CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST
WITH AN INTEREST IN
PET CT/NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BASED IN THE SOUTH
SECTOR
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 39932D
CLOSING DATE: NOON ON 27TH NOVEMBER 2015
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
SUMMARY INFORMATION
POST: CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST WITH AN INTEREST IN PET CT/
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BASE: SOUTH SECTOR
We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated and highly skilled Consultant
Radiologist with special interest in PET CT/NUCLEAR MEDICINE to join a
team of 8 existing consultant radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians
within the South/West Sector and to further support and develop services.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest National Health Service
provider in Scotland with an annual operating budget of just under £2 billion.
In recent years, NHSGGC has invested £15 million in new facilities and
equipment, specifically in the areas of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Digital
Mammography, PET CT / SPECT CT, Angiography and General Digital
Imaging.
The South Sector includes the largest hospital in Scotland, the Queen
Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow following the closing of the Southern
General Hospital, Victoria Infirmary and Western Infirmary and merging of
services. Together with Gartnavel General Hospital and the Victoria ACH this
will form the new South West Sector.
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council and be
eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK
should 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.
The job is advertised as a full time position although candidates who require
to work part-time will be considered.
DIAGNOSTICS DIRECTORATE
INFORMATION PACK
FOR THE POST OF
CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
WITH AN INTEREST IN PET CT/NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BASED WITHIN THE SOUTH SECTOR
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. Glaswegians and visitors alike 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 road and national
rail networks. It boasts the second largest suburban rail network in the United
Kingdom. Glasgow International Airport is just 10 miles from the Glasgow Royal
Infirmary with 16 flights per day to London and direct international flights to many
European destinations, Vancouver, Philadelphia, New York and Dubai.
2.
The Hospital Modernisation Programme - The Services of Tomorrow
A massive re-organisation of NHSGGC has recently been completed. As such, the
Diagnostics Directorate took responsibility for all Diagnostic services in February
2006. The re-organisation was essential to align the organisational structure with the
Acute Services Review (ASR) recommendations and support the Hospital
Modernisation Programme. This is transforming healthcare provision locally,
regionally and nationally. More than seven hundred million pounds of investment
underpins an ambitious building programme, designed to deliver world class and
integrated care from the following major acute sector units:
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New Cancer Centre, PET CT Imaging Centre, on the General hospital
campus at Gartnavel, opened in 2007.
Development of a single dedicated Regional Cardiothoracic Centre at Golden
Jubilee Hospital, completed 2008.
Ambulatory Care, Diagnostic and Treatment Centres at the Stobhill and
Victoria sites, opened June 2009.
New Acute South Glasgow Hospital with co-location of Maternity, Children’s
and Adult Hospital services. Regional Neurosciences and Maxillofacial
Centres are also on site. Due for completion in 2015.
Re-development of Glasgow Royal Infirmary into the second major acute
hospital from 2015.
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 same day basis. These include
outpatient 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 a streamlined and rapid process of care.
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 early 20th century buildings. The purpose-designed
facilities will enable the one-stop/rapid diagnosis and treatment models required for
the future. State of the art IT services and PACS currently allow patients’ images and
diagnostic results to be available throughout the city and beyond, regardless of which
hospital site is providing services. Concentration of inpatient facilities into fewer sites
across the city will satisfy the requirements of junior 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.
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 wte staff
7,000 wte 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 seven 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
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, Bio engineering 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.
Diagnostic Imaging
Adult acute Radiology services are organised on a sector basis with Clinical Leads
covering each sector (NE, NW/South, and Clyde). Clinical Leads for, PET CT,
Paediatric Radiology, Adult Interventional and Breast Screening services are also in
post. Clinical Leads report to the Clinical Director (Vacant) and General Manager
(Lynn Ross).
Combined South & North-West Sector Lead
(Southern General; Victoria;
Gartnavel General and Western Infirmary )
Dr. Stuart Ballantyne
North-East Sector Lead
(Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Stobhill ACH)
Dr. Ross MacDuff
Clyde Sector Lead
(Royal Alexandra, Inverclyde
Royal Hospital and Vale of Leven
Hospital)
Dr. Marzi Davies
Paediatric Radiology Lead
(Royal Hospital for Children)
Dr. Ruth Allen
Breast Screening Lead
(Breast Screening Unit)
Dr. Hilary Dobson
PET CT Lead
(Greater Glasgow & Clyde)
Dr. Sai Han
Interventional Radiology Lead
Dr Ram Kasthuri
The NHSGG Strategic Review of Imaging Services aligns the future configuration of
imaging with the over-arching NHSGG Hospital Modernisation Programme. Imaging
support for acute/unscheduled care activity is a clinical governance priority. The key
strategic aim of the Directorate is improve the quality of care provided to patients on
the basis of clinical need by consolidating acute/emergency imaging support on a
24/7, 365 day basis and by complying with emergency, cancer related and scheduled
care National waiting times targets.
