StR LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING/CLINICAL FELLOW
Clinical Genetics
queen elizabeth universiTY hospital, GLASGOW
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 44725d
cLOSING DATE: 18TH NOVEMBER 2016
SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
Post: sTr locum appointment for training (LAT/CLINICAL FELLOW IN CLINICAL genetics
Base: WEST OF SCOTLAND REGIONAL GENETIC SERVICE, queen elizabeth
University hospital, GLASGOW
Applications are invited for a LA/Clinical Fellow post in Clinical Genetics commencing 01/12/2016 for 8 monthsin the West of Scotland Clinical Genetics Service. The appointee will join the clinical team of 9 Consultants, 2 Clinical Genetics trainees and 11 Genetic Counsellors providing Regional Genetics Services to the five Health Boards of the West of Scotland, serving a population of 2.6 million. The department is based in the Clinical Genetics Department, in the new Laboratories Medicine Building at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which houses the regional cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, molecular genetics and molecular pathology services. This is a full time post, but part-time working will also be considered.
All applicants must possess full GMC Registration, a licence to practise and fulfil the person specifications for ST3 entry into a Clinical Genetics training programme.
This post holds educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean. If appointed as a Clinical Fellow the post will not be recognised for training.
Should you wish to discuss this post further, please contact Dr Carol Gardiner, TPD Clinical Genetics on 01413549201
INFORMATION PACK
FOR THE POST OF
FIXED TERM LAT
IN
CLINICAL GENETICS
CONTENTS
THE POST
Job Description and Information about the Departments
Information about the Division
Terms and Conditions of Service
OTHER INFORMATION
Selection Arrangements
Appendices
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
- Advertisement
1. BACKGROUND
This is a fixed term full time training post, but part time working will be considered, commencing on the 01/12/2016 for 8 months. The post is based within the West of Scotland Department of Clinical Genetics, in the Laboratories Directorate. The Department is based within the NewLaboratoriesBuilding at the QueenElizabethUniversityHospital (previously known as the Southern General Hospital). Dr Gordon Lowther is currently the Head of Service. The Department provides Regional Genetics Services to the five Health Boards of the West of Scotland, serving a population of 2.6 million.
2.WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT
The main work of the Clinical Genetic Department is in providing clinical genetic diagnosis and advice to the 6000+ families referred every year.
There are currently 9 NHS consultants in addition to 1 honorary consultant, and 2 specialist registrars. There are 11 genetic counsellors, 1 single gene complex needs nurse, 1 clinic nurse, 1 research nurse and 1 Neuromuscular Care Advisor.
Clinics are held within the Clinical Genetics department, and at a number of other sites including CrosshouseHospital in Kilmarnock; InverclydeRoyalHospital in Greenock; ForthValleyRoyalHospital, Larbert; Wishaw Health Centre; Cumbernauld; Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary; MonklandsHospital, Airdrie. A number of specialist joint clinics are also held at RoyalHospital for Children and other sites within Glasgow.
3.THE JOB ITSELF
(a)Title: Fixed Term LAT in Clinical Geneticscommencing 01/12/2016 for 8 months
(b)Relationships:
(i)Name of Health Board(s)/Trust:
Based Greater Glasgow NHS Board, employer NHS Education for Scotland
(ii)Names of Consultant members of the Department:
Dr Rosemarie Davidson – Consultant in clinical genetics, Lead clinician cancer genetics services
Dr Carol Gardiner– TPD Clinical Genetics, Clinical Lead and consultant in clinical genetics
Dr Shelagh Joss– consultant in clinical genetics
Dr Esther Kinning– consultant in clinical genetics
Dr Cheryl Longman – consultant in neuromuscular genetics (Scotland wide remit)
Prof Daniela Pilz – consultant in clinical genetics
Prof Ed Tobias – Senior Lecturer and honorary consultant
Dr Ruth McGowan – consultant in clinical genetics
Dr Margo Whiteford – consultant in clinical genetics
(c)Duties of the Post:
(i)Clinical- details of all clinical commitments
The post will be based in the West of Scotland Department of Genetics (Clinical), NewLaboratoriesBuilding, QueenElizabethUniversity hospital, Glasgow (formerly Southern General Hospital).
The post holder will enter a training post in clinical genetics. The post holder will be assigned an Educational Supervisor and clinical commitments will depend on previous experience. There will be at least 1-2 out-patient sessions a week and the trainee will be involved, with Consultant support, in ward visits to hospitals within the region for patient assessment and counselling, communication (and interpretation) of prenatal diagnostic and laboratory test results to clinical colleagues and patients, audit of the clinical service, and administrative duties associated with the running of the clinical service including pre-clinic workup, and maintenance of clinical databases.
(ii)Other duties: Audit, Teaching & CPD
The appointee will be expected to be involved in theDepartmental Meetings, CPD, and audit. Depending on the appointee’s previous experience, they may be involved in teaching duties which may include assistance with the teaching of medical genetics to postgraduates and to members of the nursing and paramedical professions.
