CONSULTANT
CARDIOLOGIST
GLASGOW ROYAL
INFIRMARY
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 37132D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 22ND MAY 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: CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST
BASE: GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Cardiologist. This is a new
post and will support further developments in Cardiology provision within the
North East of Glasgow. The post will be based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
and may involve outpatient sessions at the new Stobhill Hospital. The
successful candidate will integrate with existing consultant colleagues and
provide clinical excellence in Cardiology.
This post will offer a real opportunity for the successful candidate to be
involved in the provision of a successful modern consultant led service.
All major specialties are represented within Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Currently there are 55 Consultant Physicians with special interests in Acute
Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology,
Respiratory Medicine, Rheumatology and Elderly Care.
The post offers 9 direct clinical sessions in Cardiology and will accommodate
a special interest session. This post will require participation on the
Cardiology on call rota.
Applicants should have full GMC registration, a licence to practice, MRCP or
equivalent and eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register. Those trained
in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT 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.
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY
CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST
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.
It is anticipated that with the reorganisation of acute medical services resulting
in the closure of the Western Infirmary and the opening of the new South
Hospital (nSGH) there will be an increase in acute medical and cardiac
admissions to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
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. Where bed availability permits, patients with specific
conditions will be 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.
The Cardiology Department
The Cardiology Unit has been a leader in developing and introducing new
initiatives in the fields of electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, hypertension and
heart failure. There is a focus on multidisciplinary team working in particular
in the fields of coronary intervention, electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, heart
failure and palliative care for advanced heart failure. Weekly departmental
meetings include morbidity and mortality, complex case review, imaging and
heart failure. Allied health professional services include rapid access chest
pain, pacemaker and complex device management, palpitation, hypertension
and heart failure.
As part of the acute services review in Glasgow, the units at GRI and Stobhill
Hospital in the North East Glasgow sector have amalgamated and Cardiology
outpatient services are provided across both sites and inpatient services
concentrated at GRI.
Cardiology Wards
43A/B
CCU
Cardiology Outpatients
Cardiology out-patient clinics run daily and include general cardiology, chest
pain, arrhythmia, hypertension, heart failure and palliative care for advanced
heart failure.
Staff within the Cardiology Department
Consultants
Dr Alan P Rae
Dr Adrian Brady
Dr Derek Connelly
Dr Hany Eteiba
Dr Roy Gardner
Dr Karen Hogg
Dr Shona Jenkins
Dr Joanne Lindsay
Dr Gillian Marshall
Dr Mark Petrie
Professor Andrew Rankin
Dr Paul Rocchiccioli
Dr Stuart Watkins
Junior Medical Staff
 Specialist Registrars
 CMT’s
 Foundation Year 2
 Foundation Year 1
 GPST’s
5
2
2
2
3
Specialist Nurses
There are specialist nurses in chest pain assessment, acute medical admissions,
cardiac rehabilitation and heart failure.
Duties of Post:
Specialist interest and out-patient clinics.
It is expected that this appointment will contribute a specialist Cardiology
interest to complement and expand the interests and expertise of the existing
Consultants, which include electrophysiology, cardiac intervention, cardiac
imaging, hypertension, pacing and complex device therapy, heart failure and
palliative care for patients with advanced heart failure. This post may also
provide the opportunity for the appointee to develop further experience and
skills
in
an
area
of
special
interest
on
agreement
with
colleagues/management
Outpatient clinics may be provided on both the GRI and Stobhill sites.
Cardiology Receiving (Glasgow Royal Infirmary) and In-patient work
Acute admissions to cardiology are admitted into CCU (14 beds) and ward
43A (16 beds), each consultant is consultant of the week 1:10. Ward 43B (24
beds) is the downstream cardiology ward and it would be expected that this
new post would provide 2 consultant ward rounds each week to complement
the other 8 consultant ward rounds. With an increase in patients to GRI with
the opening of the nSGH it is likely that cardiology will expand its bed
complement and this post would contribute to that in addition to the current
team.
Cardiology On Call Rota
The non-interventional on call rota 1:8 which from May 2015 will cover
Glasgow Royal Infirmary only out of hours
Teaching
The Unit 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 appointee will be encouraged to take part in the undergraduate teaching
programme of the University of Glasgow and to undertake teaching of
postgraduates, nursing and technical staff on an ad-hoc basis. This will
require additional negotiation around SPA allowance within the proposed job
plan.
Clinical Audit
The Cardiology Unit has been actively involved in audit programmes in
several areas including
Consultant Responsibilities
 As agreed with the Clinical Director in ECMS to provide (with
consultant colleagues) a service in Cardiology 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 Clinical Director.

To offer professional supervision, training and appraisal of junior
medical, nursing and technical staff as appropriate and agreed within
job planning so as to enhance role extension 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 participate fully in consultant appraisal and personal development
planning activities.

To ensure the efficient and effective use of Acute Services resources.
A split of 9:1 between direct clinical care PAs and supporting professional
activities is now the advertised standard for all new consultant job plans in
NHSGG&C. The one SPA minimum will reflect activity such as appraisal,
personal audit and professional development occurring outside study leave
time. These activities must be specifically and clearly identified and be
agreed with the candidate and desired by the department. Any additional SPA
activity and allowance within the job plan may be available subject to
discussions between the successful candidate, Clinical Director and General
Manager.
Proposed timetable
Fixed sessions - 9 direct clinical care, 1 SPA
Monday
am
Sub-speciality
Tuesday
Acute ward round
Wednesday Admin
pm
Downstream ward round
Clinic
Thursday
Ward round cover
Clinic
Friday
Downstream ward round
SPA
Flexibility for sessions to include timing of, will be necessary to take into
consideration the changing service needs and absence of colleagues, such
commitments will be incorporated into the post holder’s job plan. The final job
plan will be agreed at or shortly after interview by agreement with the Clinical
Director, General Manager and successful candidate.
Management Arrangements
General (Internal) Medicine and Acute Medicine are part of the Emergency
Care and Medical Specialties Directorate, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Ms Anne Harkness, is the Director of Emergency Care and Medical
Specialties across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and is supported by Dr
David Raeside the Associate Medical Director and Ms Lynne Scott, Interim
Head of Nursing.
The Clinical Director for Cardiology is Dr David Murdoch and the General
Manager is Ms Melanie McColgan. Ms Rosemary Brogan is the Clinical
Services Manager for Cardiology.
Nursing leadership is provided by a
number of Lead Nurses within all specialty areas.
Living & Working in Glasgow
Today Glasgow is a compact, vibrant and modern city. In fact Glasgow’s scale
comes as a surprise to many people. It has the largest suburban rail network
outside London and is second only to the UK Capital as a retail centre. There
are good 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. From Glasgow, it is only a short journey to many
picturesque sites including Loch Lomond (45 minutes), the Argyll peninsula –
or over the sea to Arran, Skye, Iona and Mull.
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
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 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 David
Murdoch on 0141 201 1763 or Dr Alan Rae on 0141 211 0572 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 22 May 2015
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 22nd June 2015