CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN
IN RESPIRATORY AND
GENERAL (INTERNAL)
MEDICINE
INFORMATION PACK
ROYAL ALEXANDRA
HOSPITAL
REF: 34725D
CLOSING DATE: NOON ON 10TH OCTOBER 2014
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
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SUMMARY INFORMATION
POST: CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN IN RESPIRATORY AND GENERAL
(INTERNAL) MEDICINE
BASE: ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, PAISLEY
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Physician in Respiratory
and General (Internal) Medicine. The post will be based at the Royal
Alexandra Hospital. This is a new post and we would aim to accommodate the
special interest of the successful candidate depending on service need.
The successful candidate will integrate with existing consultant colleagues
and provide clinical excellence in Respiratory Medicine within the Royal
Alexandra and Vale of Leven Hospital.
This post will offer an opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved
in the provision of a successful modern consultant led service.
All major specialties are represented within the Royal Alexandra Hospital with
Consultant Physicians with special interests in Acute Medicine, Cardiology,
Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory Medicine,
Rheumatology and Elderly Care.
Applicants must have full GMC registration and a licence to Practise. 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.
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Particulars of the following post: Consultant Respiratory Physician with acute medical
duties based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, with clinical commitments at
the Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria.
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General Information
The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is situated in Paisley and provides acute
health care services to Renfrewshire District, serving a population of
approximately 205,000. The RAH is one of the largest and busiest nonteaching District General Hospitals (DGH) in Scotland. The hospital has 968
beds and was opened in 1986. The hospital is also the base for provision of
surgical, orthopaedic, ophthalmology, paediatric and the majority of maternity
services to the population north of the Clyde served by the Vale of Leven
Hospital (VOL).
The RAH provides a wide range of DGH specialties with excellent support
facilities. The hospital has a first class radiology department with modern
facilities, and recently acquired a second CT scanner. All departments
participate in undergraduate teaching, and there is an active postgraduate
educational programme. The hospital enjoys an enviable reputation for
undergraduate teaching and is highly popular with trainee doctors. There is a
good medical library and postgraduate education centre.
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The Medical Unit
The medical unit has 175 beds plus an 18 bed coronary care unit and medical
beds on the High Dependency Unit. There are plans to develop a 6 chair short
stay chest pain assessment unit. GP emergency referrals are assessed in a
consultant led 8 bed medical assessment unit, which is run by acute care
physicians. All other admissions are sent to a 30 bed acute medical unit,
shared between an acute physician and the physician of the week. Patients are
quickly triaged to the other medical wards, with specialist diabetes and
endocrinology, gastroenterology, cardiology, respiratory, rheumatology and
haematology wards. There are oupatient clinics in all major medical specialties
at the RAH.
The medical unit is committed to contributing to consultant led intermediate
care at the Vale of Leven Hospital, which is supported by local GPs and GP
trainees. The Vale of Leven Vision commenced in 2010 to support the safe
running of the medical unit at the VOL, with unwell patients or those needing
specialist input transferred to the RAH for ongoing care.
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3. Consultant Staffing
In addition to the current post, there are 24 consultant physicians with special
interests as noted.
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Dr Gautam Ray
Dr Chris Foster
Dr Iain Keith
Dr Iain Findlay
Dr Stuart Hood
Dr Eileen Peat
Dr Alistair Cormack
Dr Claire Murphy
Prof Martin McIntyre
Dr Claire Harrow
Dr Neil McGowan
Dr Chris Smith
Dr James McPeake
Dr Mathis Heydtman
Dr Graham Naismith
Dr Riz Hamid
New post
New post
Dr Alistair Dorward
Dr Jane Gravil
Dr Douglas Grieve
Dr Yi Ling
This post
Dr Gillian Roberts
Dr Martin Perry
Acute Medicine
Acute Medicine
Acute Medicine
Cardiology
Cardiology
Cardiology
Cardiology
Cardiology
Diabetes and Endocrinology
Diabetes and Endocrinology
Diabetes and Endocrinology
Diabetes and Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Respiratory Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
Rheumatology
Rheumatology
A clinical haematology service is provided within ward 1 by four consultant
haematologists, supported by junior staff from the medical unit. There are 4
sessions of visiting and out-patient neurology, and there is a weekly renal
consultation service from the Western Infirmary Glasgow (WIG) renal unit.
