NHS Lanarkshire – Information Pack
POSITION: Specialty Doctor in
Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
Reference
Grade
Location
Hours / PA’s
Salary Scale
Closing Date
REF MS/0114/12
Quote on all correspondence
Specialty Doctor in Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
Initially based at Wishaw General or Hairmyres Hospital
10 PA’s per week (Part-time may be considered)
Specialty Doctor
Noon on Tuesday 25th February 2014
Your
Application
Thank you for expressing an interest in the above post within NHS
Lanarkshire. Please find all the relevant information attached to begin the
application process.
Should you require further information regarding this post you can contact
the Medical Staffing team or make informal enquiries with the department
using the contact details below.
To ensure we can process your application as easily as possible please
complete all the information required within the Application Pack and email
with your CV.
Contact
Details
Telephone
Email
Application
Process
To apply, please email your CV to the above, along with the Application
Pack.
Application Pack.doc
01698 377720
Lynn.cliens@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Lanarkshire NHS
Inserts.pdf
Additional
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by:Arrangements Mr. A Gregori
Clinical Director
01355 584777
Mr. A MacDonald
Consultant
01698 361100
Date when the The post is vacant immediately and a start date will be agreed with the
post is Vacant successful candidate.
NHS
Lanarkshire
For further information regarding NHS Lanarkshire and it’s hospitals,
please visit our website:- www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and Positive about Disabled People.
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POSITION: Specialty Doctor in
Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
POST INFORMATION
The Post
The successful candidates will join our existing Consultants and their
teams in providing a full range of Orthopaedic services within NHS
Lanarkshire. The successful candidates will be based initially within
Hairmyres and Wishaw General Hospital, possibly rotating to other site
annually.
WORK PROGRAMME
The timetable of fixed commitments will not exceed 12 Programmed
Activities including out of hours sessions and will be subject to negotiation.
The following is a sample Job Plan and may not reflect the actual pattern
of the working week depending on particular consultant team allocation.
Monday
Am
Pm
TYPE OF WORK
Elective Theatre
Elective Theatre
Tuesday
Am
Pm
Fracture Clinic
Return Clinic
Wednesday
Am
Pm
Trauma Theatre
Thursday
Am
Pm
New Orthopaedic Clinic
Friday
Am
Pm
Ward Round and Administration
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake routine ward work
as appropriate.
General
Provisions
You will be answerable to Clinical Director who will agree your job plan.
Health and
Safety
You are required to comply with NHS Lanarkshire Health and Safety
Policies.
Junior Medical
Staff
You will be responsible for the training and supervision of the Junior
Medical staff who work with you, and you will be expected to devote time
to this on a regular basis. In addition, you will be expected to ensure that
staff have access to advice and counseling. If appropriate, you will be
named in the contracts of Doctors in training grades as the person
responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice
to such Doctors on their career.
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POSITION: Specialty Doctor in
Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
THE ORTHOPAEDIC DIRECTORATE
The Orthopaedic Directorate is part of the Surgical Directorate which incorporates General
Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Maxillo-Facial and ENT Surgery. Each
Hospital has Orthopaedic and Trauma beds and active support from GORU for the
rehabilitation of the frail elderly.
MEDICAL STAFFING
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons
Wishaw
Mr. M ElDeen (Locum)
Mr. N Miller
Mr. R Gaheer (Locum)
Mr. A MacDonald (Clinical Lead)
Ms A Oliver
Mr. R Kulkarni
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons
Hairmyres
Mr. K Ayoub
Mr. A Eslami
Mr. A Gregori
Mr. K Periasamy
Ms R Miller(Clinical Lead)
Mr G O’Neill
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons
Monklands
Mr. I McLeod
Mr. B Singh
Mr. A Campbell
Mr. M Mathew
Mr. M. Agrawal (Clinical Lead)
Ms. D Bramley
Locum
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POSITION: Specialty Doctor in
Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
Career Grade Doctors Wishaw
Locum
Mr. F Bezem Associate Specialist
Mr. L Al Badran Staff Grade
Career Grade Doctors Hairmyres
Vacancy
Mr. R Dawoud, Associate Specialist
Career Grade Doctors Monklands
Mr. S Thajam Associate Specialist
Mr. B Sinha Associate Specialist
Mr. S Shareef Specialty Doctor
Mr. V Velu, Specialty Doctor
Registrars Two on rotation form West of Scotland Orthopaedic Training Program to each hospital
Each department also has GPSTO1s, FY2s and CT and ST1& 2 level trainees.
Each hospital has a middle grade rota of five, six or seven given the numbers in the
rota (4% supplement to be confirmed.).
