Consultant in Gastroenterology (Full-time or part-time) CONTENTS Page Advertisement 3 1 The Forth Valley Area 4 NHS Forth Valley Acute Services 5 Overview of the Post Consultant Responsibilities Contractual Details Job Plan General Employment Information Selection Criteria Application Process 6-8 9 10 11 12-14 15-16 17 CONSULTANT IN GASTROENTEROLOGY Full time or part-time Salary Scale £74,504 - £100,446 Applications are invited for an enthusiastic individual to join a dynamic GI service in Forth Valley. The postholder will replace a full time colleague within a team of 5 Consultant Gastroenterologists and 1 Associate Specialist. 2 The successful candidate will be required to contribute to the general Gastroenterology service and specifically to support the existing luminal and endoscopy services however in addition the development of a subspecialty interest would be welcome. Existing sub-specialty roles within the department include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, viral hepatitis, nutrition and upper GI cancer. A contribution to the ERCP service would be welcomed but is not essential. The GI service functions as a fully integrated unit with all members contributing to a team-based approach to patient care and this appointment will play an important role in the continuing development and redesign of Gastroenterology services. The Gastroenterology senior staff comprises five consultants, one associate specialist and five specialist nurses. We have permanent funding for 1.6 wte IBD nurses in addition to three established viral hepatitis nurses. We have a fully equipped endoscopy department with 4 rooms (including one screening room) and an endoscopy team consisting of colorectal and upper GI surgical colleagues as well as five nurse endoscopists. We currently have a joint GI Medical / Surgical ward for complex inpatient care (hepato-pancreatobiliary disease, IBD, acute GI bleeds) and weekly upper GI / HPB / colorectal / IBD MDT. It is expected that there will be a contribution to acute general medical receiving (1 in 15) in the first instance although with anticipated recruitment into acute physician posts this commitment from gastroenterology is likely to diminish. NHS Forth Valley provides acute services for a population of 310,000 people in Central Scotland. Acute Services, emergency and complex care, and planned services are provided for at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (FVRH). Relocation of our acute services into this new hospital site at FVRH was completed in July 2011. Candidates are encouraged to visit the Department and meet senior staff. Informal enquiries to: Dr David Watts, Consultant Gastroenterologist / Clinical Lead, tel. no. 01324 566827 or Dr Peter Bramley, Consultant Gastroenterologist, tel. no. 01324 566840. Candidates will be expected to have a wide range of experience in gastroenterology and possess the MRCP (UK) or equivalent. The completed medical application form which should include, names and addresses of 3 referees (one of which should be your current or most recent employer), details of GMC registration and licence to practice, and CCT or CESR (CP) (or evidence of eligibility to apply) should be submitted to the above address by 12 noon, Friday 14th June 2013 Job descriptions are available from the Career Grade Medical Workforce Team, Medical Workforce, Euro House, 1st Floor, Wellgreen Place, Stirling, FK8 2DJ. Tel: 01786 431160 fvuhb.medicalworkforcerecruitment@nhs.net Interview Date: Tuesday 6th August 2013 Reference No: 0413175 NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer BACKGROUND TO NHS LOCALLY NHS Forth Valley has a new acute hospital, Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, which is supported by a network of four community hospitals in Stirling, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire and Bo'ness. We also have a number of day and inpatient hospitals which provide care for older people and patients with mental illness. 3 Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert is a state-of-the-art acute hospital which provides a wide range of inpatient, outpatient and day services. These include emergency, maternity, children and acute mental health services for the whole of Forth Valley. Stirling Community Hospital has a Minor Injury Unit and also provides a wide range of outpatient services, whilst Falkirk Community Hospital provides a range of outpatient services and also has two inpatient wards for patients who require rehabilitation, palliative and continuing care. Bo'ness Community Hospital provides a range of inpatient and outpatients services and is also the base for 2 GP practices. Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and day services. It is also the base for 3 GP practices. The NHS is the largest employer in Forth Valley and is committed to ensuring that its Human Resources policies and procedures are best practice. Amongst the areas currently being developed by Human Resources are Work Life Balance initiatives taking account new of new legislation e.g. Race, Religion and Age. Copies of all HR policies are available on the intranet site. THE FORTH VALLEY AREA The working environment at both hospitals is excellent, but of crucial consideration to any prospective applicants must be the quality of life that Forth Valley has to offer them and their families. The area has stunning scenery, such as the ‘Trossachs’ and Loch Lomond and is steeped in history with Callendar House at Falkirk, Stirling Castle, and the Wallace Monument to name a few of the sites in the area. It also has many cultural and leisure facilities such as the Falkirk Wheel (the largest canal barge wheel in the world), the MacRobert Arts Centre at Stirling and National Sports Academy at Stirling University. Forth Valley lies equidistant between