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NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
SPECIALTY DOCTOR - COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS WITH AN INTEREST IN ADOPTION AND
FOSTERING
Part-Time (8 Programmed Activities)
MD/748/13
Applications are invited for this replacement post in the context of a colleague’s retiral, to join a
cohesive, established team of paediatricians in delivering children’s services in Ayrshire. This a
community paediatric post and would be based in the department of Child Health in Rainbow House
Child Development centre in Irvine.
We are looking for an enthusiastic speciality doctor community paediatric colleague to join a team of 5
Speciality Doctors and 4 Consultant Paediatricians covering the three localities of Ayrshire. The
successful applicant would provide Specialist Community clinics in their locality. In addition, the
successful candidate will be supported in developing an interest in adoption and fostering and
vulnerable children. Currently adoption medicals, reports and panel attendances are managed by a
speciality doctor in each locality of Ayrshire, with a contribution to Child Development work, as well as
one speciality doctor per locality. This post looks to replace that resource within South Ayrshire.
Services for Looked After and Accomodated Children (LAAC) services are nurse led. There is a
Consultant Lead for Looked After and Accomodated/Vulnerable Children and it is anticipated that the
successful applicant would work closely with this colleague. There are, in addition Consultant leads for
Neurodisability and Child Protection based within rainbow House
Community Paediatrics is integrated in to Children’s Services. There will be opportunity to provide input
to general paediatrics if so desired.
Applicants will be appropriately experienced with Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to
Practice, and will have completed 4 years full-time postgraduate training, 2 years of which shall be
within relevant specialties to Paediatrics. Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child
Health (MRCPCH) or equivalent is desirable.
The Terms and Conditions of service are those determined by the New Terms and Conditions of the
Specialty Doctor grade and is offered on a 8 Programmed Activity basis. Applications from individuals
who may wish to work on a part-time or job share basis will be considered.
If you are interested, further information can be obtained or arrangements to visit can be made by
contacting Dr C. Morrison, Clinical Director, at the Paediatric Office, University Hospital Crosshouse,
Kilmarnock on 01563 825761.
Applications in the form of a current CV, along with the names and addresses (postal and email) of 2
referees, should be forwarded to Gillian.Bell@aapct.scot.nhs.uk no later than 2 December 2013
(noon). Please Quote Ref No: MD/748/13
Job Packs, including job description, are available for download at www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk. Details of all our
Medical Posts can be found at www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk. You can also obtain further information about the
organisation at www.nhsaaa.net.uk.
JOB DESCRIPTION
SPECIALTY DOCTOR - COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS WITH AN INTEREST IN ADOPTION AND
FOSTERING/VULNERABLE CHILDREN
1.
INTRODUCTION
This replacement post (8 PAs) is intended to support delivery of Community Paediatric Services in Ayrshire. It is
envisaged that the appointee will develop and subsequently provide input to the local adoption and fostering
panel as the Paediatric Medical Advisor, in addition to maintaining a developmental caseload. The appointee will
work closely with the established Community Paediatric Team and will be supported in developing their role by
the Consultant Lead in Adoption and Fostering/Vulnerable Children and by the locality based Consultant in
relation to developmental assessment and liaison work.
There is at present no on call commitment in the post however there is an understanding that this could be
reviewed if necessary as a result of service reconfiguration in the future.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a total population of approximately 380,000 with 72,000 children under the age of
16 years.
2.
FACILITIES, RESOURCES AND ACTIVITY
2.1 FACILITIES
Community Paediatrics and Community Child Health:
The Child Health Service is delivered from numerous locations across Ayrshire and Arran. The Child
Development Centre (Rainbow House) and main Child Health Offices are located at Ayrshire Central
Hospital in Irvine. Rainbow House was recently refurbished and extended to provide a state of the art
facility. The Community Paediatric Team, comprising Medical, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational
Therapy, Clinical Child Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy and administrative staff, is located
within Rainbow House. Much of the clinical work of the Team is delivered at locations outwith the Unit.
In addition to neurodevelopmental clinics, specialist clinics held in Rainbow House include, Epilepsy,
Neuromuscular (principally Duchenne MD), Communication Disorders(ASD), Tone Management and
Botulinum Toxin. Each locality is served by two paediatric speciality doctors to provide support for
