SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN
OPTHALMOLOGY
ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR
CHILDREN,
GLASGOW/CENTRE FOR
OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH,
GARTNAVEL GENERAL
HOSPITAL
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 39470D
CLOSING DATE: NOON 29TH JANUARY 2016
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
POST: SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
BASE: ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, GLASGOW
Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology, to join our team
based between the Royal Hospital for Children and GCOR which are part of NHS Greater
Glasgow and Clyde . This post is fixed term for one year.
Applicants should have a strong General Ophthalmology background, preferably with an
interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology. There is potential for other sub-specialty interests to be
developed to complement service requirements.
The provisional job plan includes a paediatric ophthalmic genetic clinic, cover of a paediatric
rheumatology clinic and research slots providing ophthalmic examination for multiple
research projects. There is an SPA slot coinciding with regional teaching. An operating
session is currently not included but can be provided depending on the experience of the
candidate if they wanted to operate.
The post is based part of the week at the Royal Hospital for Children, Queen Elizabeth
University Hospital. This is a fantastic new resource for Greater Glasgow & Clyde and will
be one of the largest hospitals in Europe.
Glasgow Centre for Ophthalmic Research is a dedicated ophthalmic centre based in Gartnavel
General Hospital Glasgow. It offers facilities and expertise as part of research and
development services within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board. The centre
offers state of the art ophthalmic imaging and visual electrophysiology services within
modern, purpose designed clinics. Access to facilities for general medical examinations,
imaging and laboratory analysis are also available. GCOR has a dedicated clean room,
allowing administration of intra-vitreal agents. It consists of a multidisciplinary team
including ophthalmologists, clinical research nurses, research scientists, technicians,
coordinators and administrative staff with experience in the delivery of commercial and noncommercial research studies. GCOR at is heart, is an NHS innovation and translational
research facility collaborating with other Healthcare, Industry and Academic partners
nationally and internationally to develop new technologies/therapeutics of value to patients
within the NHS.
There is no on-call commitment for this post.
The post is full-time, although applications seeking part-time hours may be considered.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, a license to practice and a minimum of 4
years’ (full time or equivalent) Postgraduate training, of which at least 2 years’ training must
be within Ophthalmology. Possession of the FRCOphth is desirable but not essential. NonUK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, is one of the largest paediatric teaching hospital in
the UK and the largest in Scotland. It provides secondary care for people resident within the
Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, but also full tertiary care for the 3m people living across the
West of Scotland. There are also 17 nationally designated services delivered from the hospital
including cardiac surgery, bone marrow and renal transplantation, ECLS and complex
airways.
As well as paediatric neurology and neurosurgery, all paediatric medical and surgical
subspecialties are represented, including general medical paediatrics, cardiology,
neonatology, nephrology, respiratory, endocrinology, gastroenterology, immunology and
infectious diseases, dermatology, haematology/oncology, rheumatology, metabolic medicine,
audiology, ophthalmology, ENT surgery, orthopaedics and general paediatric and neonatal
surgery. A selection of child and adolescent psychiatry facilities are located within the
campus along with a Child Protection Unit.
The hospital provides the major Undergraduate Paediatric Teaching facility for the University
of Glasgow and accommodates the University Departments of Child Health, Child and
Family Psychiatry, Medical Genetics, Human Nutrition, Paediatric Pathology, Paediatric
Biochemistry and Paediatric Surgery. There is on site clinical audit and research and
development support to assist with departmental research projects.
The Ophthalmology Department has a dedicated clinic area within the main outpatient
department, in which a team of medical, nursing, optometric, orthoptic and photography staff
provide a full range of clinic services.
The Ophthalmology Department has three operating sessions per week within the main
theatre suite. Patients are admitted to a dedicated Day Ward or paediatric ward.
There is a Postgraduate Education Centre at the hospital, with full library facilities, lecture
and seminar rooms.
Ophthalmology Medical Staff
There are a total of 36 consultant ophthalmologists in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, of
whom 2 are based at Royal Hospital for Children. In addition to this Specialty Doctor post,
there are 2 rotational Specialty Trainee placements within the paediatric Ophthalmology
Department.
Consultant
Dr Pedro Gonzalez
Dr Aman Ullah
Hospital
RHSC, RAH,
Stobhill
RHSC, GGH
Subspecialty Interest
Paediatric Ophthalmic Genetics
Anterior Segment
The successful candidate will spend 4 dedicated sessions working with teams within Glasgow
Centre for Ophthalmic Research (GCOR – www.gcor.org.uk) to support a broad range of
research from device development, and technology evaluation to clinical trials both within
ophthalmology and providing ophthalmic support for research in other specialities such as
oncology and neurology. It is essential that the candidate is a team player and can work
closely and productively with multidisciplinary teams. The centre is collaborating nationally
and internationally and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to be embedded within
a unique research facility providing ample opportunities for developing a research portfolio
with publications and grant application opportunities.
Brief Description of the Acute Services Division of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
including adult ophthalmology
The Acute Division of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest group of adult acute
hospitals in Scotland. We provide a wide range of services from community-based care
through to the full range of general hospital services.
There is a significant amount of complex surgical work carried out, as we are home to a
number of the country’s tertiary and national services including heart and renal
transplantation and cardiothoracic surgery. Glasgow is also home to the world famous
Beatson oncology centre.