Scotland’s two main cities Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Edinburgh and Glasgow with their respective airports, are little over half an hour from most parts of Forth Valley, and can be reached by the fast and reliable trains, from stations in the Falkirk, Larbert and Stirling. There are long established undergraduate and postgraduate links between Forth Valley and the medical schools in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons in both Edinburgh and Glasgow are also conveniently nearby. Stirling University provides nursing education for Forth Valley and Highland Health Board areas and also supports several other health-related academic disciplines. House hunters in Forth Valley are spoiled for choice. The area, offers a large array of established and new properties in a variety of attractive settings. Primary and Secondary Education in the area is first class with a large number of schools having been built or modernised over the past few years. There is also long-established provision for private education in the area. The area also is well served for further education. Stirling University attracts a high proportion of students Scotland and outside the United Kingdom due to its beautiful campus, flexible study options and its high ratings for teaching and research. There are also colleges based in Alloa, Falkirk, and Stirling offering a wide range of courses and resources. In addition to its scenery, history, culture and shops, residents in Forth Valley have convenient access to a very wide range of leisure and sporting facilities. There are excellent golf courses, there is easy access to nearby hills and mountains, and outdoor activities including sailing, hang-gliding, windsurfing and skiing are all on the doorstep. More information on the area can be found on the following websites: www.falkirk.gov.uk - Falkirk Council 4 www.stirling.gov.uk - Stirling Council http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/ - Clackmannanshire www.show.scot.nhs.uk/nhsfv/ - NHS Locally www.visitscotland.com - Scottish Tourist Board www.stirling.ac.uk - Stirling University NHS FORTH VALLEY ACUTE SERVICES Forth Valley Royal Hospital and the Community Hospitals provide a range of specialties and also support the provision of more specialised services. The range of specialties provided is highlighted in the table below. 5 Services and Facilities Specialty Accident & Emergency Acute Medicine Cardiology Clinical Haematology Dermatology Diabetes & Endocrinology ENT Gastroenterology General Medicine General Surgery Genitourinary Medicine Geriatric Assessment Gynaecology Intensive Care (medical & surgical) Medical Genetics Neonatal Intensive Care Nephrology Neurology Obstetrics Oncology Ophthalmology Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Orthodontics Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery Paediatric Medicine Paediatric Surgery (limited to over 3 year-old) Pain Relief Rehab for Younger Physically Disabled People Respiratory Medicine Rheumatology Special Care Baby Unit Stroke Medicine Sub-fertility Urology Vascular Surgery Inpatient Out-Patient Day Patient * † † † † * † * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * † * * * * * * † * * † * † * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * † in-patient services are provided within General Medicine and/or General Surgery * service currently provided OVERVIEW OF THE POST General Medicine and Acute Medical Receiving Since the centralisation of the emergency services, there has been an average of 37 emergency admissions per day (of all ages) with 25 patients admitted under general medicine. There is a 20-bedded Combined Assessment Unit (CAU) shared with surgical specialties and 6 adjacent to the A&E Department. There is a 48-bedded Acute Admissions Unit adjacent to CAU. Patients admitted to hospital from AAU and triaged to the relevant specialty specific clinical area (critical care, cardiology, gastroenterology, respiratory, endocrine, stroke or general medicine (general medical patients over 75 years are cared for by colleagues in Ageing and Health). There is a large Day Medicine unit on the FVRH site which provides a range of options for ambulatory management of patients. Patients likely to be discharged within 48 hours of admission are discharged from the Acute Admissions Unit by either the Acute Medicine team (4 existing consultant acute physicians) or the on call team responsible for the admission. Patients likely to stay longer will be transferred to a specialist inpatient ward. Those patients requiring longer periods of rehabilitation are transferred to the Community Hospital facilities under the care of colleagues in Ageing and Health medicine. There are 15 Consultant Physicians on the Acute Medical Receiving Rota, with a 1/15 ‘on-call’ frequency. There is an active recruitment process for further appointments in acute medicine that will further dilute the sessional contribution of specialty staff to unselected acute medical care. This process of refining acute medical care will evolve over the coming months. Medical Staffing a) Acute Medicine: The Acute Medicine service has at present 4 substantive consultants in post, Drs. David Thetford, Andrea Strang, Dan Beckett and Jennifer Gray. b) Cardiology: There are 3 Consultant Physicians with a special interest in Cardiology. These are Dr. Allan Bridges, Dr. Stephen Glen and Dr. Alistair Hargreaves who contribute to the acute medicine on call rota. Dr. James Spratt and Dr Catherine Labinjoh are Consultant Cardiologists with no commitment to acute medicine. c) Diabetes/Endocrinology: There are 5 Consultant Physicians with a special interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology; Dr. Chris Kelly, Dr. Nick Barwell, Dr. John Doig, Dr. Linda Buchanan and Dr. Alison MacKenzie. d) Gastroenterology: As outlined above, Drs. David Watts (Clinical Lead), Peter Bramley, Richard Burnham, Stuart Paterson are currently supported by an Associate Specialist, Dr. Patrick Law. e) Respiratory Medicine: There are four Physicians with an interest in Respiratory Medicine, Drs. Stan Wright, Dougie Morrison, Billy Newman, Fraser Wood and Melanie Cross. Other specialists supporting General Medicine There is further support from a group of 9 Consultant Physicians in Ageing & Health, 3 Consultant Haematologists who look after inpatients with haematological and lymphoproliferative disorders, 1 Consultant Rheumatologist and an Associate Specialist in Rheumatology, 2.5 Consultant Neurologists and 1 Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine. There are visiting Consultants in Nephrology and Oncology. 