NHS Lanarkshire – Information Pack
POSITION: Consultant Surgeon with an interest in Colorectal Surgery
Reference
Grade
Location
Hours / PA’s
Salary Scale
Closing Date
MS/0114/02
Quote on all correspondence
Consultant Surgeon with an interest in Colorectal Surgery
Monklands Hospital
10 PAs per week (Part-time may be considered)
Consultant
Monday 3rd February 2014
Your Application
Thank you for expressing an interest in the above post within NHS
Lanarkshire. Please find all the relevant information attached to begin
the application process.
Should you require further information regarding this post you can
contact the Medical Staffing team or make informal enquiries with the
department using the contact details below.
To ensure we can process your application as easily as possible please
complete all the information required within the Application Pack and
email with your CV.
Contact Details
Telephone
Email
Application
Process
To apply, please email your CV to the above, along with the attached
completed Application Pack.
Application Pack .doc
01698 377735
Pamela.Migues@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Lanarkshire NHS
Inserts.pdf
Additional
Arrangements
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by:Mrs. J Park
General Manager
01355 584528
Mr. A Khan
Associate Medical Director
01698 366174
Dr. R Mackenzie Clinical Director
01236 713295
Mr. J Cumming
Lead Clinician General Surgery 01236 748748
Date when the
post is Vacant
The post is vacant from October 2013 and a start date will be agreed
with the successful candidate.
NHS Lanarkshire
For further information regarding NHS Lanarkshire and it’s hospitals,
please visit our website:- www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and Positive about Disabled People.
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POST INFORMATION
The Post
The successful candidate for the post of Consultant in General Surgery
NHS Lanarkshire based at Monklands General Hospital will be
appointed to a full time 10PA contract.
General
Provisions
You will be answerable to the Clinical Director, who will agree your job
plan.
Health and
Safety
You are required to comply with NHS Lanarkshire Health and Safety
Policies.
Junior Medical
Staff
You will be responsible for the training and supervision of the Junior
Medical staff who work with you, and you will be expected to devote time
to this on a regular basis. In addition, you will be expected to ensure that
staff have access to advice and counseling. If appropriate, you will be
named in the contracts of Doctors in training grades as the person
responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of
advice to such Doctors on their career.
Resources
The following resources are available:Consultants
Mr A MacDonald
Miss P Sharma
Mr A Nassar
Mr J Cumming
Mr F Ruzvidzo
Mr H Qandeel
Special Interest
Colo-rectal
Colo-rectal
Upper GI, laparoscopic biliary surgery
General
Locum Consultant
Locum Consultant
Specialty Doctors
Specialist Registrars on rotation from the West of
Scotland Training Scheme.
STR’s on BST
STRs/FY’s
Secretarial Support:
WTE Secretaries
2
4
7
7
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Main Duties
 You will undertake with existing colleagues the continuing care of
inpatients, day cases and outpatients in Monklands General Hospital
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Participation in the out of hours general surgical rota with colleagues.
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Provision of cover for colleagues during annual, study or sickness
leave.
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Participation in the supervision, training and management of junior
medical staff.
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Management responsibility where appropriate as agreed with the
clinical director.
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Participation in staff appraisal process.
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Participation in appropriate internal or external quality assurance
programmes.
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Participation in clinical audit.
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Participation in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
programmes.
Compliance with Royal College recommendations on continuing
Medical Education.
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Work
Programme
As required under Section 3 of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the
duties and responsibilities are supported by a job plan and work
programme detailed as follows:
Job Planning/Programmed Activities
The job plan will be dependent on the successful candidate’s
subspecialty training and interests. A minimum of 1 SPA will be included
in the job plan. Additional SPAs (up to 2.5 in total) can be incorporated
into the job plan depending on the time required to support the
successful candidate’s professional activities and the needs of the
service.
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POSITION: Consultant Surgeon with an interest in Colorectal Surgery
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general
surgery elective workload.
The successful candidate will join a team of two other colorectal
consultants in delivering a comprehensive service in lower GI surgery.
An established trust wide multi-disciplinary team is present, with
excellent support from a team of specialist nurses. There are also
excellent working relationships with an experienced team of
gastroenterologists, oncologists and nurse endoscopists. An established
enhanced recovery programme is a core part of the unit’s policy along
with our anaesthetic colleagues.
In addition to the colorectal cancer practice, the unit currently benefits
from experienced clinicians with expertise including laparoscopic
surgery. Current practice also includes the surgical management of
inflammatory bowel disease and a fully functioning bowel screening
programme. The colorectal service enjoys the support of an on site
Recto-Anal physiology lab and several GI specialised radiologists with
interventional interest. Laparoscopic colorectal surgical skills are
essential and an interest in benign anorectal conditions along with an
interest in surgical critical care and medical education and research
would be preferable in the successful candidate.