The NHSGG out of hours imaging model for the adult acute service includes robust
vascular/interventional on-call cover city wide with plans at an advanced stage for a
centralised diagnostic on call service centred at the Royal Infirmary covering all
Glasgow and Clyde acute sites.
Consultant Radiologist “out of hours” activity will be incorporated into job plans as a
mix of evening/overnight “on-call” cover, weekend daytime activity and weekend
daytime “on-call” cover Thus within a framework of recognised contractual hours,
there is likely to be a future change in the current working practice of routine 9 to
5pm, five days a week working, to one in which extended working days, and
weekend working will become the norm.
6.
Education & Training
Close links to the University of Glasgow ensure significant engagement in
undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching.
The NHSGGC Imaging Directorate is the major clinical sponsor for the West of
Scotland Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Postgraduate Training Scheme and
around 40 Specialist Registrars currently rotate through the Glasgow departments.
The Glasgow Caledonian Course in Diagnostic Ultrasound is accredited to Masters
Level and trainee Sonographers are educated and mentored locally.
The NHSGGC Imaging Directorate also hosts the postgraduate training programme
for clinical scientists, technologists and radiographers.
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.
The diagnostic directorate is currently engaged in developing even stronger links with
the university to specifically support imaging based research and provide imaging
support to major national and international trials.
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
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Free and confidential staff counselling services
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 (National Cycle Scheme)
Good Public Transport links
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Commitment to staff education
opportunities
Excellent student support
Access to NHS Pension scheme
and
life-long
learning/development
The Imaging Departments
General Information
An HSS RIS system covers all Glasgow and Clyde departments. Glasgow is the lead
site for the Scottish National PACS implementation and completed National
acceptance testing in January 2007, triggering the Glasgow wide roll out which was
completed in mid 2008. This has undergone a recent upgrade to V11 with
replacement of hardware and refreshing of the software package.
Voice recognition technology has also been introduced at all Glasgow and Clyde
hospital sites along with upgrades to the RIS/PACS systems. The Trak-Care PAS
was introduced in 2013 and electronic requesting with “Order” Comms has been in
operation across all sites since May 2014.
All acute adult and paediatric hospitals and the ambulatory care hospitals have
provision of modern mulltislice CT and 1.5T MRI systems. In addition, a 3T magnet is
available at the regional neurosciences unit on the Southern General campus.
A Regional PET CT Centre, with two modern PET-CT scanners, has been developed
adjacent to the New Cancer Centre.
Dedicated vascular/interventional facilities are available at Queen Elizabeth
University Hospital (QEUH), Gartnavel, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, and in
Neuroradiology/INS. Vascular/Interventional facilities in The Royal Hospital for
Children are shared with Cardiology.
Total imaging examination numbers for Glasgow approach over one million per
annum (excluding Obstetric US and Cardiology). The annual incidence of cancer for
the Glasgow area is in the order of 7,000 cases. Regional services cover up to half
the population of Scotland, potentially doubling the caseload for some patient
pathways.
The Diagnostics Directorate currently employs around 116 individual Consultant
Radiologists across Glasgow:
North East Sector
South/NW Sector
Neuroradiology
Paediatric Radiology
Breast Screening
Dental Hospital
Clyde
23 (including vacancies)
46 (including vacancies)
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21(including vacancies)
Around 40 Specialist Registrars rotate through the West of Scotland Training
Scheme.
South Sector
The construction of the QEUH, linked to the Institute of Neurological Sciences, the
New Children’s Hospital and the redeveloped Maternity Hospital is at the core of the
NHSGGC Modernisation Programme. The transfer of acute services from the
existing sites: SGH, VIC, WIG, GGH was completed in Spring 2015.
The QEUH hospital campus is the largest acute hospital site in Scotland providing
inpatient services for the population of South Glasgow and well as some city wide
services including vascular, renal and regional services.
There are 5 CT scanners and 3 MR scanners between adult and paediatrics as well
as a modern nuclear medicine department and this excludes additional provision at
the Neurological Institute.
