CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN
WITH AN INTEREST IN
GASTROENTEROLOGY
QUEEN ELIZABETH
UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL/GARTNAVEL
GENERAL HOSPITAL
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 38620D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 25TH SEPTEMBER 2015
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
POST: CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN WITH AN INTEREST IN
GASTROENTEROLOGY
BASE: QUEEN ELIZABETH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL/GATNAVEL GENERAL
HOSPITAL
Applications are invited for this new consultant post which will be based at Queen
Elizabeth University Hospital and Gartnavel General Hospital. The successful
candidate will join a team of 12 established consultants and provide care for
gastroenterology inpatients and outpatients across the two sites. They will provide
endoscopy services at both Gartnavel General Hospital and Queen Elizabeth
University Hospital and take part in the out of hours emergency endoscopy service
delivered at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
The post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a sub-speciality
interest, joining colleagues with interests in hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease,
clinical nutrition and upper gastrointestinal disease. The speciality is supported by
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Hepatology, IBD, Viral Hepatitis and upper and lower GI
Nurse Endoscopists.
The department has a strong academic background and close links with the
University of Glasgow.
The post comes at a time of major changes in the way clinical services are delivered
in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and will be integral to the planning and development
of Gastroenterology services in the city in the coming years.
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 CCT in General
(Internal) Medicine and Gastroenterology or eligibility for specialist registration
(CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview. Non UK
applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Consultant Physician with Interest in Gastroenterology
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Introduction
Living and Working in Glasgow
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.
There are top-ranking schools, excellent leisure facilities, beautiful golf courses and
elegant accommodation across all price ranges.
The nightlife and restaurants are renowned and its opera, theatres, art galleries and
museums offer plenty of cultural stimulation.
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.
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is a new purpose built hospital that opened
its doors in May 2015. The hospital has 1109 beds and will provide medical care to a
population of around 700000 people in west and south Glasgow.The hospital will
provide the full range of medical and surgical services including many tertiary
specialties including neurology, ENT and renal medicine. It will also be one of the 4
hospitals in Scotland to admit major trauma cases from next year.
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. We provide excellent facilities for
students and their tutors in the Wolfson Medical School, based at Glasgow
University.
By joining us now you will have the opportunity to be involved in the development
and re-design of services enjoying a real chance to shape services for the future.
The Work of the Gastroenterology Department
The QEUH will house the department of Gastroenterology which will provide all
specialist in-patient and outpatient services to the population of South and West
Glasgow. The new post will join the team of 13 current consultants to deliver this
service.
A dedicated gastroenterology on-call rota has been set up to provide a 24 hour GI
bleeding service. The on-call gastroenterologist will also cover 12 beds in the
receiving complex where emergency admissions with gastrointestinal problems will
be admitted.
The successful applicant will also contribute to the out-patient gastroenterology
services both clinics and endoscopy. The current consultants have a range of
interests including inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, oesophageal disease
and interventional endoscopy. Capsule endoscopy is available in the unit as pH
monitoring and manometry.
There is a purpose built endoscopy unit within the new hospital which will offer urgent
emergency endoscopy to the in-patients as well as ERCP. There are two out-patient
endoscopy units including a 5 roomed purpose built unit at the New Victoria Hospital
and a 3 roomed unit at Gartnavel General Hospital. All endoscopic procedures
including balloon enteroscopy are offered in these units.
This post has been developed to allow the development of a dedicated on call
gastroenterology service including a GI bleeding service. The successful applicant
will be encouraged to develop and pursue a sub-specialist interest working alongside
other colleagues in the department.
It is expected that 9 programmed activities per week will be devoted to direct clinical
care, with 1 programmed activity allocated for supporting professional activities.There
are extensive teaching commitments and the successful applicant will be encouraged
to become involved with the teaching of undergraduates and postgraduate
The Job Itself
a)
Its title:
Consultant Physician with an interest in Gastroenterology.
b)
Names of consultants in the department of Gastroenterology:
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Dr Robert Boulton-Jones
Dr Alan Clarke
Dr Saeed Sarwar
Dr Shouren Datta
Dr Graham Curry
Dr Harry Suzuki
Dr Jude Morris
Dr Dan Lassman
Dr Simon Dover
Dr Matt Priest
Dr Jonathon MacDonald
Dr John Seenan
Prof. Ken McColl
This post
c)
Number and grades of junior and non-consultant grade medical staff:
Trainees of all grades from FY1 to CMT 2 will be attached to the unit. In
addition around 4 or 5 specialist registrars in training in Gastroenterology be
attached to the unit. There is one staff grade doctor (Peter Briggs) attached to
the unit.
d)
Non medical staff attached to the unit
Other members of the multi-disciplinary include
Nurse specialist – there are 3 IBD nurse specialists, 3 nurse specialists with
an interest in liver disease and 2 nurse specialists who run the pH monitoring
and manometry service. There are also a number of nurse endoscopists.
