CONSULTANT IMMUNOLOGIST
GARTNAVEL GENERAL
HOSPITAL
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 25010D
CLOSING DATE: 1ST JUNE 2012
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
SUMMARY INFORMATION
POST: CONSULTANT IMMUNOLOGIST
BASE: GARTNAVEL GENERAL HOSPITAL
Based within the laboratories on the Gartnavel Hospitals Campus, your responsibilities
will include provision of both laboratory and clinical immunology (primary
immunodeficiency and allergy) services. This is a whole time or maximum part-time
Consultant post in the Immunology Service, Glasgow Laboratory Medicine. If you elects
to undertake a maximum part-time contract, you will be required to devote substantially
the whole of your time to the duties of the post. For further information call Dr Moira
Thomas on 0141 301 7753
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
DIAGNOSTICS DIRECTORATE
INFORMATION PACK
FOR THE POST OF
CONSULTANT IMMUNOLOGIST
1.
Glasgow – A Fantastic Place to Live and Work
Glasgow has a wealth of attractions including some of the UK's finest Victorian
architecture, internationally acclaimed museums, galleries and cultural venues all
thriving in a unique cosmopolitan atmosphere. The renaissance of Glasgow over
the last decade is an urban success story to which many major UK and European
cities aspire.
Glasgow is now one of Europe's top cultural capitals with a complete all year
calendar of festivals and events. Native Glaswegians and visitors enjoy widely
acclaimed bars and first class restaurants nestling within the best commercial
shopping district outside London. All of this is located within a stone's throw of
some of the country's finest parks and gardens.
Glasgow is the gateway to Scotland's most spectacular scenery, with Loch Lomond
and the Trossachs only 40 minutes away. Glasgow is at the core of national rail
and road networks and is served by two airports, Glasgow International (close to
the Southern General) and Glasgow Prestwick International
(on the Ayrshire
coast, south-west of the city).
2.
The Hospital Modernisation Programme - The Services of Tomorrow
A massive re-organisation of NHSGGC has just been completed and the
Diagnostics Directorate took over responsibility for all Diagnostic services in
February 2006. The re-organisation was essential to align the organisational
structure to the Acute Services Review (ASR) recommendations and support the
Hospital Modernisation Programme which is transforming healthcare provision
locally, regionally and nationally. Seven hundred million pounds of investment
underpins an ambitious building programme that will deliver truly world class and
integrated care from the following major acute sector units;
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New Cancer Centre, PET CT Imaging Centre and Acute Receiving/OP Unit at
Gartnavel.
New Acute South Glasgow Hospital with “gold standard” triple co-location of
Maternity/Childrens/Adult Hospital services. Neurosciences Centre also on
site.
Re-development of Glasgow Royal Infirmary into the second major acute
hospital.
Ambulatory Care/Diagnostic and Treatment Centres at the Stobhill and
Victoria sites.
Development of a single dedicated Regional Cardiothoracic Centre.
The Hospital Modernisation Programme will ensure that walk-in/walk-out hospital
services are provided for the majority of patients. The pattern of service provision
will shift to reflect moves towards ambulatory care. Currently 85% to 90% of patient
encounters with acute hospital services are on a walk-in/walk-out same day basis.
These include out-patient attendances, diagnostic tests, imaging procedures, and a
range of day surgery procedures. In future, these services will be provided from
ambulatory care centres designed to deliver the streamlined process of care which
patients want - to be seen quickly by the appropriate specialist, to undergo clinical
investigation and to receive treatment without delay.
The redesign and redevelopment of Glasgow's acute services will address many of
the pressures currently facing the hospital service. The new services will be
provided in modern facilities rather than in 19th century buildings not designed for
modern health care. The purpose- designed facilities will enable the one-stop/rapid
diagnosis and treatment models required for the future. Continuity of service will
improve with the elimination of the need for patients' notes and results to be moved
from building to building. Concentration of services will allow the requirements of
junior doctors’ doctor’s hours and issues arising from increasing sub-specialisation
of medicine to be addressed through the creation of larger staff teams and
sustainable rotas for both junior and senior staff.
The formation of larger clinical teams will make sure that programmes of work,
including the need to cover emergencies without interfering with waiting list and
ambulatory care sessions, can be planned effectively. The concentration of inpatient services on fewer sites will help strengthen specialist services and
maximise the capacity of the service.
3.