4. Medical Unit Junior Staff
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9 Specialist Registrars
4 core medical trainees
3 GP specialty trainees
5 Foundation Year 2
17 Foundation Year 1
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There are specialist nurses in diabetes, respiratory medicine, cardiac rehabilitation,
cardiac failure, haemato-oncology, gastroenterology, DVT and chest pain
management.
5. Acute Medical Services
There are three acute medicine consultants, who supervise the medical
assessment unit and carry out a daily ward round of half of the acute
medical unit. They also manage medical patients on the High Dependency
Unit, with specialist input when required.
5.1
Acute Medical Unit (AMU)/ Medical Assessment Unit (MAU)
Acute medical admissions are admitted to the AMU, which is shared between
one of the acute medicine consultants and one of the specialty consultants on a
rotating ‘Physician of the Week’ basis Monday morning to Friday afternoon.
There are twice daily ward rounds. At the weekend, AMU is shared between
the first and second on consultants. Patients are then triaged to the appropriate
specialty wards if not for early discharge. 85% of admissions to medicine go
through these beds. During the day, GP referrals are sent to the MAU and
assessed by junior doctors with close consultant supervision.
5.2
Coronary Care Unit
Patients with acute myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes,
arrhythmias or congestive cardiac failure are admitted to the 18 bed coronary
care unit, which includes a 6 bed chest pain assessment area. CCU is staffed
during the day by one of the consultant cardiologists on a rotational basis,
supported by junior medical staff from the cardiology ward. About 1000
patients are admitted per year.
5.3
Medical High Dependency Unit (HDU)
Surgical HDU at the RAH includes 3 dedicated medical beds, managed by the
acute care physicians, although this arrangement is flexible depending on
need.
5.4
Vale of Leven (VOL) Medical Unit
The consultant physicians at the RAH rotate to the VOL 1 week in 17, during
which usual clinical commitments are cancelled. The acute medical receiving
unit at the VOL has 12 beds, with twice daily consultant ward rounds. There is
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also responsibility for the 27 bed general medical ward at the VOL during that
week.
5.5
Junior Doctors out of hours
A Hospital at Night (H@N) and Hospital at Weekend service commenced in
August 2006. Medical staff covering the out of hours period are expected to
lead and participate in the H@N team, with a formal handover meeting at the
start of the night shift. This is now well established and further development
will aim to enhance out of hours patient care and safety.
5.6
Medicine for the Elderly
Medicine for the Elderly is part of the Rehabilitation and Assessment
Directorate, but there is a close working relationship between this department
and adult medicine. Junior doctors from Medicine for the Elderly participate
fully in the medical rota. The department consists of 90 assessment and
rehabilitation beds (Wards 3, 5 & 7) and an acute stroke ward (ward 4). The
Day Hospital for the Elderly (30 places), incorporating an Outpatient
Consulting Suite, is located adjacent to the main hospital entrance. Thirty
continuing care beds (Ward 36) are located in a separate building to the rear of
the main hospital site.
The department is staffed by seven consultants: Dr Graeme Simpson, Dr Carol
Wilkieson, Dr Deborah Mack, Dr Lindsay Erwin, Dr Helen Slaven, Dr Oona
Lucie and Dr Janice Murtagh. There is one established locum consultant who
looks after long stay beds. There are 3 GP trainees, one core medical trainee
and 5 FY2s attached to this unit. There is also a 0.8 whole time equivalent
staff grade doctor for the Day Hospital for the Elderly. The medicine for the
elderly department at the VOL is staffed separately by 2 consultants.
6. Respiratory Services
The Royal Alexandra Hospital has offered a specialist respiratory service since
it opened in 1986. The service offered has developed over the years and
current activity is detailed below. There are opportunities for development of
the department to complement the area of expertise of the successful
candidate.
