locum consultant urologist
GARTNAVEL GENERAL HOSPITAL
Information pack
reF: 34121d
Closing Date: noon 10th ocotber 2014
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Post: locum consultant urologist
Base:gartnavelgeneralhospital
The successful candidate for this post will join the existing Urological Surgeons for a fixed period of 6 months, pending the recruitment of a substantive post holder. The team provides a full range of Urological Services within the catchment area of North Glasgow. The post holder will undertake general urological care of inpatients and outpatients and contribute to the emergency service in the North sector.
The appointee will share responsibility with his/her consultant colleagues for pre-operative assessment, preparation, surgical care and post operative care of all urological surgery patients.
Applications must have full registration with the General Medical Council and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
ACUTE SERVICES DIVISION
SURGERY & ANAESTHETIC DIRECTORATE
Urology
Appointment of Locum Consultant Urologist
JOB DESCRIPTION
REF: 34121D
ACUTE SERVICES DIVISION
1. Introduction
- Acute Services Division
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the Largest NHS Employer in the UK and in partnership with 8 local authorities, is responsible for the health needs of a population of 1.2 million, almost a quarter of the entire Scottish population. The Acute Services Division is split into nine Directorates across 18 sites with a workforce of 27,500 and an annual budget of £1.2 billion. The geographical area covered is diverse; it covers the major city of Glasgow, large and small towns, villages and some rural areas. We have significant challenges ahead as we deliver the objectives set out in Better Health Better Care and we seek to ensure that we have the right people for the right posts delivering a comprehensive health service to the population of Greater Glasgow and Clyde..
The Acute Services Division is the largest group of adult acute hospitals in Scotland. This allows individuals a wide range of opportunities for professional development whether in community-based care or general and specialty hospital services.
The investment in Acute services in Glasgow in the last ten years has been considerable with two new Ambulatory Care Hospitals opening in 2009. Redevelopment of the Western Infirmary and GartnavelHospitals to support the delivery of the Acute Services Review has taken place in the last two years with the opening of the new Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Care Centre (2008) and the centralisation of a number of specialties including Renal and Vascular onto the Western Infirmary site. Work is on schedule to deliver the new SouthGlasgowHospital in 2015. This investment in acute care, which will see Maternity, Children and Adult acute services together on a single campus, will inevitably challenge us to deliver progressive, integrated services to all of our patients throughout the Board area.
A substantial volume of complex surgical work is performed in the Glasgow and Clyde units that provide a range of tertiary and national services. We enjoy close links with Glasgow’s three universities and make a significant contribution to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Research also has a high profile within the organisation. We provide excellent facilities for students and their tutors in the £15 million, state of the art, WolfsonMedicalSchool based at GlasgowUniversity adjacent to the Western Infirmary site. Excellent education facilities are also provided at Glasgow Royal Infirmary with a refurbishment of the UniversityTowercommencing late 2011.
The Acute service in North Glasgow presently employs more than 14,300 staff serving a core catchment population of 560,000. Our patients not only come from Glasgow but are also drawn from within the wider Health Board area, the West of Scotland region and in the case of National Services from across Scotland.
The hospitals north of the River Clyde, all with teaching responsibilitiesare Glasgow Royal Infirmary (including PrincessRoyalMaternityHospital), Western Infirmary, StobhillAmbulatoryCareHospital and Gartnavel GeneralHospital. In south Glasgow the Southern General Hospital and the Victoria Infirmary alongside the new VictoriaHospital, providing ambulatory care, support the acute surgical patient. Within Clyde sector we have the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital and the Vale of Leven Hospital all providing acute surgical care with RAH and IRH also supporting unscheduled care.
- Living & Working in Glasgow
Today Glasgow is a compact, vibrant and modern city. The scale of the City comes as a surprise to many people. It has the largest suburban rail network outside London and is second only to the UK capital as a retail centre.
There are top-ranking schools, excellent leisure facilities, beautiful golf courses and elegant accommodation across all price ranges.
The night life and restaurants are renowned and its high quality opera, theatres, art galleries and museums offer an abundance of cultural stimulation.