The main clinical campus for Glasgow University and the laboratory services for
Glasgow are also relocating to the South Glasgow campus and substantial
investment in research and education facilities is underway.
The Victoria Hospital ambulatory care facility, opened in June 2009 and provides
modern facilities for diagnostic procedures, day surgery and ‘walking wounded’
casualty services. Facilities within the Victoria ACH include a 64 slice CT Toshiba
scanner, 3 ultrasound rooms with dedicated breast ultrasound and elastography and
liver imaging software, a Siemens digital stereotactic and digital breast
mammography unit and a multipurpose fluoroscopy unit. Two 1.5T Philips MR
scanners with whole body imaging, a full range of phased array multichannel surface
coils and a breast coil with biopsy capability is available. There is full RIS/PACS
integration.
Further floor space allows for expansion of CT and other
services/equipment. Departmental library and seminar rooms are available for MDTs
and teaching, in addition to shared Consultant office facilities.
Adult and Paediatric Nuclear Medicine Departments in South Sector have 4 gamma
cameras (3 SPECT-CT in Nuclear Medicine, and 1 dedicated brain SPECT at
Institute of Neurological Sciences.
North West Sector
The Western Infirmary and Gartnavel General Hospital jointly constitute one of the
teaching hospital units linked to the University of Glasgow, the main campus of which
is currently adjacent to the Western Infirmary site.
As part of the Glasgow Modernisation Programme, some services have already
centralised to the Gartnavel site. These include the Infectious Diseases Unit, the
Ophthalmology service and ENT. Specialist inpatient breast services are expected to
be sited at Gartnavel in the long term. The Western Infirmary is due for closure with
out patient facilities being available in GGH and the previous Royal Hospital for Sick
Children to be called the West Ambulatory Care Hospital.
The new Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre opened in 2008 at the Gartnavel
campus. Details can be found on the website www.beatson.org.uk.
West of Scotland PET Centre at Gartnavel General Hospital is equipped with two
PET-CT
scanners (GE Discovery 690 and 710) and is one of the busiest clinical PET CT
services in the UK. It is served by the onsite cyclotron unit. West of Scotland PET
R&D group is closely linked with the Glasgow University preclinical PET facilities.
Gartnavel General Hospital Nuclear Medicine Department provides diagnostic
services as well as benign and malignant radionuclide therapies. It has three gamma
cameras (one SPECT CT and two SPECT).
Both PET CT and Nuclear Medicine departments have strong research activities
mainly in oncology but also in non oncology trials including amyloid brain PET.
North East Sector
Glasgow Royal Infirmary is a large teaching hospital serving a local population of
approximately 400,000, and providing supra-regional and national tertiary referral
services, including Plastic Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Hepatobiliary
and Pancreatic service and the Centre for Rheumatic Disease. It is one of two major
acute sites being developed within the city. (The other is at the QEUH).
Outpatient Imaging services are co-ordinated between the Royal Infirmary and the
satellite Ambulatory Care Hospital (ACH) three miles North at Stobhill. This opened
in May 2009 and provides modern facilities for diagnostic procedures, day surgery,
renal dialysis and ‘walking wounded’ minor injuries services.
Nuclear Medicine services in North East Sector are provided at Glasgow Royal
Infirmary and Stobhill Hospital. Glasgow Royal Infirmary Nuclear Medicine has two
SPECT CT scanners and one DEXA scanner, and provides diagnostic services as
well as radioiodine thyroid therapy. It is the main centre for West of Scotland Nuclear
Medicine Specialist Training Programme. Nuclear cardiology service is provided in a
separate department at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and has three scanners for dynamic
and pharmacological stress imaging as well as cardiac function.
Stobhill Hospital Nuclear Medicine has one SPECT CT scanner and provide
outpatient diagnostic scanning service.
Clyde Sector
Consultant Radiology provision within this Sector has been organised and
modernised to support the future imaging requirements for the population of this
region which is 400,000.
A single area wide amalgamated and enlarged radiology team provides radiology
services to each of the Sector hospital sites namely: the Royal Alexandra Hospital,
Paisley, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock and the Vale of Leven District General
Hospital, Alexandria.
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The Job Itself
Consultant Radiologist with an interest in PET CT/NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Imaging
This will be based within the South Sector – QEUH and GGH
The job is advertised as a full time position although candidates who require to work
part-time will be considered.