7 Current Junior Medical Staffing We are supported by 22 FY1 grades, 8 FY2 grades, and 30 trainees in specialty training. In addition, we have a team of 11 Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners. Current Gastroenterology Service in Forth Valley Endoscopy Unit In FVRH site this currently consists of four ‘state of the art’ endoscopy rooms with dedicated video-endoscopy stacks and provision for two ERCP sessions per week in the screening room. Emergency and high-risk endoscopy is carried out in one room each morning Monday - Friday. One further video-endoscopy stack is available for emergency use in main theatres. Emergency endoscopy out of hours is provided for by surgical colleagues. We have currently three nurse endoscopists, trained in upper GI endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy with one further nurse trained in upper GI endoscopy, and one trained in flexible sigmoidoscopy. Outpatient Services A regional outreach Hepatology Service is functioning for the treatment and monitoring of patients with Hepatitis B and C with specialist support nurses. A nurse-led IBD outpatient service is led by two specialist IBD nurses. Currently nurse-led Haemochromatosis and/or Coeliac services, and iron deficiency anaemia and jaundice pathways are being set up. The successful applicant could be involved in the further development of any of these services. Specialist Nursing Hepatitis Specialist Nurses –There are 18 nurse led clinics supporting patients with Hepatitis for initial assessment, counselling and monitoring of treatment. These include three local prison establishments, Drug Addiction centres and needle exchange sites, as well as work within traditional hospital outpatient settlings Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurses – This has been supported by 1.6 WTE independent nurse practitioners commitment to the IBD/colitis workload, providing Telephone clinics, nurse led outpatient clinics and a helpline, with expansion of this service to all IBD patients in Forth Valley with opportunities for audit and establishing a comprehensive IBD database. Nutrition & PEG Service PEG referrals are handled by a dedicated PEG nurse coordinator with support from consultant gastroenterologists and allied specialty colleagues. This service is run and supervised by Dr Richard Burnham Out of Hours Emergency Endoscopy This is currently undertaken by GI surgical colleagues. Imaging Service Excellent support is offered and facilities include CT and MRI scanning as well as a nuclear medicine service. 8 Postgraduate and Developmental Facilities There is a purpose-built Education Centre on the FVRH site. It houses the Postgraduate Library and audio-visual facilities and offers opportunities for a wide range of development activities for all staff groups. This is a modern, high quality facility which is widely used by groups throughout the country. A wide range of full-text and e-journals are freely available. Internet access is available in both centres, and also in consultant workspace accommodation. There are regular postgraduate meetings in both hospitals. Glasgow and Edinburgh with their Royal Colleges, university medical schools and postgraduate facilities are within easy reach. Forth Valley Royal is the site of the Scottish Clinical Simulation centre. CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES As agreed with the Associate Medical Director (Medicine), to provide with consultant colleagues an area service in GI Medicine with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and management of illness, and for the proper functioning of the service; To provide cover for consultant colleagues during annual and study leave or at such other times as agreed with the Associate Medical Director (Medicine); 9 To offer professional supervision, training and appraisal of junior medical, nursing and technical staff as appropriate so as to enhance role extension and job skills within the Gastroenterology service in order to improve the service provided to patients; To motivate staff within the service, through leading by example, and fostering good working relationships at all levels in line with the principles of the local Partnership Agreements; To contribute to developments and initiatives within Acute Services as appropriate and as requested; To undertake teaching, accreditation and examination duties, and contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity across the Area service; To agree and implement an annual medical audit and clinical governance programme with the Associate Medical Director (Medicine), in line with NHS Forth Valley’s Clinical Effectiveness Strategy; To participate fully in consultant appraisal and personal development planning activities; To ensure the efficient and effective use of Acute Services resources; To work with Consultant colleagues to ensure the effective and efficient development and implementation of support systems. The posts’ requirements will