From Glasgow, it is only a short journey to many picturesque sites including Loch Lomond (45 minutes), the Argyll peninsula – or over the sea to Arran, Skye, Iona and Mull.
2. The Work of the Department and Scope of the Job
There are currently 20 Consultant Urologists one Professor of Urology and an Associate Specialist providing Elective Urological services across seven sites in Glasgow and Clyde with in patient beds currently located in the Southern General Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital and Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. The North Glasgow inpatient urology service is expected to move to Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 2014.
All aspects of Urological care is provided within the Department.
There is a strong working relationship with the world renowned Beatson Oncology Centre and links
with the University of GlasgowMedicalSchool.
The department provides comprehensive stone service and is a tertiary referral centre for complex stone management.
3.Principal Activities
Urology Medical Management Team
Clinical Director, Mr Khaver Qureshi
Lead Clinician, Mr Andrew James
Southern General / Victoria Infirmary / New VictoriaHospital
Mr N Akhtar
Mr G Conn
Ms L Seaward
Ms V Granitsiotis
Mr G Oades
Associate Specialist
SGH & Victoria – Mr L Morrison
Gartnavel General Hospital / Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital
Mr M Aitchison
Mr D Hendry
Mr K Qureshi
Mr M Palmer
Ms M Brownsplit post with VOL
Mr H Qazi
Mr J Crooks
Mr A James
Glasgow Royal Infirmary/Southern GeneralHospital
Mr M Fraser
Mr M Jones
Mr M Underwood
RoyalAlexandraHospital / InverclydeRoyalHospital / Vale of LevenHospital
Mr R Alexander
Mr L Morton
Mr Z Latif
Mr M Hotiana
Specialist Nurses
Specialist nurses provide a commitment to Urology sub-specialties. Nurse Endoscopists are also in post on each of the sites.
4.Duties of the Post
Applications are sought from suitably trained individuals who are able to provide both an emergency and elective urological service at consultant level. This appointment will be for 6 months.
The emergency component of the post will be based at the North Glasgow Hospitals. The successful candidate will be provided with appropriate clinic and theatre space to deliver his/her practice.
In addition to providing clinical services the successful candidate will be required to participate in the training and assessment of junior staff and to undertake the administrative duties required in a consultant job. This will include, but will not be exclusive to, the maintenance of appropriate patient records, keeping and participating in personal and unit audit and the retention of documentation for appraisal. All consultants are required to have an annual appraisal. Research will be encouraged especially if it has the potential to benefit direct patient care.
Applicants must have full GMC registration, and be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register. UK trainees will have evidence of Higher Specialist Training leading to CCT, or to be within six months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate an equivalent training and experience.
CLINICAL COMMITMENTS
SESSION DESCRIPTION / LOCUM POST CONSULTANTOn-Call / 1
Clinic / 3.5
IP Theatre/GA DSU / 2.5
LA List / 1
Admin / 1
SPA / 1
Total / 10
JOB PLAN TIMETABLE
AM / PMMonday / Clinic / admin
Tuesday / SPA / Clinic
Wednesday / GA DSU / LA List
Thursday / Clinic / Clinic [alternate weeks]
Friday / IP theatre / IP theatre [alternate weeks]
The above session plan is indicative and sessions will be finalised through discussions with the Clinical Director. This constitutes a 10 PA post.
5.Arrangements to Visit the Division
Short-listed candidates are invited automatically by the Director of Human Resources 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. When it is thought that there will be difficulty in filling the post, the Director of Human Resources has the authority to approve a second visit.
In the first instance please contact :
Mr Khaver Qureshi, Clinical Director for Urology
0141 211 3227
Mr Andrew James, Lead Clinician for Urology
0141 201 1381
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 / Consultant
£76,001 £ 102,465 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 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 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 (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 one 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.
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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Mr. Khaver Qureshi on 0141 211 3227 with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.
How to apply
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Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice
Immigration Questionnaire
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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
Recruitment Services, 1st Floor
Modular Building, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
GLASGOW
G12 0XH
CLOSING DATE
The closing Date will be10th October 2014