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. Excellent facilities for students and their tutors are provided in the
brand new, £15 million, state of the art, Wolfson Medical School, based at Glasgow
University adjacent to the Western Infirmary site.
Employing more than 44,000 staff, we serve a core catchment population of 1.2 million. Our
patients not only come from Greater Glasgow and Clyde but also, in some instances, from the
whole of the West of Scotland and for our national services, from the whole of Scotland.
We have eight hospitals north of the River Clyde, all with teaching responsibilities: Glasgow
Royal Infirmary (including Princess Royal Maternity Hospital), Western Infirmary, Stobhill
Ambulatory Care Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School,
Drumchapel Hospital, Blawarthill Hospital and Lightburn Hospital. South of the river are the
Southern General Hospital, the Victoria Infirmary and the new Victoria Ambulatory Care
Hospital. The Royal Alexandra Hospital is in Paisley, the Inverclyde Royal Hospital is in
Greenock and the Vale of Leven District General Hospital is situated in Alexandria.
With an annual budget of over one billion pounds this is a particularly exciting time to be
joining NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Over the next decade there is planned investment
of more than £750 million, this is the largest single investment programme in the history of
NHS Scotland – giving NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospital accommodation for 21st
Century health care.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde plans to develop a new pattern of Accident & Emergency
Services for Glasgow that will see:
Specialist Accident & Emergency and Orthopaedic teams sited 24 hours a day at two centres
of excellence – Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Southern General Hospital;
New rapid access for GP emergency referrals; and
Five Minor Injury Units staffed by nurse practitioners under the guidance of Accident &
Emergency Consultants at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gartnavel General Hospital, Southern
General Hospital and at the Ambulatory Care Hospitals at Stobhill Hospital and the Victoria
Infirmary.
As part of the Acute Services review, it has been decided that Ophthalmology in-patient
services will be concentrated in Gartnavel General Hospital with services being delivered in a
“hub and spoke” model.
The Glasgow Centre for Ophthalmic Research is a dedicated ophthalmic unit based in
Gartnavel General Hospital Glasgow. It offers facilities and expertise as part of research and
development services within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board. The centre
offers state of the art ophthalmic imaging and visual electrophysiology services within
modern, purpose designed clinics. Access to facilities for general medical examinations,
imaging and laboratory analysis are also available. GCOR has a dedicated clean room,
allowing administration of intra-vitreal agents. It consists of a multidisciplinary team
including ophthalmologists, clinical research nurses, research scientists, technicians,
coordinators and administrative staff with experience in the delivery of commercial and noncommercial research studies. GCOR at is heart, is an NHS innovation and translational
research facility collaborating with other Healthcare, Industry and Academic partners
nationally and internationally to develop new technologies/therapeutics of value to patients
within the NHS.
5. The Job
There is a weekly post-graduate education meeting at the Tennent Institute for
Ophthalmology in Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow.
There is no on-call commitment for this post thought the post holder will be expected to
provide cover for ward referrals and emergencies between 9am and 5pm on the days at
RHSC.
The Provisional Clinical Program (fixed sessions) for the post is as follows: MORNING
AFTERNOON
GCOR
GCOR
Monday
RHSC
RHSC
Tuesday
Paediatric Genetic clinic
SPA - Postgrad Meeting
Wednesday
GCOR
GCOR
Thursday
RHSC
Admin
Friday
6. Education & Research
The Ophthalmology Department is proud of its reputation for training and has developed an
enviable success rate in the College exams. The training provided includes induction,
mentoring and regular assessment and appraisal as well as a comprehensive programme of inhouse tutorials.
Senior and junior ophthalmologists have Wednesday afternoons set aside for Regional
Postgraduate Teaching, which takes place at Gartnavel General Hospital. Regular
participation in audit and clinical governance sessions will be expected. The programme
allows time and space for clinical research, which is encouraged.
All members of the Department take part in monthly afternoon meetings at Gartnavel General
Hospital which act as a forum for discussion and presentation of audit, interesting case
reports, morbidity and mortality, critical incidents, current journal articles and reports of
recent meetings. A short divisional meeting is held where reports are gathered from the
various interest groups and matters of concern can be raised.
The successful candidate would be expected to ensure that they fulfil the requirements for
continuing professional development. Study leave is provided.
7. Notice and Leave Requirements
Arrangements for leave and other absences must be approved by the Lead Clinician.
8. Health & Safety
The successful candidate will be responsible for compliance with safe working procedures in
line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 together with any supplementary or
amended regulations.
For informal discussion, please contact Dr Pedro Gonzalez for Ophthalmology, Royal
Hospital for Children, 0141 451 6577 pedro.gonzalez@nhs.net
Pam Cupples, Clinical Director, Paediatric Surgery and Anaesthetics
Stuart Parks, Director Glasgow Centre for Ophthalmic Research, 0141 211 0091
stuart.parks@nhs.net
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
Specialty Doctor
£ 37,923 £ 70,718 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
Part 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 Pedro
Gonzalez for Ophthalmology, Royal Hospital for Children, 0141 451 6577
pedro.gonzalez@nhs.net or Stuart Parks, Director Glasgow Centre for Ophthalmic
Research, 0141 211 0091 stuart.parks@nhs.net 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 Noon 29th January 2016