nurseries and schools and liaison with Education and Social Work. Special interests include audiology
and hearing impairment and autism assessment. In each area one of the speciality doctors provides
input to adoption.
General Paediatrics:
The Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Crosshouse is responsible for the in-patient and out-patient
care of the section of the population between birth and the 16th birthday. A major reconfiguration of the
service took place in 2006, bringing all inpatient services on to one site. The general paediatric unit at
University Hospital Crosshouse was extended and completely refurbished to provide co-location of a
dedicated Outpatient Suite with 6 consulting rooms, a 10-bedded Children’s Assessment Unit and a
dedicated inpatient unit including not only medical paediatrics but also designated paediatric ID and
dermatology beds and paediatric surgical specialities (general paediatric surgery, orthopaedics, ENT,
dental surgery, plastic surgery and ophthalmology). There are 23 (26 during the winter months) inpatient
beds, including 4 in a dedicated adolescent facility. The majority of patients for elective surgery in the
above specialities are catered for in the Day Surgery Unit (separate from the inpatient facilities).
The University Hospital Ayr also has a dedicated Paediatric out-patient suite. In addition, General
Paediatric out-patient clinics are held at Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine, at East Ayrshire Community
Hospital in Cumnock, at the Davidson Hospital in Girvan, at the Brooksby Centre in Largs and at the War
Memorial Hospital in Lamlash on the Isle of Arran. Most clinics are of a general nature but there are
dedicated clinics for children with cystic fibrosis and diabetes. In addition there are joint clinics in
cardiology, endocrinology, epilepsy, gastroenterology and genetics held locally with visiting specialists
from Yorkhill.
Neonatology:
Ayrshire Maternity Unit is the only maternity unit in Ayrshire, catering for approximately 3,800 deliveries
per annum. There is a 20 cot Neonatal Unit with 5 designated intensive care cots and a 4-bedded
transitional care area in the postnatal ward. The Neonatal Unit provides level 3 neonatal intensive care
and has facilities to provide conventional and trigger ventilation, high frequency oscillation and nitric
oxide management of neonatal respiratory problems. There is an ultrasound scanner with colour Doppler
and a telemedicine link to Consultant Cardiologists and Paediatric Surgeons at Yorkhill. There are no
facilities for neonatal surgery locally. There are currently five Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in
post.
Education:
Undergraduates from Glasgow and Dundee Universities come to Ayrshire for paediatric blocks.
Foundation Year 2 and General Practice Specialty Trainees in their 2nd year of training come for 4 month
blocks of paediatric training. Specialty Trainees on the West of Scotland paediatric rotation come to
Ayrshire at various stages of their training for periods of up to one year on our middle grade rota. Both
Paediatric and Community Child Health staff attend joint CME meetings on a monthly basis. There are
also a number of regular Journal Clubs.
2.2 MEDICAL STAFF RESOURCES
Consultants:
Dr C Morrison (Clinical Director/ /High Dependency/Cardiology/Epilepsy)
Dr N. Cordeiro (Clinical Lead Community/Neurodisability/Epilepsy)
Dr J Staines (General /Endocrine/Cardiology/Neonates/Community)
Dr Mona Rahim (Community/Clinical Lead Child Protection)
Dr Sarah Brown (Clinical Lead LAAC/ Community/Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)
Dr B Oates (General/Rheumatology/ Nephrology/ Allergy)
Dr T Adams (General /Respiratory/Neonates)
Dr S Kinmond (General /Respiratory/Metabolic/Neonates)
Dr C Findlay (General /Endocrine/Diabetes/Child Protection Link/ Epilepsy)
Dr S Williamson (General /Endocrine/Diabetes)
Dr Lawrence Armstrong (General /Gastroenterology)
Dr S Guthrie (Neonates)
Associate Specialists: Dr F Barnes (Neonates)
Dr A Yacoub (Diabetes/CF),
Dr Sheila Smith (Community/Child Protection)
Speciality Doctors:
Dr S Coy (General)
Dr J Siddique (Neonates/General)
Dr Shamyla Shah (Neonates/General)
Dr Isobel Crichton (Community/Adoption and Fostering),
Dr Gerald Lui (Community/Autism)
Dr Catriona McGregor(Community/ Adoption and Fostering/Audiology)
Dr Jim Holland (Community Sessional)
Middle Grade training posts: currently 9 (anticipated to reduce to 6 over next few years)
GPST 2 level posts: 6
Fy2: 7
There are five Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (ANNPs) in post and a further 2 are expected to
be appointed in the next year. They contribute to both “1st on” and middle grade rotas in neonatology.
2.3 ACTIVITY
Figures for Acute Paediatrics 2008-2009
Children’s Assessment Neonatal Unit
Unit
2688 admissions (all 4721
children
seen 414 admissions
specialties combined)
(1636 admitted)
Inpatients
New outpatients
2016
3. FUTURE PLANS FOR THE DIRECTORATE
Various challenges face our service at present. We anticipate a steady reduction in middle grade posts over the
next few years and are planning to cope with this using a combination of strategies including development of
more nurse practitioners and specialist nurses as well as changes in consultant working patterns.
