LOCUM CONSULTANT
GENERAL SURGEON
INVERCLYDE ROYAL
HOSPITAL
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 37470D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 8TH 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: LOCUM CONSULTANT GENERAL SURGEON
BASE: INVERCLYDE ROYAL HOSPITAL
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant post in General Surgery based at
Inverclyde Royal Hospital. This is a locum post for a period of six months and the
successful candidate will provide general surgical services as part of the surgical
team within General Surgery Clyde.
The successful candidate will be able to provide a comprehensive general surgical
service; laparoscopic skills are desirable but not essential. It is expected the
successful applicant will have skills in endoscopy. The emergency component of the
post will be based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. The elective sessions relating to the
post will be delivered from Inverclyde Royal and may include outreach sessions and
sessions at Royal Alexandra Hospital.
Inverclyde Royal Hospital is a modern district general hospital in Greenock with 230
beds and provides a range of services including in-patient beds, general medical and
surgical specialties, orthopaedics, ophthalmology and Accident & Emergency.
Greenock is situated 40 minutes from Glasgow, amid superb coastal and mountain
scenery. There are excellent transport links with motorway access to Glasgow and a
fast regular rail service. Glasgow Airport is only 35 minutes away by road.
Applicants must have full GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Acute Services Division
Directorate of Surgery and Anaesthetics
LOCUM CONSULTANT GENERAL SURGEON
Inverclyde Royal Hospital
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the Largest NHS Employer in the UK and in
partnership with 8 local authorities, is responsible for the health needs of a population
of 1.2 million, almost a quarter of the entire Scottish population. The Acute Services
Division is split into nine Directorates across 18 sites with a workforce of 27,500 and
an annual budget of £1.2 billion. The geographical area covered is diverse; it covers
the major city of Glasgow, large and small towns, villages and some rural areas. We
have significant challenges ahead as we deliver the objectives set out in Better
Health Better Care and we seek to ensure that we have the right people for the right
posts delivering a comprehensive health service to the population of Greater
Glasgow and Clyde.
The Acute Services Division is the largest group of adult acute hospitals in Scotland.
This allows individuals a wide range of opportunities for professional development
whether in community-based care or general and specialty hospital services.
A total of £4.3 million capital funding has been invested into Inverclyde Royal
Hospital in the last year. Patients will have a pleasant surprise when they come to the
hospital following a £1 million refurbishment of the Accident and Emergency and an
investment of £200,000 on the main entrance area. These improvements include
new access routes for patients and enhanced patient waiting and reception areas.
The investment in Acute Services in Glasgow in the last ten years has been
considerable with two new Ambulatory Care Hospitals opened in 2009. The opening
of the new Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Care Centre (2008) and the temporary
centralisation of a number of specialties including Renal and Vascular onto the
Western Infirmary site was undertaken in anticipation of the development of the
Southern General site.
A substantial volume of complex surgical work is performed in the Glasgow and
Clyde units that provide a range of tertiary and national services. We enjoy close
links with Glasgow’s three universities and make a significant contribution to teaching
at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Research also has a high profile
within the organisation. We provide excellent facilities for students and their tutors in
the £15 million, state of the art, Wolfson Medical School based at Glasgow University
adjacent to the Western Infirmary site. Excellent education facilities are also
provided at Glasgow Royal Infirmary with a full refurbishment of the University Tower
completed in December 2013.
The hospitals north of the River Clyde, are Glasgow Royal Infirmary (including
Princess Royal Maternity Hospital), Western Infirmary, Stobhill Ambulatory Care
Hospital and Gartnavel General Hospital. Within Clyde sector the Royal Alexandra
Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital and the Vale of Leven Hospital all provide acute
surgical care with RAH and IRH also supporting unscheduled care. In south Glasgow
the Southern General Hospital and the Victoria Infirmary alongside the new Victoria
Hospital, providing ambulatory care, support the acute surgical patient.
From Glasgow, the West of Scotland’s jewels are within easy reach. Loch Lomond is
just 45 minutes drive, a little further to the Argyll peninsula – or over the sea to Arran,
Skye, Iona and Mull.
Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH) Greenock
Inverclyde Royal Hospital is a modern district general hospital in Greenock, and
serves the Inverclyde District (Greenock, Gourock and Port Glasgow), Largs, Fairlie,
Millport, Skelmorlie, Wemyss Bay, Bute and the Cowal Peninsula, a total population
of 160,000. The hospital has 230 beds and was opened in 1979 and provides a
range of services including in-patient beds, general medical and surgical specialties,
orthopaedics, ophthalmology and Accident & Emergency. A Geriatric Hospital
opened in February 2001 and an 8 bed Physically Disabled Rehabilitation Unit
opened in Summer 2002.
The Hospital has a brand new state of the art Endoscopy Unit that was opened in
June 2011 with full diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.
The Inverclyde area offers a range of good quality facilities. There is excellent
residential accommodation available within both the town and surrounding villages.
Inverclyde Council has made major investments in education over the last ten years
and there are a number of newly built primary and secondary schools through out the
area which receive excellent achievement reports. There are also good quality
private schools within the town, in Kilmacolm and Glasgow. The award winning
Beacon Arts Centre has been opened in the last year and offers a good program of
cultural events. The Firth of Clyde is thought by many to offer the best in-shore
sailing in the British Isles. There are several good quality Golf courses and clubs in
the area. The town of Greenock has a modern shopping centre. Greenock, Gourock
and the surrounding towns and villages have a wide range of good bars and
restaurants. The Waterfront Centre offers swimming pools for both leisure and
training, fitness and gym facilities and an ice rink used for skating and curling. The
newly renovated Gourock swimming pool and fitness centre offers the only out-door,
heated sea water pool in Scotland.
Greenock is situated 40 minutes from Glasgow, amid superb coastal and mountain
scenery. There are excellent transport links with motorway access to Glasgow and a
fast regular rail service. Glasgow Airport is only 35 minutes away by road.
The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Paisley:
The RAH is a 600 acute bed hospital, opened in 1986 in a 78 acre site in the town of
Paisley. Located only 5 minutes from the M8 motorway and Glasgow International
Airport, the RAH provides an ideal centralised location.
As well as providing healthcare to the people of Renfrewshire, RAH provides major
trauma and emergency surgical care for Lomond and Argyll, stretching as far as
Oban.
The staff of over 2,300 provide a comprehensive range of services, including a full 24
hour A&E, HDU/ITU, a Coronary Care Unit, General Medicine, Medicine for the
Elderly, Clinical Haematology, Dermatology, Neurology, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, General Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology,
Palliative Care, Plastic Surgery, Orthodontics, Anaesthetics, Radiology and
Laboratory Specialities – Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and
Pathology. Oncology services are provided by visiting consultants.
Both the RAH and IRH are acute hospitals with both acute medical and surgical
receiving and the full range of DGH and teaching DGH specialties and associated
facilities.
Department Information and Scope of Post
This locum post will be based at the Inverclyde Royal Hospital for acute surgical
receiving. Elective operating sessions and Outpatient sessions may be carried out at
other sites within Greater Glasgow and Clyde. A sub-specialty interest may be
accommodated.
There are currently 5 consultant general surgical posts within the IRH and 11 at RAH.
The consultants work across the sites covering the major sub-specialities of Upper
GI, Breast and Colorectal.
Mr Reidy provides an on site vascular assessment and investigation service for
scheduled patients at Inverclyde with close integration with the regional service in
Glasgow. Each sub-specialty employs a team approach with close links to the
regional Managed Clinical Networks. Fully staffed Intensive Care, High Dependency
and Palliative Care beds are well utilised. Clinical Nurse Specialists are valued
members of the teams.
