excellent
education facilities are provided at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the new
ambulatory care hospital at Stobhill Hospital. The service in North Glasgow
presently employs more than 14,300 staff serving a core catchment
population of 560,000.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) & new Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital
(nSACH)
Glasgow Royal Infirmary is one of the major teaching complexes of the
University of Glasgow. It provides the Accident and Emergency service for the
North and Eastern districts of Glasgow and has inpatient beds in general
medicine and related specialities, medicine for the elderly, general surgery,
orthopaedics, plastic surgery and obstetrics and gynaecology. There are also
beds in intensive care, medical and surgical high dependency, and coronary
care. Following the closure of Stobhill Hospital March 2011 all acute medical
beds, with the exception of some long-stay care of the elderly beds, are on
the GRI site. The new Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital is a modern purpose
built ACH providing a full range of out-patient and ambulatory care services
including an ENP led Minor Injuries Unit (MIU). Radiology, Cardiology and
Respiratory diagnostic services are provided both at GRI and nSACH
GRI and nSACH are justifiably proud of the close inter departmental links and
co-operation. Both are at the forefront of a progressive agenda in relation to
clinical standards, managed clinical networks and patient focused service redesign. There are close clinical links with colleagues in the Community Health
Care Partnership and other hospitals in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde,
Glasgow, Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian Universities. There is a
dedicated hospital wide academic programme supported by a strong service
educational commitment. GRI and nSACH are well provided with dedicated
education centres and IT support. Both have excellent reputations in
supporting and nurturing its clinical staff and also have an excellent reputation
for under and post graduate training.
At GRI medical emergencies are admitted through an Acute Assessment Unit
(AAU) or through Accident & Emergency (ED) to an Acute Medicine Unit
(AMU). This comprises 4 geographically defined ward areas covered by
specific specialty teams – general medical, respiratory, gastroenterology and
medicine for the elderly/Stoke Unit. Where bed availability permits, patients
with specific conditions are triaged to the appropriate specialty team e.g.
patients with upper GI bleeding or liver disease to the gastroenterology area.
4 consultant physicians take part in acute receiving each day in the AMU with
morning and evening ward rounds.
Acute admissions to medicine range from 45 to 70 per day. Patients requiring
a short stay will be discharged from AMU/acute cardiology beds. Those
requiring longer stays are transferred ‘downstream’ to medical wards or
general cardiology beds in ward 43B for cardiological problems. There are
216 downstream medical beds split into specialty units/wards. With primary
responsibility to general (internal) medicine, namely, Respiratory Medicine,
Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Diabetes and Endocrinology and Head
Injury. Consultants from the department of medicine for the elderly (DOME)
contribute to receiving duties, but also have 183 in-patient beds in a number
of wards within Glasgow Royal Infirmary with additional rehabilitation beds at
Lightburn Hospital and Stobhill Hospital. There is a separate Stroke Ward.
Duties of Post:
It is expected that this appointment will contribute to the management of
inpatient downstream medical wards as part of one of the speciality teams at
a middle grade level. The appointees will be expected to take a full part in the
middle grade medical receiving rota.
There is a unique opportunity for appointees to select a medical speciality of
interest and gain an invaluable experience in the speciality to advance their
training and opportunities for obtaining a formal training post in the future.
This opportunity for the appointee to develop further experience and skills in
an area of special interest will be following discussion with lead consultants
and agreement with management.
The appointee will be expected to contribute to outpatient clinics which may
be provided on both the GRI and Stobhill sites. Within the medical specialities
there are numerous opportunities for audit and research which appointees
can discuss with lead consultants.
Teaching
The hospital has a major commitment to training junior staff and teaching
medical students. During term-time the Unit has fourth and final year students
on the ward and there are frequently post-graduate students training for the
MRCP examination. The new appointee will be expected to have an active
involvement in audit.
The appointee will be encouraged to take part in the undergraduate teaching
programme of the University of Glasgow and will undertake teaching of
postgraduates, nursing and technical staff on an ad-hoc basis.