We also face challenges with future proofing a service to cope in the longer term with retirements and the
ongoing reorganisation of children’s services. We would anticipate further amalgamation of traditionally
community based and acute services in terms of providing a single well coordinated service to meet all the
health care needs of the children of Ayrshire.
4. PROPOSED WEEKLY PROGRAMME
The appointee will be fully supported by the Clinical Director, and the Clinical Leads for Looked After and
Accomodated/Vulnerable Children and the Health Care Manager in providing services for looked after and
accommodated children. This will involve close work with colleagues already working within the service as well
as support to promote developments against national standards.
A prospective timetable is offered; while total sessions are correct, the times of different activities may change
depending on availability of clinic space etc.
The job plan will be reviewed with the successful candidate no later than 3 months following appointment and
where possible discussion may take place in advance of appointment. Job plan review thereafter will be no less
frequent than annually.
The agreed job plan will include all the specialty doctor’s professional duties and commitments, including agreed
Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).
DAY
Monday
From / To
0900-1300
HOSPITAL/
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
TOTAL HOURS PER
ACTIVITY INCLUDING
TRAVEL TIME
½ day
Off
Off
1300-1700
Tuesday
From / To
Crosshouse
SPA
4 SPA
0900-1400
ACH - RH
Adoption and Fostering Admin
4 DCC
1400-1700
Locality HC
Clinic
4 DCC
Wednesday
0900-1400
ACH HC - RH
Clinic/SNS Medicals
4 DCC
1400-1700
Locality HC
Clinic
4 DCC
Thursday
From / To
0900-1400
ACH
Admin
4 DCC
1200-1700
School
Clinic
4 DCC
Friday
0900-1400
South Ayrshire
1400-1700
Saturday
Adoption and Fostering Panel
4 DCC
Off
Off
28 DCC
4 SPA
Sunday
4.2
Notes on the Programme
Patient Administration. This activity covers the management of individual patients including Out Patient
administration, results reporting, letters/’phone calls to parents, carers, GPs and members of the wider
multidisciplinary team involved in the patients’ care.
Travel: Any travel allocation will be included within the Total Programmed Activities and will be determined by
location at which Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional Activities are carried out.
Supporting Professional Activities: A minimum of 1 SPA is included in the indicative job plan, amounting to
168 hours per annum which shall normally be sufficient to reflect activities such as revalidation, appraisal,
personal audit, and professional development (occurring outwith the 30 days of study leave entitlement in any
three year period). Time permitting, it may also cover minimal teaching, training and non-clinical administration.
The exact timing and location of SPAs, and flexibility around these, will be agreed during the 1:1 meeting with
the Clinical Director/Associate Medical Director and included in the prospective job plan.
On call arrangements: There is at present no on call requirement in the post however it will be accepted that
this may become necessary due to service reconfiguration and this would addressed at that time.
5. THE POST: SPECIALTY DOCTOR COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS - ADOPTION AND FOSTERING
The postholder will be accountable to the Clinical Director who will agree the Job Plan.
He/she will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of
services and will share with Consultant colleagues in providing the medical contribution to management.
Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, he/she is expected to observe the Division’s
agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow
the standing orders and financial instructions of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
The postholder is required to comply with the Organisation's Health and Safety Policies.
5.1
Resources
The staff resources of the Directorate are listed elsewhere. The postholder will have access to such general
administrative support as is required for the discharge of his/her duties and responsibilities.
This will include the provision of adequate secretarial and clerical support and the availability of accommodation,
equipment etc.
The postholder will receive support from such other professional staff as are employed within the Division and
are deployed to his/her area of patient care.
5.2
Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include:
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The new appointee will be responsible, to consultant colleagues, for the care and management of
children in Ayrshire referred for developmental assessments, liaison with education and social work and
as medical advisor to adoption and fostering panel in South Ayrshire.
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, accreditation and examination duties as required, and for
contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. The postholder will be expected to
comply with College recommendations on Continuing Medical Education.
The postholder will be required to comply with Organisational Policies on Clinical Governance.
Requirements to participate in medical audit and in continuing medical education
5.3
Annual Appraisal & Job Planning