The respiratory medicine department at the RAH has 39 inpatient beds on
wards 11 and 14. There are plans to offer a daily visit to the acute medical
unit, and we hope to use this new post to allow us to develop this service. We
have an excellent working relationship with the ITU department at the RAH,
and access to medical HDU beds when necessary.
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Respiratory medicine has led the way in developing protocols for the
management of many respiratory conditions, and most respiratory conditions
can be managed locally. There are tertiary referral clinics in Glasgow for
cystic fibrosis and pulmonary vascular disease, and access to interventional
bronchoscopy and stenting by referral. There is a weekly lung cancer MDT
meeting, and there is the opportunity to attend regional interstitial lung
disease, tuberculosis and mesothelioma MDT meetings in Glasgow.
7.1
Respiratory Facilities
Most GP practices in Renfrewshire have access to spirometry and run asthma/
COPD clinics. There is also a community pulmonary rehabilitation service.
There are smoking cessation clinics in the community as well as a service for
inpatients and staff, with a presence at the respiratory clinics.
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Investigation Facilities
There is a modern and well staffed radiology department with new CT and
MRI facilities. There is also an interventional radiology service, with access to
CT and USS guided biopsy. There are consultant led biochemistry and
microbiology services at the RAH, and cytology and histopathology services
are provided at the Southern General Hospital, Glasgow.
There are weekly bronchoscopy lists at the RAH and the VOL, which take
place in a purpose built endoscopy suite that has received excellent patient
feedback. There are EBUS facilities at the VOL, and the successful candidate
will be supported in learning EBUS and participating in lists.
We run a pleural disease service, with a ward based procedure room for
inpatient and day case procedures. There are 2 ultrasound machines with a
bank of recorded images for training purposes, and we have a mannequin for
chest drain teaching sessions. A medical thoracoscopy service has been
running at the RAH since 2010, with facilities for inserting indwelling pleural
catheters in day surgery. Complex pleural disease and VATs biopsies are
referred to the regional centre at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital.
There are modern and well equipped pulmonary function labs at the VOL and
the RAH, with body box plethysmography at both sites, 5 channel sleep study
equipment and mannitol challenge testing. There is access to CPET by referral
to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
7.3
Respiratory Nurse Specialists
The department is supported by a Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist and 2
Respiratory Nurse Specialists who play a pivotal role in the provision of
services within the acute and the community setting. The Respiratory Nurse
Specialists visit the acute receiving ward and the respiratory ward on a daily
basis, and provide advice on COPD and asthma with consultant guidance.
They also provide an early supported discharge service, perform spirometry
and run a nurse led COPD clinic. They have protocols for LTOT and fitness
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for air travel assessment, and they review LTOT patients at home. They
support the well established pulmonary rehabilitation service in conjunction
with physiotherapy and leisure centre staff.
7.4
Respiratory Physiology Staff
The department is supported by 3 Clinical Physiologists who cover the
pulmonary function labs at the RAH and the VOL and support the sleep/
ventilation service, including sleep study reporting and CPAP/ NIV initiation.
7.5
Other Team Members
Other team members include secretaries and ward based nurses with particular
experience in managing pleural disease and NIV. There is a ward based
pharmacist, a respiratory physiotherapist, a smoking cessation nurse, a
tuberculosis nurse and access to audit support personnel. There are weekly
consultant led ward multidisciplinary meetings.
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Medical Staff
The successful applicant will join the four existing consultants in Respiratory
Medicine. The respiratory service is also supported by one specialist registrar,
2 core medical trainees, one GP trainee, one FY2 and 1.5 FY1s. The junior
doctors are mainly ward based, but are encouraged to attend clinics. Given that
this post is an addition to the existing medical cohort, it is seen as an ideal
opportunity to develop the service. We would aim to accommodate the special
interest of the successful candidate depending on service need.