Current Staffing
Surgical Team within Clyde
Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH)
Mr John Reidy
also works at WIG (Clinical Lead, IRH)
Mr Carsten Bolln
Mr Gerrit Denys
Mr Natarajan Manimaran
Ms Lucia Chung
Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH)
Mr Mike McKirdy
also works at IRH
Ms Katherine Krupa
also works at VOL
Ms Lindsey Chisholm
also works at VOL
Mr Patrick Finn
also works at VOL
Ms Susan Moug
Mr Andrew Renwick
also works at VOL (Lead Consultant, RAH/ VOL)
Mr Mark Vella
Mr Anton Buter
Ms Vivienne Gough
also works at VOL
Ms Joanna Gray
also works at VOL
Mr Caroluce Musyoka
Locum Consultant, Breast
(VOL: Vale of Leven Hospital)
The post is also supported by a number of Specialist Nursing Staff within Clyde
providing both advanced practice in nursing and oncological care of patients.
Applications are sought from suitably trained individuals who are able to provide an
elective and emergency surgical service at consultant level. It is expected that that
successful candidate will have skills in endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery.
In addition to providing clinical services the successful candidate will be required to
participate in the training and assessment of junior staff and to undertake the
administrative duties required in a consultant job. This will include, but not be
exclusive to, the maintenance of appropriate patient records, keeping and
participating in personal and unit audit and the retention of documentation for
appraisal. All consultants are required to have an annual appraisal.
Applicants should have a broad surgical training and should have full GMC
registration and eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register. UK trainees will
have evidence of Higher Specialist Training leading to CCT, or be within six months
of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate
equivalent training.
Indicative Clinical Duties / Job Plan:
The contract is based on 10 sessions, split 9:1 between direct clinical care 9 PAs and
supporting professional activities 1 SPA, this is now the standard for all new
consultant job plans in Scotland. The one SPA is for activities such as appraisal,
personal audit and professional development occurring outside study leave time. In
time, more supporting professional activities may be agreed for roles such as
undergraduate and postgraduate medical training (which takes place outside direct
clinical care time), as well as research and/or management. If desired by the
department, these activities would be identified specifically and agreed with the
candidate up to a maximum of 2 PA’s.
The tenure of the post is for six months from appointment.
Session Description
On-Call
Clinic
Theatre
Endoscopy
Ward/Admission/Pre-Assessment/M.D.T.
S.P.A.
Total
NEW POST CONSULTANT
1
2.5
3
1
1.5
1
10
Work Time Table
Mon.
am
pm
Clinic
Admin
Tues
am
pm
Theatre
Theatre
Wed
am
Pm
SPA
OP Clinic alternate weeks
Thurs am
pm
Endoscopy
Theatre
Fri
Clinic
Teaching / Educational Program.
am
pm
Participation on the on call emergency rota 1:5 is a requirement of the post.
On call PA allocation will be 1.0 PA in accord with the 9:1 standard contract.
PERSON SPECIFICATION – CONSULTANT GENERAL SURGEON
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications and
MBCHB or equivalent
Relevant higher degree
Training
FRCS or equivalent
Should have completed a recognised higher
specialised training programme (or
equivalent) in surgery with Higher Specialist
Training in General Surgery.
Full GMC Registration and a Licence to
Practise
Clinical Experience
Wide experience in a surgical unit
A specialist interest within surgery
complementary to the interests of
existing consultants
Experience of shared care clinics
and managed clinical networks
Audit/Research
Competence in clinical audit
Training in management and audit at SPR or
equivalent level
Able to initiate and carry out
medical research projects.
Authorship of research papers
Publications in peer reviewed
journals.
Ability to increase the academic
profile of department
Experience in applications to ethical
committees and grant applications
Teaching
Management
Experience in training undergraduate
medical students and postgraduate doctors
Specific training in education and/or
appraisal
Interest in teaching
Qualification in Teaching
Leadership skills
Experience of management
Knowledge of clinical governance
Specific management training
Evidence of experience and effectiveness in
management
Other qualities
Demonstrable evidence of leadership skills
Evidence of effective team working
Evidence of good communication skills with
patients, colleagues, and all team members
Evidence of flexibility, diplomacy and
integrity. Willingness to undertake additional
professional responsibilities at local, regional
or national forum
Commitment to continuing professional
development
IT Skills
Other Requirements
Ability to meet on call requirements &
Regional commitments
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
Locum 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 one 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 Mr John
Reidy on 01475505126 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 08 May 2015