The postholder will also be required to participate in annual appraisal. Job planning is linked closely with, but is
separate from, the agreed appraisal scheme for consultants. The job plan review will take into account the
outcome of the appraisal discussion and reflect the agreed personal development plan.
6.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Are those determined by the Terms and Conditions of the Speciality Doctor (Scotland) contract as
amended from time to time.
This post involves exposure-prone procedures and so you will be required to undergo Enhanced
Immunisation clearance checks. You will also need to be cleared by Disclosure Scotland PVG.
7.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND VISITING
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Dr Calum Morrison, Clinical Director
(Paediatric Office, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock KA2 0BE Tel. 01563 825761), with whom visiting
arrangements can also be made.
The last date for application is 2 December 2013.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
POST OF: Specialty Doctor Community Paediatrics with an Interest in Adoption and Fostering
LOCATION: Child Health, Rainbow House, Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine
QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Full GMC Registration with current Licence to Practice
Minimum of 4 years postgraduate training, of which at least 2 years
should be within relevant specialties within Paediatrics.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCE
REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
MRCPCH or equivalent
DESIRABLE
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
General Experience:
Team Working

Development
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
Knowledge of paediatrics
Ability to communicate effectively
with children of all ages and their
families and with all levels of staff
 Ability to work efficiently and
timeously
 Experience in management of
looked after and accommodated
children and of adoption and
fostering
 Experience of child protection
Effective Team Player