The post holder will participate in the emergency service in Monklands
Hospital currently on a 1 in 7 rota. The unit operates a receiving period
of 7 days in two weeks, cancelling elective commitments. There is a
separate Vascular and Urology emergency service.
At present the table below provides information about current fixed time
commitments. Daytime daily CEPOD lists are available for emergency
cases.
On taking up post a Job Plan will be agreed between the person
appointed and the Clinical Director/Associate Medical Director. The Job
Plan will be reviewed informally after 3 months in post and then again on
a formal basis after 6 months in post.
A minimum of 1 SPA will be included in the job plan. Additional SPAs
(up to 2.5 in total) can be incorporated into the job plan depending on
the time required to support the successful candidate’s professional
activities and the needs of the service. NHS Lanarkshire allows SPA
time to be worked flexibly so a fixed timetable provision for this is not
indicated.
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Fixed
Commitments
Days
Monday
Tuesday
Hours Type of Work
AM
PM
Endoscopy
AM
PM
Wednesday AM
PM
Thursday
AM
DSU
Main Theatre
Main Theatre
Clinic
Location
Monklands Hospital
Monklands Hospital
Monklands Hospital
Monklands Hospital
Monklands Hospital
PM
Friday
AM
Colorectal MDT
Monklands Hospital
PM
The indicative timetable identifies those fixed commitments which are dependent on other
hospital resources, both physical and human.
The remaining PA commitment is non fixed and covers for example delivery of ward
rounds, clinical administrative duties and on call commitments.
In addition, other
activities not
occurring at fixed
times.
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Reviewing new admissions.
Discussing referrals, in patient and out patient with Colleagues
(daily).
Discussing management/investigation of patients with colleagues in
other appropriate Clinical Support Services
Ward Referrals, Discussing patient management/ reviewing patients
with doctors in training and Nursing Staff out with formal ward
rounds.
Speaking to GP’s, outpatients re results.
Vetting Fast Track clinic referrals/ allocating appointments (daily).
CPD and Appraisal
Audit
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Review of the
Job Plan
This job plan is subject to review at least once a year by the post holder
and the Specialty Clinical Director/Clinical Lead as noted in the terms
and conditions. The procedures set out in the ‘Terms & Conditions of
Service’ must be followed if it is not possible to agree a job plan, either
initially or at an annual review.
Audit and
research
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in audit
processes and there is an active clinical audit department available to
assist. An interest in research will be supported.
Continuing
Professional
Development
Study leave is available within the terms and conditions of service with
the approval of the Specialty Clinical Director/Clinical Lead. The
appointee will be required to fulfill such demands for continuing
professional development as the Royal College of Surgeons (or other
relevant bodies) may make.
Honorary
Academic Status
If involved in undergraduate teaching status can be applied for.
Applications can be made via the Hospital Sub-dean and then to the
appropriate academic department within the University.
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PERSON PROFILE
Attributes
Essential
Qualifications
FRCS (Exit Exam) or equivalent postGraduate qualification in Surgery.
Training
GMC Registration with a licence to
practice.
On Specialist Register or within 6
months of CCT or CESR (CP) at
interview.
Research
Willingness to participate in multicentre studies applicable.
Publications
Useful
ChM, MD or equivalent.
Research experience relevant to the
practice of surgery is desirable.
Articles on relevant topics in peer review
journals.
Experience
In keeping with completion
of specialist training.
Experience of and/or interest in audit
and clinical management.
Previous experience in organising
NHS or other health services.
Knowledge
Broad based knowledge and skills in Problem solver/diplomat /counsellor.
and Skills
relation to general surgery.
Specialist training in Colorectal
Surgery.
Interest
and
experience
in
undergraduate
and
postgraduate
teaching.
Disposition
Committed to Quality Patient Care.
Preference to work in a District General
An ability to communicate well with Hospital.
colleagues and other staff.
Driving licence.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Other
A commitment to continuing medical
education.
A flexible approach to duties, which
satisfies the needs of the Service in a
changing environment.
If there is any reason why a disabled person The post requires physical dexterity. Uncorrected
should not be considered suitable for this post, visual or hearing defect would be incompatible
please provide details:
with the nature of the work.
Name
Designation
Date
Prepared By:Dr. R Mackenzie
Clinical Director
December 2013
Approved By:Mr. A. Khan
Associate Medical Director
December 2013
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POSITION: Consultant Surgeon with an interest in Colorectal Surgery
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
a)
This appointment is offered on the Terms and Conditions of the new Consultant
Contract.
Additional NHS Lanarkshire Policies which support the Contract are listed below and are
available on request:
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b)
Additional & External Duties
Fee –Paying Work in the New Consultant Contract
On-Call Availability and Payment of Supplement
Generic Objectives
Resident On-Call Duties
This appointment is superannuable under the NHS Superannuation Scheme, which
is contracted out of the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme (SERPS). New
employees commencing employment from 1 March 2013 onwards will automatically
be enrolled in the pension scheme and your remuneration will be subject to
deduction of superannuation contributions.