(iii)Administration
As above.
(d)Timetable
The post is fixed full term contract and an indication of duties is provided in the timetable but precise timings of commitments could be negotiated to suit individual circumstances
Day / Hours / Hospital or Clinic and Description of Duties e.g. ward Rounds, Theatres and Out-patients etc.MON / AM / Satellite clinic with Consultant OR Genetics clinic QEH with Consultant
MON / PM / Administration/ clinic preparation
TUES / AM / Joint specialist clinic with Consultant OR Genetics clinic QEH with Consultant
TUES / PM / Administration/ clinic preparation
WED / AM / Administration/ clinic preparation
WED / PM / Clinical audit meeting / journal club; genetics MDT meeting
THURS / AM / CPD or Audit
THURS / PM / Administration/ clinic preparation
FRID / AM / Administration/ clinic preparation
FRID / PM / CPD or audit
SAT / AM
SAT / PM
SUN / AM
SUN / PM
(e)In addition to the duties mentioned above, duties at other hospitals administered by the Health Board may be necessary.
It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence body in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.
(v)For all new entrants to the Health Service a medical examination will be required prior to confirmation of the appointment. You will also be required to provide evidence of your immune response to Hepatitis B.
5.DATE WHEN POST IS VACANT
01/12/2016
- DETAILS OF ARRANGEMENTS FOR APPLICANTS TO VISITHOSPITAL
In the first instance please contact:
Dr Carol Gardiner,
TPD Clinical Genetics
Consultant in Clinical Genetics,
Clinical Genetics,
Laboratory Medicine,
1345 Govan Road
Glasgow G51 4TFTel: 0141 354 9201.
Short-listed candidates are invited to visit the hospitals concerned. If candidates on their
own initiative have visited the hospital prior to short-listing, they will only be allowed
expenses for that prior visit if they are subsequently short-listed.
7.POSITION OF TRAINEES UNABLE FOR PERSONAL REASONS TO WORK FULL-TIME
Any trainee who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be
considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will
be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with their Educational Supervisor and
their employer, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
NHS Education Scotlandemployed by Greater Glasgow & Clyde - Acute Services Division
EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE:Fixed term LAT in Clinical Genetics
GRADE:LAT/ST3
DEPARTMENT/DIRECTORATE: Clinical Genetics, Diagnostics
DIVISION:Acute
LOCATION:QueenElizabethHospital
CRITERIA / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLEFull registration with the General Medical Council and a licence to practise or be eligible to work in the UK. /
YES
MRCP/MRCPH or equivalent / YESHave evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of application in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice / YES
Have evidence of achievement of core medical competences via one of the following methods:
- Current employment in a UK core medical training or ACCS (Acute Medicine) programme and on track to successfully complete the training programme by the advertised post start date, or
- Successful completion of a UK core medical training or ACCS (Acute Medicine) programme. Acceptable evidence includes ARCP or RITA documentation, or
- Evidence of achievement of core medicine competences at time of application. Acceptable evidence is only permitted via the standard Alternative Certificate of Core Competence
- Current employment in a UK paediatrics training programme and on track to successfully complete Level 1 competences by the advertised post start date
- Successful completion of Level 1 paediatric competences. Acceptable evidence includes ARCP or RITA documentation or a fully completed Certificate of Completion of Paediatric Level 1 Competency by time of application
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where the research thesis is not part of first medical degree)
Experience at CT/ST 1/2 level of managing patients with genetic diseases by the time of commencement of ST3 training. / YES
Applicants must have demonstrable skills in
written and spoken English, adequate to enable
effective communication about medical topics
with patients and colleagues; as demonstrated
by one of the following:
- undergraduate medical training undertaken in
or
- academic International English Language Testing
least 7.0 in each domain (speaking, listening,
reading, writing),with an overall score of at least
7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within
24 months of the time of application
If applicants believe they have adequate
communication skills, but do not have evidence
in one of the above forms, they must provide
alternative supporting evidence in language skills / YES
Experience of audit and research / YES
Effective in the teaching and training of junior colleagues / YES
Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate / YES
Commitment to personal and professional development / YES
Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively and to prioritise own workload / YES
Applicants must meet professional health
requirements (in line with GMC standards /
Good Medical Practice) / 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 / Fixed TermGRADE AND SALARY / ST3
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 Time40.00
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:
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 Education Scotland and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises and grounds.
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND / 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.
CONFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK / NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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 Education Scotland 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 Education Scotland and the individual.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES / The post holder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
NOTICE / The employment is subject to onemonths’ notice on either side, subject to appeal against dismissal.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE / In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence Organisation. Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.
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Return of Applications
Please return your application by email to or to the recruitment address below;
Medical and Dental Recruitment Team
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
West Glasgow ACH (formerly Yorkhill)
2nd Floor
Dalnair Street,
Yorkhill,
G3 8SJ
CLOSING DATE
The closing date will be 18th November 2016