Greater Glasgow & Clyde Acute Services Division
Glasgow Acute Services
Clyde Acute Services
15 Hospitals
3 Hospitals
4,700 beds
1,100 beds
£980m income
£250m income
19,500 w.t.e staff
7,000 w.t.e staff
The Acute Division brings together all acute services across the city and Clyde
under a single management structure led by the Chief Operating Officer. The
Division is made up of eight Directorates of clinical services each managed by a
Director and clinical management team along with a Facilities Directorate. These
are:
Emergency Care and Medical Services
Surgery and Anaesthetics
Rehabilitation and Assessment
Diagnostics
Regional Services
Women’s and Children’s Services
Oral Health
Clyde
Facilities
4.
Diagnostics Directorate
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde serves a population of around 2 million located
across the West of Scotland. The New Cancer Centre serves a population of
around 2.8 million i.e. over half the population of Scotland.
The Diagnostics Directorate has responsibility for all Laboratory services, Clinical
Physics, Medical Photography and Diagnostic Imaging. Diagnostic Imaging
includes Clinical Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Regional imaging services
(Neuroradiology, Paediatric Radiology, Oncological Imaging/PET CT, Breast
Screening and Dental Radiology).
5.
Laboratory Medicine
The Laboratory Medicine division of the Diagnostics Directorate has responsibility
for laboratory services which are co-ordinated on a city wide basis. These include
the Biochemistry and Immunology, Tissue Typing, Haematology, Microbiology,
Virology, Pathology and Genetics Laboratories.
6.
Education & Training
Close links to the University of Glasgow ensure significant engagement in
undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Education is a core component of these
teaching hospital posts, including the opportunity to take part in problem based
learning sessions for medical students and trainee mentoring as well as other
relevant undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities.
7.
Research & University Links
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde has excellent working relationships with the
University of Glasgow and linked clinical / academic departments. Glasgow has a
very strong academic and research base, with an excellent teaching reputation.
There are libraries and lecture suites at all the hospital sites.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop his/her expertise and to
undertake high quality audit and research activity. Strong collaborations exist
between the various research groups of the Division. Successful candidates may
be offered honorary status with the University.
8.
Valuing our Staff
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
is committed to extending training and
development opportunities to all staff and is actively developing multi-disciplinary
training, extending the role of on-line E-learning, and recognises the importance of
developments in technology for both staff and patients.
We Offer:
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Policies to help balance commitments at work and home and flexible family
friendly working arrangements
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Excellent training and development opportunities.
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Free and confidential staff counselling services
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A central Glasgow location, with close access to motorway, rail and airport
links.
On-site library services
Subsidised staff restaurant facilities
Access to NHS staff benefits/staff discounts
Active health promotion activities
Bike User Group
Good Public Transport links
Commitment to staff education and life-long learning/development
opportunities
Excellent student support
Access to NHS Pension scheme
The Immunology Department
General Information
The Immunology Laboratory is based in a new purpose built laboratory at Gartnavel
General Hospital, Glasgow and forms part of the North Glasgow Biochemistry and
Immunology Service. The immunology component of this service comprises both
clinical and laboratory services. The Clinical Immunology Service is currently
focused on Primary Immunodeficiency and Allergy and delivered through outpatient
clinics, day ward facilities and a home therapy programme. The laboratory provides
an extensive repertoire of immunological tests to the West of Scotland and beyond.
There are close links with the Paediatric Immunology services based at Yorkhill. In
addition there are close links with the other Immunology centres in Scotland eg
through the Scottish Clinical Immunology Group and informal immunodeficiency
network.
Clinical Immunology Services
The clinical services include clinical consultation on investigation and management
of immunological diseases, inpatient consultation and referral, outpatient clinics for
adult patients with immunodeficiency, autoimmune and allergic disorders, and
hospital and home based immunoglobulin replacement therapy programmes for
patients with primary antibody deficiencies. There are currently ~100 adults
receiving immunoglobulin replacement therapy for primary antibody deficiency (55
on home therapy) and ~35 adults with C1 inhibitor deficiency. 785 outpatient
episodes and 440 day case episodes were completed in 2009-10 These included
138 new patients seen through the immunology clinic and 233 new patients seen
through the allergy clinic. At present, immunodeficiency and general immunology
clinics are based at Gartnavel General Hospital and are managed through the
Acute Services Directorate. The Allergy Clinic at the Victoria Infirmary previously
provided through Immunology, is currently provided by the Anaphylaxis Service to
alleviate workload pressure on the current single-handed consultant Immunologist.