To opt-out, you must contact the Scottish Public Pensions Agency directly on Tel:
01896 893000. Should you choose to opt-out in accordance with these changes you
will be enrolled into the scheme again every 3 years (June 2016, 2019 etc) when the
same process will apply.
For further information on the benefits of the scheme, please contact an advisor of
The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) Tel: 01896 893100, or download/view
a member’s guide at www.sppa.gov.uk/nhs/forms.htm.
c)
The employment is subject to 3 months’ notice on either side subject always to the
appeal and other provisions of paragraphs 10.4 & 10.5 of the Terms and Conditions of
Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and Doctors in Public Health and the
Community Health Service Consultant Grade.
d)
Reimbursement of certain telephone charges may be payable on application to NHS
Lanarkshire. The successful candidate must be contactable throughout any on-call
period.
e)
The successful candidate, if not already employed by the NHS Lanarkshire, will be
required to complete a medical questionnaire to obtain medical clearance from the
Occupational Health Physician.
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f)
The successful candidate will be required to complete a disclosure Scotland PVG
(Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme) form. No approach will be made without
written permission of the successful applicant who will be asked to sign and complete a
Disclosure PVG application, giving authorization for the check to be undertaken.
g)
NHS Lanarkshire does not negotiate salary placements. On commencement the salary
will be in line with paragraph 5.1 of the terms and conditions of the new consultant
contract. Appointees start on the scale minimum except in the circumstances of
paragraphs 5.1.2 – 5.1.7 of the terms and conditions of service.
h)
From 1st April 2013 the starting salary for the post is £75,249 per annum (based on 10
Programmed Activities per week). The successful candidate’s total salary will be
dependent on his/her previous service history. Remuneration for any extra
programmed activities will be dependent upon the job plan agreed at the time of
appointment.
i)
Dependent upon present place of residence, NHS Lanarkshire may require
the
successful candidate to undertake to remove home to a distance acceptable to NHS
Lanarkshire, normally within 10 miles of the base Hospital, in which case removal
expenses will be payable in accordance with NHS Lanarkshire Policy. In some cases,
however, a residence more than 10 miles distant from the base hospital will be
acceptable and in this case removal expenses will be subject to the prior approval of
the Associate Medical Director for such a residence. The position will be made clear to
the successful candidate on application
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DECLARATIONS/CONVICTIONS STATEMENT
The following should be used when completing DECLARATIONS/ CONVICTIONS within the
application pack.
Registration with the General Medical Council or General Dental Council imposes on doctors
and dentists the duty to provide a good standard of medical care and to behave
appropriately, towards patients. NHS Employees also have a duty to ensure 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 or a caution, in the UK or any other country.
Applications for posts in the NHS are exempt from 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 the Act.
Forms will also include a declaration of any cautions or bind overs.
We also need to establish if you have been the subject of 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, which might lead to a conviction, an order
binding you over a caution, or fitness to practice proceedings undertaken or being
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 (General Dental 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, you may telephone: Marlene
Fraser (01698) 377752 in confidence, for advice.
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IMMIGRATION
Overseas
Doctors and
Dentists
Changes to
Immigration
Impact of
Change
Further
Information
For the purpose of immigration status, overseas doctors and dentists are
those who, regardless of where they obtain their primary medical/dental
qualification, are not nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA). A
list of EEA countries is attached.
On 7th March 2006 the Department of Health announced changes to the
immigration rules for postgraduate doctors and dentists. The changes
came into effect on 3rd April 2006 and mean that all doctors and dentists
who wish to work in the UK from outside the EEA will need to meet the
requirements of an employment category such as the work permit
provisions. New applications for permit-free training visas will no longer
be granted for doctors undertaking training posts
Non-EEA doctors and dentists will still be able to come and train in the
UK and are still eligible to apply, in open competition for training posts
provided all the other eligibility criteria is met. However, training posts
will now be considered employment for immigration purposes. Work
permits will only be issued where there is a specific post for the
overseas doctors that cannot be filled by someone from the EEA.
The changes in immigration requirements for trainee doctors and
dentists are a result of a Scottish Executive Health Department
announcement and immigration issues are the remit of the Home Office.
Clarification and further information can be accessed from the following:Home Office
Work Permits
EEA Countries
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/
Austria
Greece
The Netherlands
Belgium
Hungary
Norway
Bulgaria
Iceland
Poland
Cyprus
Republic of Ireland Portugal
Czech Republic
Italy
Romania
Denmark
Latvia
Slovakia
Estonia
Liechtenstein
Slovenia
Finland
Lithuania
Spain
France
Luxembourg
Sweden
Germany
Malta
UK
NB – Switzerland is not in the EEA, Swiss Nationals have the same
rights as EEA nationals.
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