Management Arrangements
At Glasgow Royal Infirmary the Clinical Director for Medicine is Dr Aidan
Cahill, site specific management responsibility for Medicine at Glasgow Royal
Infirmary and Stobhill Hospital is held by Ms Melanie McColgan, General
Manager, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Ms Rosemary Brogan is the
Clinical Services Manager for Medical Specialties and Cardiology and Mrs C
Bell is the Clinical Services Manager for Acute Medical Receiving. Nursing
leadership is provided by a number of Lead Nurses within all specialty areas.
The Lead Consultants in the Medical Specialities are as follows:
Acute Medicine – Dr Allan Cameron
Cardiology – Dr Alan Rae
Diabetes/Endcrinology – Dr Russell Drummond
Gastroenterology – Dr John Morris
Respiratory Medicine - Dr Mark Cotton
Rheumatology – Dr David McCarey
Living & Working in Glasgow
The Glasgow and Clyde region is one of Europe’s most exciting and beautiful
destinations and combines the energy and sophistication of a great
international city with some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery within
easy reach. Glasgow itself is easily accessible as it is served by two
international airports, a fast rail link to London and the north of England and
excellent motorway links to Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland. Glasgow and
Clyde doesn’t just offer you a huge choice of leisure activities – it offers you
more time to pursue them. With short commuting times – and its proximity to
the great outdoors – working in Glasgow and Clyde will give you more time to
call your own.
Today Glasgow is a compact, vibrant and modern city. In fact Glasgow’s
scale comes as a surprise to some people. It has the largest suburban rail
network outside London and is second only to the UK Capital as a retail
centre. Glasgow also has a wealth of culture and leisure activities. As well as
this, Glasgow has an abundance of places to visit, with Loch Lomond just 40
minutes from the city Centre, and with the vast areas around it, it’s rarely
crowded. Add this to high quality housing, good schools, thorough transport
links – and you can understand why people here enjoy a unique standard of
living.
There are top-ranking schools, excellent leisure facilities, beautiful golf
courses and elegant accommodation across all price ranges.
The night life and restaurants are renowned and its opera, theatres, art
galleries and museums offer plenty of cultural stimulation. Greater Glasgow
and Clyde Valley are one of the world’s most thrilling and beautiful
destinations.
As one of Europe’s top cultural capitals Glasgow provides a year-long
calendar of festivals and special events and enjoy outstanding shopping,
superb bars and restaurants - all located within a stone’s throw of some of the
country’s finest parks and gardens.
What’s more, Glasgow is easily accessible by air, rail and road so getting here
could not be easier. From Glasgow, the West of Scotland’s jewels are within
easy reach. Loch Lomond is just 45 minutes drive, a little further to the Argyll
peninsula – or over the sea to Arran, Skye, Iona and Mull.
The following links will provide more information on Living and Working in
Glasgow City and useful links for transport, and short and longer term
accommodation
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http://www.visitscotland.com/accommodation/
http://www.talentscotland.com/live
http://www.talentscotland.com/live/locations/cities-and-regions/glasgow-and-thewest-of-scotland
http://www.talentscotland.com/live/living/information-about-living/housing
Please note that these links are not an endorsement by NHSGGC of any service or
product
Senior Clinical Fellows in General Medicine/Medical
Specialities ST3+
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
CATAGORY
ESSENTIAL
DESIREABLE
Qualifications and
Training
Full registration with GMC
and a Licence to Practice
TRAINING
4 years postgraduate
MRCP
training
2 years postgraduate
training in general medical
and specialty posts
Clinical Specialty
Skills
Demonstrates
competence in a wide
range of medical
procedures
EXPERIENCE
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Clinical
General professional training
and competence in the
presentation and
management of acute
medical emergencies.
Competence in chronic
disease management.
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Audit
Evidence of involvement in
relevant clinical audit
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS REQUIED
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Caring disposition
The ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their
relatives using a variety of methods and to respond to questions and
queries.
The ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues,
colleagues in other disciplines and support staff
The ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
The ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
The ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
An awareness of personal limitations
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
£ 30,605 £ 48,123 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 one 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 Dr Aidan
Cahill on 0141 800 1907 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 19 June 2015