There are close links with the Paediatric Immunodeficiency services run by Dr
Rosie Hague at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children and the Regional Anaphylaxis
Service run by Dr Malcolm Shepherd at the Western Infirmary. There is no direct
access to inpatient beds, and emergency medical access to inpatient beds is made
through the relevant specialist Consultant as required.
Immunology Laboratory
The Immunology laboratory service provides a full range of laboratory tests for the
investigation, diagnosis and monitoring of allergic, autoimmune and
immunodeficiency diseases. In the year 2010-11, ~353,000 tests were performed
on ~130,000 samples with ~11.5% of the workload being derived directly from GPs.
The laboratory is organised into 4 main sections:
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Immunochemistry - immunoglobulins, free light chains, functional antibodies,
complement proteins and function, electrophoresis and paraprotein typing as
well as cryoglobulin studies.
Autoantibodies & coeliac serology – antinuclear, smooth muscle, mitochondrial,
gastric parietal cell, LKM antibodies, rheumatoid factor, ANCA, ENA, DNA
binding antibodies, cardiolipin, tissue transglutaminase and endomysial
antibodies.
Allergy - total serum and specific IgE , mast cell tryptase, IgG to aspergillus,
pigeon & M faeni
Immunocytology - including lymphocyte subset analysis for HIV monitoring,
other immunodeficiency states and in vitro tests of lymphocyte and neutrophil
function.
The laboratory is well equipped, with a Behring BNA II analyser, Sebia capillary
electrophoresis and densitometry system, Zenit & Beeline automated IIF slide
processing stations, DS2 ELISA system, 3x Pharmacia Immunocap 250s, FIDIS,
BD FACSCANTO flow cytometer, immunofluorescence microscopy dark area,
class I cabinets and C02 incubator. Laboratory specimen management, including
results reporting, is served by the Telepath Pathology Management system. The
Department participates in all relevant UK NEQAS schemes and is registered with
CPA and re-applying for accreditation now that previous accommodation issues
have been addressed.
Staff
Medical & Nursing
Consultant Immunologists 2.3 WTE
Dr Moira Thomas, Consultant Immunologist, 1.0 WTE.
Consultant Immunologist, present vacancy, 1.0 WTE
Prof Allan Mowat, Honorary Consultant Immunologist, 0.3 WTE
Specialist Registrar 1.0 WTE
Immunology Home Therapy Nurse 1.0 WTE
Immunology Laboratory
Scientific and Technical staff
AfC band 8b
1.00 WTE
AfC band 8a
2.52 WTE
AfC band 7
3.00 WTE
AfC band 6
5.60 WTE
AfC band 3
4.00 WTE
Secretarial staff
AfC band 4
AfC band 2
2.00 WTE
1.00 WTE
Managemen
t structure
Director Diagnostics
Ms Aileen Maclennan
Associate Medical
Director
Diagnostics
Dr Rachel Green
General Manager Laboratories
Ms Isobel Neil
Clinical Director, Laboratories
Dr Craig Williams
Assistant General Manager
Ms Jane Gibb
Head of Service
Biochemistry and Immunology
Dr Anne Cruickshank
Lead Clinician
Biochemistry
Clyde
Immunology
Consultant Dr
Moira Thomas
Lead Clinician
Biochemistry
South Glasgow
Honorary
Consultant
Professor Allan
Mowat
Lead Clinician, North Glasgow
Biochem & Immunology
Dr Maurizio Panarelli
This Post
Consultant
Immunologist
Clinical
Scientist
Dr G
Phimister
Immunology
Registrar
Technical Services Manager
NG Biochem/immunology
Immunology Laboratory Manager
Immunology BMS & MLA staff
Managerial lines of accountability shown
by solid lines. Professional lines of
accountability shown by dashed lines.
Specialist Registrar Training Programme
The West of Scotland Immunology Training programme is overseen by the West of
Scotland Deanery through the Laboratory Training Committee and Immunology
Sub-committee. The Training Programme Director is Dr Moira Thomas who also
acts as Educational Supervisor at present. There is a training number for one
registrar and the post has been approved by PMetB.
10. Consultant Immunologist Post
This is a whole time or maximum part-time Consultant post in the Immunology
Service, Glasgow Laboratory Medicine. If the successful candidate elects to
undertake a maximum part-time contract, he/she will be required to devote
substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post. The current ‘base’
is within the Immunology Laboratory at Gartnavel General Hospital where
dedicated secretarial support and office with computer will be provided.