7.7
Lung Cancer
The unit diagnoses around 280 new lung cancer cases per year. The service is
greatly supported by a lung cancer nurse specialist, a consultant led palliative
care team visiting from the local hospice (whose Macmillan nurses also lend
community support) and a consultant led oncology team visiting from the
Beatson Oncology Centre. The service is supported by a lung cancer tracker,
an MDT coordinator and an audit team. There is a weekly Clyde multidisciplinary meeting, which discusses cases from the VOL, the RAH and Oban
with video linking to Inverclyde Royal Hospital. There is thoracic surgery,
oncology and pathology presence by video link, and we are well supported by
three radiologists at the RAH. There are currently plans to unify the Clyde
Lung Cancer Service, with weekly oncology clinics at the RAH and follow up
protocols in line with the MCN guidance. There is a weekly meeting with the
patient tracker to provide an overview of where lung cancer patients are within
their pathway.
7.8
Invasive Procedures
As mentioned above, there are weekly bronchoscopy lists at the RAH and the
VOL, with EBUS facilities at the VOL. There is a medical thoracoscopy list at
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the RAH, and we are well supported by interventional radiology for all
relevant procedures.
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Clinics
There are outpatient respiratory clinics at the RAH and the VOL- currently 8
general respiratory clinics, a specialist asthma clinic and a sleep clinic. Each
consultant also has a half clinic slot for lung cancer results and complex
patients, which is filled at short notice.
The tables below detail outpatient consultant led activity data for 2012/2013
and 2013 / 2104 for Respiratory:
Respiratory Outpatient Activity 2012 / 2013 and 2013 / 2014
Outpatient Activity Data
Apr 2012 – Mar 2013
Apr 2013 – Mar 2014
New
(inc
DNA)
Return
(inc DNA)
New
(inc DNA)
Return
(inc DNA)
Royal Alexandra Hospital
1265
2756
1415
2675
Inverclyde Royal Hospital
858
1976
894
2245
Vale of Leven Hospital
403
633
399
577
7. Management Arrangements
The Emergency Care and Medical Specialties (ECMS) Directorate in the RAH
consists of Accident & Emergency and General Medicine. The consultant
appointed will be expected to participate fully in the work of the Directorate.
The Clinical Director for Medicine across the Clyde Division is Prof Martin
McIntyre, based at Royal Alexandra Hospital. The Clinical Leads for
Medicine across Clyde Division are Dr Jane Gravil, based at Royal Alexandra
Hospital, and Dr Chris Jones, based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital.
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Summary of the Post
9.1
Duties of the Post
Respiratory Medicine
This new post is for a consultant in General and Respiratory Medicine. The
post holder will participate in a consultant led and easily accessible respiratory
service.
The post holder will perform 3 clinics per week- 2 general respiratory clinics
(mixed new/ return, one at the RAH and one at the VOL) and a sub specialty
clinic to be agreed depending on area of expertise and service need. It is
envisaged that the successful appointee will support the development of
services across Clyde depending on service need.
The post holder will take responsibility for the daytime care of respiratory
patients, out of hours cover being provided by the physician on call. The
department is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and the
consultant appointed will be expected to contribute to this, along with
educational supervision of trainee doctors.
Inpatients
The successful candidate will be expected to provide a full range of consultant
services as agreed with colleagues including inpatient management of
respiratory and general medical patients admitted to the medical wards and the
high dependency unit.
The on-call commitment related to this post is outlined below.
General Medicine
The post holder will participate in the ‘Physician of the Week’ system 1 week
in 8.5 (alternating between the VOL and the RAH) and 1 weekend in 9, with
responsibility for unselected acute medical admissions to the acute receiving
unit as outlined in Section 6.1. During the receiving week, consultants cancel
their elective work. Overnight cover, Monday to Thursday, is provided by a
separate consultant rota, with each consultant averaging one night per month.
Overnight cover Friday- Sunday is by the consultants receiving that weekend.
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9.1
Suggested Timetable
A work programme for the week will be negotiated and agreed with the
successful candidate and will be based on a 10 PA contract.
The successful candidate will have subspecialty interests supported, as long as
they are relevant to the wider aims of the Respiratory service and the
Department of Medicine.
We hope to use the new post to allow us to enhance the delivery of a specialist
respiratory service to the front door, with the potential to create a "daily
consultation" service to the acute medical unit. We would hope to facilitate
earlier discharge and early initiation of appropriate investigations.