The basic contract will be for a 10 PA consultant contract.
EPA(s) will be the subject of detailed job planning discussions. Other current full time
post holders have either 11.5 or 12 pa.
The candidate will be expected to contribute strongly to the general work of the
department, in particular the acute service. He/she will be proficient in a variety of
diagnostic imaging including PET CT and general nuclear medicine.
A sub-specialist interest in PET CT/NUCLEAR MEDICINE imaging is required to
complement the existing contributing radiologists. There would be scope to support
candidates wishing to develop supplementary interests in oncology imaging.
Interventional (non-vascular) skills, including image guided drainage and biopsy are a
basic requirement for the general radiology commitments.
In line with the acute services review inpatient services are being rationalised across
the city and as this occurs the job plan will adapt to ensure the applicant is working
effectively and efficiently with colleagues to ensure high quality services across
Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Further aspects of the job are negotiable and to some extent will be tailored to the
abilities and interests of the successful applicant. However, the duties will include the
supervision and reporting of CT and MR examinations, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, plain
film reporting and general radiology on call duties.
There is an essential requirement to be proficient in emergency and acute trauma
radiology for emergency daytime and on call purposes. The successful candidate will
participate in the diagnostic out of hours system on a sector basis. The maximum
number of weekends expected to be contractually covered by any individual
consultant will be no more than 8 per annum.
Reconfiguration of Acute service in Greater Glasgow & Clyde may in future result in
changes to on-call payment and commitment.
All out of hours activity will be undertaken on the basis of the terms and conditions
set out in the consultant contract (Scotland). The sector operates a compliant
Specialist Registrar on-call rota, as laid out under the European Working Time
Directive.
The exact timetable will be subject to negotiation and current service needs.
Clinical Commitments
The weekly Programmed Activities (PA) will include:
PET CT
Nuclear Medicine
CT/Duty
MRI
Flex
Plain Film
Oncall
SPA
3 PA
1.5 PA
1 PA
1 PA
0.5 PA
0.5PA
0.5 PA
1 PA (+1 negotiable see below)
*0.5 DCC per week is awarded for cross-cover of colleagues for leave.
This job plan is negotiable and will be agreed between the successful applicant and
the Clinical Director. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde initially allocates all full time
consultants 10 PAs made up of 9 PAs in Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and one core
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) for CPD, audit, clinical governance,
appraisal, revalidation, job planning, internal routine communication and
management meetings. The precise allocation of SPA time and associate objectives
will be agreed with the successful applicant and will be reviewed at annual job
planning.
Additional EPA activity
This additional activity is separate from the main job plan contract and variable at 3
month notice period from either employee and employer. The work performed within
these sessions will be general/cross-sectional imaging and composition may be
varied with a reasonable notice period to permit flexible working to meet the service
needs of NHS GG & C.
On-Call
On call is shared between consultant colleagues supported by radiology registrars.
The directorate is keen to develop extended working in radiology to accommodate
the increasing workload and a pilot is currently underway. This involves 3 consultants
and 2 registrars working during the day at weekends and 1 consultant each night
from 5-8pm. This predominantly involves provision of a busy in patient CT and
ultrasound service and ensures rapid turnaround of the acute plain film service.
In addition, a city-wide on call reporting hub staffed by radiology registrars 5pm-9am,
receiving and reporting calls out of hours from all NHS GG&C hospitals commenced
in February 2015.
There is a separate Interventional Rota, but there is an expectation that general CT
and ultrasound drainage will be covered by the diagnostic consultants.
Teaching, Audit and Research
There are traditional close links between NHSGG&C and the University of Glasgow
Medical School comprising the Medical, Dental and Nursing Schools and the
Graduate School. Participation in undergraduate, postgraduate teaching and clinical
audit may be agreed with the appointee permitting more SPA time for specific clearly
identified additional supporting activities. These activities have to be agreeable to the
candidate and desired by the Board.
Professional Standards
Trust Clinical Governance and Clinical Effectiveness Committees have been
established and appraisal has been instituted in accordance with Royal College and
General Medical Council guidelines
Qualifications
At the time of interview candidates must be eligible for GMC registration and must
hold (or be within 6 months of) CCT in Clinical Radiology or equivalent.