JOB SUMMARY
This is a replacement post, which will complement the existing Consultant
Immunologist in the provision of the service. Specifically the appointee will
undertake to undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
1. The consultant is expected to share and develop, with colleagues, the existing
clinical services for the investigation and management of patients with disorders
of immunity with particular emphasis on immunodeficiency and allergy, and
also, as necessary, patients with other clinical conditions in which disordered
immune function is thought to play a role. Referrals will be from both primary
and secondary care and will be conducted by regular outpatient clinics, day
ward sessions and by hospital, telephone and written consultations. It is
anticipated that the consultant will undertake 2-3 fixed clinical sessions per
week.
2. The consultant will be expected to work with colleagues to maintain and continue
the direction of the Immunology laboratory to provide a cost-effective service,
which ensures the high standard and quality of its work and to undertake
appropriate development of its services, taking into account new knowledge of
immunology and its applications in medicine. The consultant will be expected to
provide clinical leadership in relation to the delivery of the GG&C Laboratory
Strategy and the development of demand management strategies, and
participate in other activities related to obtaining and maintaining laboratory
accreditation.
3. The consultant will be expected to participate in audit, continuing medical
education (CPD) and participate in the local appraisal scheme for medical staff.
4. The consultant will be actively involved in the training of specialist registrars,
clinical scientists and biomedical scientists within the department as well as
having the opportunity to participate in other relevant undergraduate and
postgraduate educational activities.
5. The consultant will have the opportunity to participate in research and
development.
6. The post holder will be managerially accountable to the General Manager via the
management structure illustrated, and will be expected to participate in the
management process.
Clinical Commitments
The basic contract will be for a 10 PA consultant contract. EPA(s) will be the
subject of detailed job planning discussions. See attached model job plan
DCC
SPAs
9.0 PA
1.0 PA
The one SPA will reflect activities such as appraisal, personal audit and
professional development (occurring outside study leave time) and may be worked
flexibly. Once the selection process has been completed, more SPA time can be
negotiated with the successful candidate for specific, clearly identified additional
Supporting Profession Activities. These activities would have to be acceptable to
the candidate and desired by the Board.
Out of hours activity will be undertaken on the basis of the terms and condition set
out in the new consultant contract (Scotland). See attached outline job plan.
Qualifications
At the time of interview candidates must be eligible for General Medical Council
registration and must be on the Specialist Register (Immunology) of the GMC or be
eligible within 6 months of the date of the appointments advisory committee. The
appointee will require to have completed the Postgraduate Medical Education
Training Board (PMETB)-approved Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training
Board (JRCPTB) curriculum in immunology or to have demonstrated (to PMETB or
an Appointments Advisory Committee) evidence of equivalence in knowledge,
training and experience of fundamental Immunology and its applications, care of
patients with immunological disorders and specialist diagnostic laboratory practice.
Possession of the FRCPath in immunology and MRCP (UK) or its respective
equivalent qualifications are essential requirements for this post.
Arrangements for applicants to visit the hospital or discuss the post
In the first instance please contact:
Dr Moira Thomas, Consultant Immunologist
+44
(0)141 301 7753
Dr Anne Cruickshank, Head of Service, Biochemistry & Immunology
+44 (0)141 201 1683
RELEVANT PERSONNEL
Immunology Service
Dr M J Thomas
Prof Allan Mowat
Mr Eric Galloway
Hospital
Consultant Immunologist & Clinical Lead for Immunology
Honorary Consultant Immunologist
Laboratory Manager, Immunology, Gartnavel General
Diagnostic / Laboratory Medicine Directorate
Dr Rachel Green
Ms Aileen MacLennan
Dr Craig Williams
Ms Jane Gibb
Anne Cruickshank
Dr Maurizio Panarelli
Immunology
Associate Medical Director, Diagnostics Directorate
Director of Diagnostics
Clinical Director, Laboratory Medicine
Acting General Manager, Laboratory Medicine
Head of Service, Biochemistry&Immunology
Lead Clinician, North Glasgow Biochemistry &
Acute Medicine Directorate
Dr David Raeside
Associate Medical Director, Acute Medicine Directorate
Mr Grant Archibald Director of Acute Medicine
Dr Greg Jones Clinical Director, Acute Medicine Directorate, West
Ms Cath McFarlane General Manager, Acute Medicine Directorate, West
MODEL JOB PLAN FORMAT
APPENDIX 4