Monday
AM
Ward round
Tuesday
Wednesday
Pleural Disease
Service / Admin Half day
Subspecialty
clinic (TBA)
Lung cancer Hospital
MDT
meeting
SPA
Admin
Lunchtime Unit meeting
PM
9.2
VOL
Respiratory
Clinic
Bronchoscopy
List
Friday
Thursday
Ward round
RAH
Respiratory
Clinic
Suggested Job Plan
The job plan will be negotiated and tailored to the successful candidate’s
interests and the following should be taken as guidance. Service development
will be encouraged and may be supported by additional SPA time by
negotiation.
A detailed job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Lead / Lead Site Clinician
and thereafter this will be subject to periodic review and adjustment if
necessary.
The job plan is subject to review as a minimum once a year by the post holder
and the Clinical Director.
Duty
In patient work and administration
Out patient work and administration
SPA
Out of Hours On Call Work
TOTAL
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PAs
4
4
1
1
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9.3
On Call Duties
The appointee will be expected to take a share with the existing Consultant
Physicians of the general medical workload in terms of out of hours cover.
Currently each consultant cancels other duties and is ‘Physician of the Week’ every
eighth week and every ninth weekend.
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Postgraduate and Undergraduate Training
The unit has a postgraduate programme, which includes a weekly respiratory
unit meeting, tutorial sessions for junior doctors, a weekly medical unit
meeting and weekly hospital postgraduate meetings during term time. The
medical unit teaches a large number of medical students from Glasgow
University and participates in undergraduate exams. As part of the new
curriculum teaching of years one to five is becoming established and the
appointee will be expected to participate actively.
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Further information
For further information and arrangements to visit the Department,
Please contact:
Dr Jane Gravil
Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine / Site Lead Clinician
Medical Unit, Level 6 North
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Corsebar Road
Paisley
PA2 9PN
Tel: 0141 314 6982
E Mail: jane.gravil@nhs.net
Prof Martin McIntyre
Clinical Director
Medical Unit, Level 5 North
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Corsebar Road
Paisley
PA2 9PN
Tel: 0141 314 6826
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licensing/regulatory body and relating to criminal investigations in the UK or
overseas.
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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 on a caution,
in the UK or any other country.
Applicants for posts in the NHS are exempt for 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 this Act. Forms will also include a declaration of any
cautions or bind overs.
We also need to establish if you have been subject to 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 that might lead to a conviction,
an order binding you over or a caution, or fitness to practise proceedings 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 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, please contact
the Recruitment Team.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
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QUALIFICATIONS
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CLINICAL
EXPERIENCE
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MANAGEMENT
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OTHER
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ESSENTIAL
Applicants must have full
GMC registration and a
licence to Practise. 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.
DESIRABLE
MRCP or equivalent.
Clinical
training
and 
experience equivalent to that
required for gaining UK CCT.
Ability to offer expert clinical
opinion on a range of clinical
problems in acute medicine.
HDU experience
Interface with Accident and
Emergency and Primary Care.
Ability to take full and
independent responsibility for
clinical care of patients.
Ability to advise on the 
efficient and smooth running of
the acute medical service.
Ability
to
organise
and
manage ward patients and
outpatient priorities.
Experience
of
audit
management.
Ability and willingness to work
within NHS GG&C and NHS
Scotland
performance
framework and access targets.
Experience of supervising 
medical trainees.
Ability to teach clinical skills.
Ability to work in a team.
Good interpersonal skills.
Caring attitude to patients.
Ability
to
communicate
effectively
with
patients,
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Sub-specialty interest.
Attendance
management
for clinicians.
at
course
Experience of MMC
assessment tools.
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relatives, GPs, nursing staff
and other relevant parties.
Commitment
to
the
requirements
of
clinical
governance.
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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
£ 76,001 £ 102,465 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
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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.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Professor
Martin McIntyre on 0141 314 6826 or Dr. Jane Gravil, Lead Clinician on 0141 314
6859 with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.
HOW TO APPLY
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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 10th October 2014
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be
November 2014
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