Arrangements for applicants to visit the hospital or discuss the post
In the first instance please contact:
Dr Stuart Ballantyne, Clinical Lead, Imaging
0141 452 3537
Dr Sai Han Clinical Lead, PET CT
0141 211 4762
Mrs Lynn Ross, General Manager, Imaging
0141 211 4610
Dr Rachel Green, Associate Medical Director, Diagnostics
0141 211 4274
Mrs Aileen MacLennan, Director of Diagnostics
0141 201 1280
Date of appointment – to be confirmed
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde - Acute Services Division
EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE:
GRADE:
DEPARTMENT/DIRECTORATE:
DIVISION:
LOCATION:
Consultant Radiologist with an
IInterest in PET CT/Nuclear
Medicine
Consultant
Imaging/ Diagnostics
Acute
Glasgow South Sector
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
Patient focused
YES
Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council
and licence to practice
YES
Good general medical training
YES
Hold or be within 6 months of CCT (or equivalent) in Clinical
Radiology from date of interview
YES
Imaging skills in CT, ultrasound and MR especially in acute
inpatient imaging and intervention
YES
Subspecialist experience in PET CT and Nuclear Medicine
YES
Image guided basic interventional skills including drainage
YES
Expertise in Emergency and trauma radiology
YES
Effective in the teaching and training of junior colleagues
YES
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
YES
Experience of audit and research
YES
Excellent organisational and communication skills
YES
Sound IT skills
YES
Knowledge of general management issues
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
£ 76,761 £ 103,490 per annum (pro rata)
New Entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the minimum point of the
salary scale, (dependent on qualifications and experience). Salary is paid
monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.
HOURS OF DUTY
Full Time 40.00
SUPERANNUATION
New entrants to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are aged sixteen but
under seventy five will be enrolled automatically into membership of the NHS
Pension Scheme. Should you choose to "opt out" arrangements can be made
to do this via: www.sppa.gov.uk
REMOVAL EXPENSES
Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be
discussed and agreed prior to appointment.
EXPENSES OF
CANDIDATES FOR
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who are requested to attend an interview will be given assistance
with appropriate travelling expenses. Re-imbursement shall not normally be
made to employees who withdraw their application or refuse an offer of
appointment.
TOBACCO POLICY
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises
and grounds.
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
CONFIRMATION OF
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN
THE UK
This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work” and
therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups
Scheme (PVG) Membership.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has a legal obligation to
ensure that it’s employees, both EEA and non EEA nationals, are legally
entitled to work in the United Kingdom. Before any person can commence
employment within NHS GGC they will need to provide documentation to
prove that they are eligible to work in the UK. Non EEA nationals will be
required to show evidence that either Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain in
the UK has been granted for the work which they are applying to do. Where
an individual is subject to immigration control under no circumstances will they
be allowed to commence until the right to work in the UK has been verified.
ALL applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the
Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in the UK Statement with their completed
application form. You will be required provide appropriate documentation prior
to any appointment being made.
REHABILITATION OF
OFFENDERS ACT 1974
The rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 allows people who have been
convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as “spent”
after the lapse of a period of years. However, due to the nature of work for
which you are applying this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 of
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Orders 1975 and 1986). Therefore, applicants
are required to disclose information about convictions which for other purposes
are “spent” under the provision of the act in the event of employment, failure to
disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Any information given will be completely
confidential.
DISABLED APPLICANTS
A disability or health problems does not preclude full consideration for the job
and applications from people with disabilities are welcome. All information will
be treated as confidential. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde guarantees to
interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the
post. You will note on our application form that we ask for relevant information
with regard to your disability. This is simply to ensure that we can assist you,
if you are called for interview, to have every opportunity to present your
application in full. We may call you to discuss your needs in more detail if you
are selected for interview.
GENERAL
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates flexible staffing arrangements
whereby all appointments are to a grade within a department. The duties of an
officer may be varied from an initial set of duties to any other set, which are
commensurate with the grade of the officer. The enhanced experience
resulting from this is considered to be in the best interest of both NHS Greater
Glasgow and Clyde and the individual.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS
Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
NOTICE
The employment is subject to three months’ notice on either side, subject to
appeal against dismissal.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the
Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence
Organisation.
Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board
responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence
organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not
fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, please visit our website
on www.show.scot.nhs.uk
View all our vacancies at: www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
Register for Job Alerts at: www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Dr. Stuart
Ballantyne, Clinical Lead on 0141 452 3537, Dr. Sai Han, PET-CT Clinical Lead on
0141 211 4762 or Ms Lynn Ross, General Manager on 0141 211 4610 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 on 27th November 2015
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 14th December 2015