There is a well established dietetic service in the hospital
There is a nutrition nurse specialist that is attached to the nutrition team
e)
Details of the Post
Receiving Work
The new appointment will take part in the gastroenterology on call rota in a 1:12
basis. The consultant will be on-call for Monday am to Friday lunchtime or from
Friday lunchtime to Monday morning. During the week the main duty of the receiving
consultant will be to cover the 12 bedded gastroenterology receiving bay where any
patient with GI related problems will be admitted and assessed. Any general medical
patient that is admitted to this bay will also be seen. There will be two formal ward
rounds per day but the consultant will be available for advice throughout their shift. At
the weekend the receiving consultant will perform an emergency endoscopy list in
theatre, review any GI patients that are admitted and be responsible for 4 of the beds
in the receiving bay as well as provide emergency reviews to the wards
Non receiving In-Patient Work
The gastroenterology team will cover three 28 bedded wards in the new hospital. All
patients with GI problems will be cohorted here but the team will also see any
general medical patients admitted to these wards. This post will take an equal
responsibility for covering the wards with 11 of the existing consultants.
Out-patient workload
The new post holder will offer three outpatient clinics per week. Sub specialist
interests are actively sought and if these coincide with the sub specialist interests of
the existing consultant group then team based working will be encouraged. The outpatient clinics will be based at Gartnavel General Hospital campus.
Endoscopy workload
The endoscopy workload will be divided into lists in the new hospital and will service
the needs of the in-patient service including patients with GI bleeding and out-patient
lists. There will be daily in-patient lists from Monday to Friday. The out-patient lists
will be performed in the dedicated units at Gartnavel General Hospital. The new post
will have 1 endoscopy list per week and this will include a share of the in-patient lists
at the South Glasgow University Hospital.
f)
Non clinical duties
Administration
There is 1 PA for administration duties associated with this post. SPA time will
be allocated within the job plan to support the post holders personal appraisal
and revalidation work
Teaching
Undergraduates attend throughout their training. This involves a commitment
both to supervise students in clinics and bed-side teaching. There is
postgraduate teaching for junior staff in the directorate and a programme of
nurse education. The directorate holds regular lunch-time general medical
educational meetings.
Research
There are audit and research opportunities including the possibility of
establishing research links with colleagues in the University of Glasgow.
The current job plan has 1 SPA but if the successful application wishes to
participate in other SPA activity including teaching and research then it may
be possible to negotiate additional time in the job plan
g)
Illustrative Job Plan:
The job plan will be agreed between the appointee and Clinical Director for
Medicine. The proposed job plan is as below. It is recognised that this plan is
provisional and will be shaped by the model around in-patient diabetes that is
finally described
Day
Monday
AM
Ward Round SGUH
PM
Specialty Clinic
Tuesday
Administration
Speciality Clinic
Wednesday
Ward visit
SPA
Thursday
Ward round SGUH
Endoscopy list
Friday
Specialty Clinic
Saturday
acute receiving / ward cover
on rotation
acute receiving / ward cover
on rotation
Sunday
acute receiving on rotation
acute receiving on rotation
In addition, the appointee will spend 4 weeks a year performing
gastroenterology receiving duties and during these weeks it expected other
elective commitments are cancelled. The appointee is also expected to
contribute to the rota for weekend.
This job plan is negotiable and will be agreed between the successful
applicant and the Clinical Director. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde initially
allocates all full time consultants 10 PAs made up of 9 PAs in Direct Clinical
Care (DCC) and one core Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) for CPD,
audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning, internal
routine communication and management meetings. The precise allocation of
SPA time and associate objectives will be agreed with the successful
applicant and will be reviewed at annual job planning.
h)
Teaching, audit, and research:
The successful appointee will be able to play a full part in the teaching
activities of the gastroenterology department including undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching. There will be a commitment to ongoing clinical audit
and opportunity for research.
i)
Administration and management:
The post holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the
care of his/her patients and in the running of the department.
j)
Qualifications:
Essential: CCT in Gastroenterology and General (Internal) Medicine.
Desirable: Experience in Acute Medicine
Specific criteria required are listed below:
Criterion
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
MB ChB (or equivalent)
MRCP (UK) (or equivalent)
Registration
Full registration with GMC
CCT in Gastroenterology
and General (Internal)
Medicine (or equivalent)
Experience
Minimum of 8/9 years of Experience in Acute
post qualification clinical Medicine
experience
Evidence of sub-specialst
interest within
gastroenterology
Teaching Experience
Proven
experience
in
undergraduate
and
postgraduate teaching
Particular Requirements Interest in acute medicine
and/or Areas of Special and unscheduled care
Interest
Research & Publications
Proven record in research MD or PhD would be
with
peer
reviewed desirable
publications
Management Training
Experience
of
NHS
management and training
in this area
Other attributes
Ability to work as a team
member
Further Information
Details of Arrangements for Applicant to Visit Hospitals/Discuss Post
Dr R Boulton-Jones (Consultant Gastroenterologost): Telephone 0141 451 6190
Dr Scott Davidson (Clinical Director) Telephone 0141 451 6163
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
£ 76,761 £ 103,490 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
Part 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
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Dr. R
Boulton-Jones, Clinical Director on 0141 201 5236/5389 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 25th September 2015
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 30th October 2015