change through time in line with clinical advances and developments in services provided by the NHS in Forth Valley. CONTRACTUAL DETAILS Contracted activities for this appointment will be defined and agreed with the postholder and Medical Director. The postholder will be professionally responsible to the Medical Director and managerially responsible to the General Manager of the Emergency & Inpatient Services Unit. 10 The consultants in the department gastroenterology/hepatology duties. The consultant post is available on a full-time basis but the Board welcomes applications from individuals who are unable to undertake a full time commitment and who may wish to work on either a part-time or job share basis. The terms and conditions of service for the appointments are those determined by the Terms and Conditions of the New Consultant Grade (Scotland) as amended from time to time. NHS Forth Valley will require each consultant in to agree with the Medical Director a job plan of fixed and other commitments, which will be reviewed on an annual basis and revised as necessary to meet the requirements of the local and national service issues. The successful candidates will be required to undergo satisfactory medical screening before a formal appointment may be made. will agree arrangements for cover of The employment is subject to three calendar months’ notice on either side.JOB PLAN The detail of fixed commitments, including any special interest, will need final agreement following appointment of the successful applicant. It is expected that initially, 9 programmed activities per week will be devoted to direct clinical care, with 1 programmed activity for supporting professional activities (for audit, professional development and appraisal / revalidation). Following interview, depending on the needs of the service and the attributes of the successful candidate, it may be possible to negotiate additional SPA time. This will require the approval of the General Manager and Associate Medical Director. An example outline of the proposed job plan is shown below: a) Timetable of activities which have a specific location and time DAY HOSPITAL / LOCATION Monday Forth Valley Royal Hospital Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday TYPE OF WORK 09:00-12.30 Ward round 12.30–13.30 Medical Unit Clinical Meeting 13.30-17.00 Endoscopy Forth Valley Royal Hospital 09:00-12.30 Administration 13.30-17.30 Outpatient clinic Forth Valley Royal Hospital 09:00-12.30 Outpatient clinic 13.30-17.30 SPA : GI Unit meeting / audit / research Forth Valley Royal Hospital 09:00-12.30 Administration 13.30-17.30 Outpatient clinic Forth Valley Royal Hospital 08:00-12.30 Endoscopy 13.30-17.30 Ward round 11 This proposal will alternate in rotation (2 weeks out of 9 weeks) with existing colleagues as ‘Gastroenterologist of the week’ (emergency endoscopy cover 0900-1700, inpatient and outpatient referrals and urgent outpatient activity). GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Equality in Employment NHS Forth Valley fully supports the principle of equality in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful and / or unfair discrimination which cannot be shown to be justified. NHS Forth Valley is committed to ensuring equality of treatment for both present and potential employees. Human Resources Policies and Services NHS Forth Valley is the largest employer in Forth Valley and is committed to ensuring its employment and Human Resources policies and procedures reflect best practice. As a progressive employer, NHS Forth Valley is committed to supporting and developing all employees. Examples of recent initiatives and areas of work including work life balance, flexible working and the introduction of parental leave provisions. Career Grade Medical Workforce Department The Career Grade Medical Workforce Department provides a dedicated Human Resources service for all career grade medical staff. For assistance or information, please contact: John Lowe Human Resources Manager 01786 431178 extension 178 johnlowe@nhs.net Jacqui Crilley Medical Workforce Adviser 01786 431162 extension 162 jacqui.crilley@nhs.net Laura Bayley Medical Workforce Adviser 01786 431165 extension 165 laura.bayley@nhs.net Elspeth Gillespie Medical Workforce Adviser 01786 431159 extension 159 Elspeth.gillespie@nhs.net Lynsey Doherty Medical Workforce Adviser 01786 4311170 extension 170 Lynsey.doherty@nhs.net 12 Pre-Employment Screening Criminal Convictions – Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme In February 2011 the Scottish Government introduced a new membership scheme to replace and improve upon the current disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups. The duties of this post requires you to undertake regulated work with children and young people (individuals aged under 18 years) and/or protected adults (individuals aged 16 or over who is provided with (and thus receives) a type of care, support or welfare service). Candidates who are successful at interview for this post will therefore be required to be a member of the PVG Scheme and consent to NHS Forth Valley obtaining a Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update. Any failure to disclose such convictions could result in the withdrawal of any offer of employment, and disciplinary action, including dismissal, may be taken. Health Screening The successful candidate will be required to produce evidence of Hepatitis B and C status prior to appointment and to undergo the health screening required for the post. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Occupational Health assessment. Confidentiality During the course of their employment with NHS Forth Valley, employees may have access to information about staff or patients or other aspects of NHS Forth Valley’s activities, about which they have a duty to maintain confidentiality at all times. In common with all other staff, the post holder will have, in addition, a responsibility to ensure that information relating to your work and the operation of the Forth Valley Acute Services in general is kept and maintained securely in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998), the Board’s policies and good practice. In particular, the disclosure of commercial or other confidential information which may affect the Board’s business interests or endangers the survival of any of its services will be regarded as a fundamental breach of the mutual confidence which must exist between the employer and the employee. Infection Control and Hand Washing Policy NHS Forth Valley is committed to providing as clean and safe environment as possible for staff, patients and visitors. The post holder will be required to comply with the Infection Control and Hand Washing Policies. Health & Safety at Work All employees have a responsibility for their own health & safety and the health & safety of others who may be affected by what they do. Employees also have a duty to co-operate with their employer by following NHS Forth Valley policies and procedures and safe systems of work; by using equipment safely and by bringing any shortcomings in health and safety arrangements to the attention of their employer. Where something is provided in the interests of health & safety employees must not interfere or misuse it. All employees have a legal responsibility to report any shortcomings in terms of this in their area. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility for monitoring health & safety arrangements and ensuring staff are following policies and procedures and safe systems of work. 13 Partnership Agreement NHS Forth Valley is committed to partnership working. All employees are required to contribute to the development of partnership working by: supporting NHS Forth Valley in delivering its goals and objectives; supporting continuous improvement in individual performance and the performance of the relevant team / department, directorate and NHS Forth Valley; attending training, development and other activities aimed at improving individual skills for the benefit of the organisation and patient care. Tobacco Policy It is the policy of NHS Forth Valley to discourage the habit of smoking within the organisation and to provide a smoke free environment. NHS Forth Valley’s policy is to establish no smoking as the norm and smoking is not permitted anywhere within NHS premises including residences and grounds. The Occupational Health Service will assist members of staff who wish to stop smoking by providing or facilitating the following services: Information on smoking and ways to stop Personal support Health Education materials and helpline numbers Nicotine replacement therapy Smoking Cessation support Nursery Facilities There is an independently run on-site nursery at Stirling Community Hospital with places open to staff and the general public. For further information please contact: Chapter One Childcare (SCH site): (01786) 465112 14 CRITERIA FOR CONSULTANT IN GASTROENTEROLOGY Qualifications Essential MRCP (UK), or equivalent * Desirable Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or PhD higher degree Full GMC registration * MBA or other relevant diplomas Completion Certificate of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Medicine and Gastroenterology or eligible to apply for CCST. Experience Candidates who are within six months of achieving CCST, at the time of interview are also eligible to apply. * At least 2 years General Competence in independent Professional Training in General ERCP Medicine* At least 12 months of Higher Specialist Training in general medicine * Knowledge and skills Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions Good written and oral communication skills Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. Experience of working in a multi- report writing; thesis disciplinary team Appropriate sub specialty Demonstrated ability to work interest and knowledge. unsupervised and make decisions High level of competence in the clinical aspects of Gastroenterology and evidence of an ability to develop new skills and train colleagues as appropriate. Good IT and administrative skills. 15 Academic Participation in research or Formal research training; clinical audit to improve clinical demonstrated ability to design a care. research or audit project Participation in departmental teaching Formal training in teaching methods; demonstrated ability in teaching / training. Management Understanding of management Demonstrated ability to manage issues including medical e.g. project work; mentoring discipline; clinical governance, junior staff service planning and willingness to contribute to the activity of the NHS in Forth Valley. Other Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, and contribute to team and skills development. Willing to travel as required by the duties of the post. Must pass Occupational Health Screening and have a suitably up to date immunisation record (e.g. Hep B, C etc) Shortlisting decision will be based on the essential criteria and those with a *; assessment against the remaining criteria will be made during the interview process. APPLICATION PROCESS To apply for this post, please submit a completed medical application form giving names and addresses of 2 referees (one of which should be your current or most recent employer), details of GMC registration, licence to practice and CCT or CESR(CP) (or evidence of eligibility to apply) to: Career Grade Medical Workforce Euro House 1st Floor Wellgreen Place Stirling FK8 2DJ reference number: 0413175 Interview date: XXXX Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 5th July 16