DIRECTORATE STAFF
Mr. A Gregori
Mr. Paul Clark
Clinical Director
Service Manager
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POSITION: Specialty Doctor in
Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Orthopaedic services have first class facilities, with a pneumatic tube
THE WORK OF system to transfer patient samples and all hospitals have a computerised
THE
results service within NHS Lanarkshire to provide a comprehensive
DEPARTMENT
service to the local community and beyond.
We currently provide a service for both elective and trauma patients. A
wide range of surgical interventions is offered from minor procedures to
reconstructive joint replacement and with dedicated weekday trauma lists.
Current activity:
Hairmyres
Monklands
Wishaw
640 hip fractures yearly
210
190
240
600+ Primary Arthroplasties/yr
280
140
220
The departments have full support from radiological services including
MRI and on site CT scanning. A comprehensive physiotherapy service
including dedicated physiotherapy gym and a limited Occupational
Therapy service is provided. Further support is provided by on site
laboratory services etc.
Each Hospital has a fully staffed dedicated orthopaedic clinic area, which
includes extensive plastering and splinting facilities. There is a core of
trained orthopaedic nursing staff throughout.
Directorate staff are encouraged to participate in the units ongoing
commitment to total quality management and university and
multidisciplinary meetings are held on a regular basis to discuss issues
including future development of the services.
Work
Programme
As required under Section 3 of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the
duties and responsibilities are supported by a job plan and work
programme detailed as follows:
Job Planning/Programmed Activities
The job plan will be dependent on the successful candidate’s subspecialty
training and interests. 1 SPA will be included in the job plan.
On taking up post a Job Plan will be agreed between the person
appointed and the Clinical Director. The Job Plan will be reviewed
informally after 3 months in post and then again on a formal basis after 6
months in post.
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POSITION: Specialty Doctor in
Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
In addition, other
activities not
occurring at fixed
times.
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Reviewing new admissions.
Discussing referrals, in patient and out patient with Colleagues (daily).
Discussing management/investigation of patients with colleagues in
other appropriate Clinical Support Services
Ward Referrals, Discussing patient management/ reviewing patients
with doctors in training and Nursing Staff out with formal ward rounds.
Speaking to GP’s, outpatients re results.
Vetting Fast Track clinic referrals/ allocating appointments (daily).
CPD and Appraisal
Audit
Review of the
Job Plan
This job plan is subject to review at least once a year by the post holder
and the Clinical Director as noted in the terms and conditions. The
procedures set out in the ‘Terms & Conditions of Service’ must be
followed if it is not possible to agree a job plan, either initially or at an
annual review.
Audit and
research
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in audit
processes and there is an active clinical audit department available to
assist. An interest in research will be supported.
Continuing
Professional
Development
Study leave is available within the terms and conditions of service with the
approval of the Clinical Director. The appointee will be required to fulfill
such demands for continuing professional development as the Royal
College of Surgeons (or other relevant bodies) may make.
Honorary
Academic Status
If involved in undergraduate teaching status can be applied for.
Applications can be made via the Hospital Sub-dean and then to the
appropriate academic department within the University.
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POSITION: Specialty Doctor in
Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
PERSON PROFILE
Attributes
Essential
Useful
Qualifications
MB ChB / FRCS or Equivalent. Will hold a
current full GMC registration with a license to
practice.
Training
Shall have completed at least four years’ fulltime postgraduate training (or its equivalent
gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least
two of which will be in a Specialty Training
Programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed
term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or
shall have equivalent experiences and
competencies
Research
Experience of working on audit and research Must be able to show
projects
evidence of research
projects undertaken
Publications
Should have a minimum of
one published article
Experience
Able to manage most of the common Familiarity with working
orthopaedic emergency and elective surgery processes in NHS.
presentations and surgical management
thereof.
Able to demonstrate a
special interest area within
Orthopaedics
Knowledge
Must be up to date with all current orthopaedic Proven Ability to teach
and Skills
practice and management.
Must have
excellent communication skills.
Disposition
Must be a hard working, individual who is
willing to be flexible for the needs of the
department. Must have excellent interpersonal
skills with both colleagues and patients.
Other
Current Driving Licence
If there is any reason why a disabled person
should not be considered suitable for this post,
please provide details:
Name
Designation
Date
Prepared By:Mr A Gregori
Clinical Director
January 2014
The post requires physical dexterity.
Uncorrected visual or hearing defect would be
incompatible with the nature of the work.
Approved By:Mr A Khan
Associate Medical Director
January 2014
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POSITION: Specialty Doctor in
Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SPECIALTY DOCTOR
a)
This appointment is offered on the Terms and Conditions of the Specialty Doctor Contract.
b)
This appointment is superannuable under the NHS Superannuation Scheme, which
is contracted out of the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme (SERPS). New
employees commencing employment from 1 March 2013 onwards will automatically
be enrolled in the pension scheme and your remuneration will be subject to
deduction of superannuation contributions.