IT literacy
Ability to participate
in neonatal rota
Willingness to
participate in acute
paediatric rota
Evidence of relevant Continuing
Professional Development
Evidence of satisfactory compliance
with appraisal requirements
Teaching & Training

Research &
Publications

Interest in and
knowledge of advances
in medical education and
training.
Evidence of publications
of a high standard
relating to specialty
Clinical Audit
Management and
Administration

Proven organisational skills

Evidence of interest and
experience in medical
audit

Proven management
experience
Understanding of
resource management
and quality assurance.

Personal and
Interpersonal Skills

A willingness to accept flexibility to
meet the changing needs of the NHS
in Scotland

Ability to operate on a
variety of different levels
FURTHER INFORMATION
1.
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
NHS Ayrshire and Arran Health Board.
2.
3.
GRADE AND SALARY
HOURS OF DUTY
4.
SUPERANNUATION
You will be eligible to participate in the Scottish NHS Scheme. Superannuation benefits
accrued in the NHS Scheme elsewhere in the UK can be directly transferred to the Scottish
Scheme by arrangement between the two pensions agencies. The transferability of other
public sector pension scheme entitlements may be possible and may be explored on
appointment.
5.
CAR LEASING
A car lease may be available in accordance with NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s Car Leasing
Policy.
6.
LOCATION
For employment purposes, the base will be either University Hospital Crosshouse,
University Hospital Ayr, Ayrshire Central Hospital, or Ailsa Hospital. The post may require
you to travel to and work at various locations in Ayrshire and Arran and occasionally further
afield. Home to work expenses will be met by yourself. Travel expenses during the
course of work will be met by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
7.
TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED WHEN ATTENDING FOR INTERVIEW
Reasonable travel expenses incurred when attending for interview will be reimbursed. The
travel expenses for the successful candidate will be paid when they take up post and will
be included in their first monthly salary. Please note, however, reimbursement of
expenses shall NOT be made to individuals who refuse an offer of employment on the
grounds which, in the opinion of NHS Ayrshire and Arran, are inadequate. Travel
expenses will normally be reimbursed from the point of entry to the UK.
9.
REMOVAL EXPENSES
Removal expenses, associated with necessary relocation to the area, may be payable to
the successful candidate. It will be confirmed at interview whether or not removal
expenses are applicable. A maximum of £12,000 may be reimbursed for reasonable
removal expenses.
10.
ANNUAL LEAVE
The annual leave entitlement appropriate to this grade is 6 weeks. Public holidays, as
determined for NHS Ayrshire and Arran staff, are granted in addition to the annual leave
entitlement.
11.
SMOKING, ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND HEALTH AT WORK
NHS Ayrshire and Arran operates designated policies on *smoking, alcohol and drugs. All
staff are required to observe these policies.
* subject to impending legislation
12.
CLINICAL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to supporting staff in their personal development.
Consultant Staff have an entitlement to a maximum of 30 days (including off-duty days
falling within the period of leave) in any 3 years.
13.
DISABLED APPLICANTS
14.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran welcomes applications from people with disabilities and has been
approved by the Employment Services Department, as an employer who is “positive about
disabled people”. Please contact the Human Resources Department in advance of
interview should you have any special requirements.
OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT
Any offer of employment is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory medical report from
our Occupational Health Service, Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records check, 3
references and proof of CCST and current full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice.
Asylum & Immigration Act 1996 and 2004 (Section 8)
The Asylum & Immigration Act 1996 and 2004 requires employment checks to ensure that
all employees are legally employed in the United Kingdom. Any offer of employment shall
be subject to confirmation that the candidate is legally eligible for employment within the
UK. You shall therefore be required to provide relevant original documents as proof of
eligibility.
15.
NEXT STEPS
Applications are invited by Curriculum Vitae to be submitted electronically to:
medicalrecruitment@aapct.scot.nhs.uk by the specified closing date.
Additional Information may be obtained from the following links:
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Web site
http://www.nhsayrshireandarran.com
Living & Working in Scotland
http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/living-and-working-in-scotland.aspx
West of Scotland Deanery - Key Fact Sheet – useful web sites eg list of hospitals in area,
councils, transport, tourist information:
http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/media/9362/westofscotlanddeaneryfactsheet.pdf
Web Sites of Interest for Candidates
1.
Scottish Health on the web
www.show.scot.nhs.uk
2.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
www.nhsaaa.net
3.
Scottish Executive
www.scotland.gov.uk
4.
Local Government Councils
www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk
www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
5.
Ayrshire and Arran Tourist Board
www.ayrshire-arran.com
6.
Useful Reading:
The following documents can be obtained via the SHOW website by accessing Publications:
“Our National Health – A plan for action, a plan for change” sets out a clear statement of national
priorities for health and the NHS in Scotland.
“Rebuilding our National Health Service” this document provides guidance to the service on the
implementation of the policies as set out in “Our National Health – A plan for action, a plan for
change”
Local Health Plan within the Ayrshire and Arran Health Board website – publications.