This job plan is indicative only and may be modified after discussion with the successful
candidate
Name:
Specialty: Immunology
Principal Place of Work: Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow
Contract: Full Time
Programmed Activities: 10
Availability Supplement: None/Level 1/ Level 2
Premium payment received:
EPAs: 0
0 %
Managerially Accountable to: Ms Isabel Ferguson, General Manager, Laboratories
Professionally Accountable to: Dr Rachel Green, Associate Medical Director
a) Timetable of activities which have a specific location and time (8am – 8pm Monday –
Friday)
Excluding extra-programmed activities
DAY
Monday
09.00 –
13.00
1300 - 1700
Tuesday
09.00 –
13.00
13.00 –
17.00
Wednesday
09.00 –
12.00
13.00 15.00
13.00 –
17.00
Thursday
09.00 –
13.00
Friday
09.00 –
13.00
Saturday
Sunday
LOCATION*
TYPE OF WORK
DCC
Clinic 3, GGH
Immunology outpatient clinic
4
Immunology lab
Laboratory duties, senior staff meetings
4
Imm Lab, GGH
Clinical/diagnostic/laboratory
4
Allergy Clinic
Victoria ACH
4
7C, GGH
7C, GGH
4
Imm Lab, GGH
Immunoglobulin Therapy Day Cases
Clinical review immunoglobulin therapy
(4/year)
Clinical/diagnostic/laboratory
4
Imm Lab, GGH
Clinical/diagnostic/laboratory
4
Imm Lab, GGH
Clinical/diagnostic/laboratory
4
SPA
32
TOTAL AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK
* GGH = Gartnavel General Hospital
* Victoria = Victoria Hopsital (New)
b) Activities which are not undertaken at either specific locations or times
4 hours SPA activity worked flexibly in terms of time and location
TOTAL AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK DCC
SPA
c) Activities during Premium Rate Hours of Work e.g. hours outwith 8am – 8pm
Monday to Friday
DAY
Monday Friday
Saturday
LOCATION
TYPE OF WORK
DCC
1 in 3 consultant immunology cover
(excluding prospective cover) Saturday
and Sunday mornings
Sunday
TOTAL AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK 4
d) Extra programmed activities – see separate contract and schedule
DAY
LOCATION
TYPE OF WORK
DCC SPA
TOTAL AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK 0
0
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde - Acute Services Division
EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE:
GRADE:
DEPARTMENT/DIRECTORATE:
DIVISION:
LOCATION:
Consultant Immunologist
Consultant
Diagnostics
Acute
Glasgow Hospitals
CRITERIA
Eligible for full registration with the General Medical
Council
Hold or within 6 months of CCT in Immunology
Have successfully completed PMETB approved
JRCPTB curriculum in immunology or demonstrate
evidence of equivalence in knowledge training and
experience.
Expertise in management of Primary Immune
Deficiency, Allergy and Laboratory Immunology
Good general medical training
ESSENTIAL
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
YES
DESIRABLE
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Experience of audit and research
YES
Excellent organisational and communication skills YES
Sound IT skills
YES
Effective in the teaching and training of junior
colleagues
Patient focussed
YES
Knowledge of general management issues
Proven team player
YES
YES
YES
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
£ 74,504 £ 100,446 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
You have the option to join the NHS Superannuation Scheme, to
participate in the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme or to
take out a Personal Pension. Employee’s contributions to the
NHS Scheme are Tiered based on your earnings and the
employers contribution equates to 13.5 % of salary. Employees
in the NHS Scheme are “Contracted-out” of the State Earnings
Related Pension Scheme and pay a lower rate of National
Insurance contributions. Employees who choose to participate in
the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme pay the higher rate
of National Insurance contribution. A Stakeholder Pension is also
available. A Personal Pension is a private arrangement agreed
with the pension provider that will be an organisation such as a
Bank, Building Society or Insurance Company.
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. Reimbursement 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
This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work”
and therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of
SCOTLAND
Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Membership which currently
costs £59.00. The cost of the PVG Membership will be initially
paid by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and will required to be
repaid through a payroll deduction mandate from the successful
candidate’s first salary.
CONFIRMATION OF
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK
IN THE UK
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 not 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
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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Dr Moira
Thomas on 0141 301 7753 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
5th Floor, Tara House
46 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 1HJ
CLOSING DATE
The closing Date will be 01 June 2012