To opt-out, you must contact the Scottish Public Pensions Agency directly on Tel:
01896 893000. Should you choose to opt-out in accordance with these changes you
will be enrolled into the scheme again every 3 years (June 2016, 2019 etc) when the
same process will apply.
For further information on the benefits of the scheme, please contact an advisor of
The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) Tel: 01896 893100, or download/view
a member’s guide at www.sppa.gov.uk/nhs/forms.htm.
c)
The employment is subject to 3 months’ notice on either side subject always to the
appeal and other provisions of schedule 18 of the Pay and Conditions of Service of
Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and Doctors and Dentists in Public Health Medicine and
the Community Health Service, New Contracts for Specialty Doctor and Associate
Specialist Grades.
d)
Reimbursement of certain telephone charges may be payable on application to NHS
Lanarkshire. The successful candidate must be contactable throughout any on-call
period.
e)
The successful candidate, if not already employed by the NHS Lanarkshire, will be
required to complete a medical questionnaire to obtain medical clearance from the
Occupational Health Physician.
f)
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland PVG
(Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme) form. No approach will be made without written
permission of the successful applicant who will be asked to sign and complete a
disclosure PVG application, giving authorisation for the check to be undertaken.
g)
NHS Lanarkshire does not negotiate salary placements. On commencement the salary will
be in line with Schedule 14 of the terms and conditions of the Specialty Doctor contract.
Appointees start on the scale minimum except in the circumstances of paragraphs 5 - 9 of
Schedule 14 of the terms and conditions of service.
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POSITION: Specialty Doctor in
Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
h)
From 1st April 2013, the starting salary for the post is £37,176 per annum (based on 10
Programmed Activities per week). The successful candidate’s total salary will be
dependent on his/her previous service history. Remuneration for any extra programmed
activities will be dependent upon the job plan agreed at the time of appointment.
i)
Dependent upon present place of residence, NHS Lanarkshire may require the successful
candidate to undertake to remove home to a distance acceptable to NHS Lanarkshire,
normally within 10 miles of the base Hospital, in which case removal expenses will be
payable in accordance with NHS Lanarkshire Policy. In some cases, however, a
residence more than 10 miles distant from the base hospital will be acceptable and in this
case removal expenses will be subject to the prior approval of the Associate Medical
Director for such a residence. The position will be made clear to the successful candidate
on application
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POSITION: Specialty Doctor in
Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
DECLARATIONS/CONVICTIONS STATEMENT
The following should be used when completing DECLARATIONS/ CONVICTIONS within the
application pack.
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 and to behave appropriately,
towards patients. NHS Employees 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.
Applications 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 the 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 if 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
other factors which 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 a caution, or fitness to practice 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 practice 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: Marlene Fraser (01698)
377752 in confidence, for advice.
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POSITION: Specialty Doctor in
Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Posts)
IMMIGRATION
Overseas
Doctors and
Dentists
Changes to
Immigration
Impact of
Change
Further
Information
For the purpose of immigration status, overseas doctors and dentists are
those who, regardless of where they obtain their primary medical/dental
qualification, are not nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA). A
list of EEA countries is attached.
On 7th March 2006 the Department of Health announced changes to the
immigration rules for postgraduate doctors and dentists. The changes
came into effect on 3rd April 2006 and mean that all doctors and dentists
who wish to work in the UK from outside the EEA will need to meet the
requirements of an employment category such as the work permit
provisions. New applications for permit-free training visas will no longer
be granted for doctors undertaking training posts
Non-EEA doctors and dentists will still be able to come and train in the
UK and are still eligible to apply, in open competition for training posts
provided all the other eligibility criteria is met. However, training posts
will now be considered employment for immigration purposes. Work
permits will only be issued where there is a specific post for the
overseas doctors that cannot be filled by someone from the EEA.
The changes in immigration requirements for trainee doctors and
dentists are a result of a Scottish Executive Health Department
announcement and immigration issues are the remit of the Home Office.
Clarification and further information can be accessed from the following:Home Office
Work Permits
EEA Countries
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/
Austria
Greece
The Netherlands
Belgium
Hungary
Norway
Bulgaria
Iceland
Poland
Cyprus
Republic of Ireland Portugal
Czech Republic
Italy
Romania
Denmark
Latvia
Slovakia
Estonia
Liechtenstein
Slovenia
Finland
Lithuania
Spain
France
Luxembourg
Sweden
Germany
Malta
UK
NB – Switzerland is not in the EEA, Swiss Nationals have the same
rights as EEA nationals.
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