consultant physician with an interest in pulmonary hypertension
queenelizabeth university/goldenjubileenationalhospital & gartnavelgeneralhospital
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 46233d
cLOSING DATE: 25th august 2017
SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
Post: consultant physician with an interest in pulmonary hypertension
base: queenelizabeth university/goldenjubileenationalhospital & gartnavelgeneralhospital
Applications are invited for a Consultant post which will be based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Golden Jubilee National Hospital (GJNH) and Gartnavel General Hospital (GGH). The successful candidate will join a team of 20 established respiratory consultants, two of whom specialise in pulmonary hypertension. The consultant will be responsible (with colleagues) for the care of both inpatients and outpatients with pulmonary hypertension including a right heart catheterisation list at GJNH. This consultant will also provide care for respiratory inpatients at QEUH (including on call duties) and respiratory outpatients at GGH, taking a share of a bronchoscopy list.
By joining the Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit (SPVU), the post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a sub-speciality interest in pulmonary vascular medicine, joining a department with an active research programme looking at the basic science, imaging and clinical physiology aspects of this condition. The department has a strong academic background and close links with the University of Glasgow. The SPVU is supported by three clinical nurse specialists and three pulmonary vascular fellows.
Applicants must have MRCP, full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview. You should have extensive training in general respiratory medicine and an interest in pulmonary hypertension. Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Consultant Respiratory Physician with Interest in Pulmonary Hypertension
QueenElizabethUniversityHospital, GoldenJubileeNationalHospitaland GartnavelGeneralHospital, Glasgow
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Introduction
Living and Working in Glasgow
Today Glasgow is a compact, vibrant and modern city. In fact Glasgow’s scale comes as a surprise to some 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 nightlife and restaurants are renowned and its opera, theatres, art galleries and museums offer plenty of cultural stimulation.
From Glasgow, the West of Scotland’s jewels are within easy reach. Loch Lomond is just 45 minutes drive, a little further to the Argyll peninsula – or over the sea to Arran, Skye, Iona and Mull.
QueenElizabethUniversityHospital, NHS GGC
The QueenElizabethUniversityHospital is a new purpose built hospital that opened its doors in May 2015. The hospital has 1109 beds and provides medical care to a population of around 700,000 people in west and south Glasgow. The hospital provides the full range of medical and surgical services including many tertiary specialties such as neurology, ENT and renal medicine.
The respiratory department in the Queen Elizabeth currently includes 20 consultant respiratory physicians and a full range of allied health professionals. There is a 16 bedded acute respiratory receiving unit and an additional 112 respiratory inpatient beds. The hospital benefits from large intensive care and high dependency units and has facilities for extra-corporeal ventilatory support. In addition to pulmonary hypertension, the respiratory unit includes a full range of subspecialty services including lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, sleep medicine, home ventilation, interstitial lung disease, allergy, asthma, pleural disease, interventional bronchoscopy and advanced COPD.
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 WolfsonMedicalSchool, based at GlasgowUniversity.
By joining us now you will have the opportunity to be involved in the further development and redesign of services enjoying a real chance to shape services for the future.
SCOTTISH PULMONARY VASCULARUNIT
Since 1998, the SPVU has been funded directly by the National Services Division of the Scottish Government. The role of the Unit is to provide care for patients with pulmonary hypertension from throughout Scotland. As such the Unitis the designated tertiary referral centre for those patients discovered to have severe pulmonary hypertension at other hospitals in Scotland. The Unit is situated in the Regional Heart and Lung Centre, Golden Jubilee National Hospital and at the QueenElizabethUniversityHospital, Glasgow. The Unit provides full investigative facilities for patients with pulmonary hypertension including cardiac catheterisation, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, echocardiography, CT scanning and cardiac MR.
The unit has a highly active research programme including collaborations with several universities including the University of Glasgowand a variety of Pharma companies. The unit is involved in preclinical basic science research and phase I, II and III clinical trials. It is anticipated that the successful applicant will develop a clinical / research theme to complement the current activity of the department.
The staffing of the Unit is as follows –
Professor Andrew Peacock, Consultant Physician & Director
Dr Martin Johnson, Consultant Physician
Dr Colin Church , Consultant Physician
Dr Michael Sproule, Consultant Radiologist
Dr Alison McKenzie, Pulmonary Vascular Fellow
Dr Geeshath Jayasekera, Pulmonary Vascular Fellow
Dr Tim Crowe, Pulmonary vascular Fellow
Dr David Welsh, Research Scientist
Dr Kathryn Wilson Research Scientist
Ms Kornelija Suveizdyte Research Scientist
Agnes Crozier, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Karon Carson, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Rachel Thomson, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Joanna Ford, Research Physiotherapist
Val Irvine, Research Nurse
Fiona Kennedy, Research Nurse
Simon Kerridge, Data Manager
Kirsty Menzies, Secretary
Veronica French, Secretary
Lianne Campbell, Admin Assistant
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Johnson or Dr Church on telephone 0141 951 5497 or email: or .
The GoldenJubileeNationalHospital
Senior Management Team
Associate Medical DirectorDr Hany Eteiba
Head of OperationsMs Lynne Ayton
Clinical Specialties Manager Alex McGuire
Clinical nurse manager Ms Jane Rodman
The Golden Jubilee Hospital is a state of the art tertiary referral centre for cardiothoracic surgical and interventional cardiological services on the banks of the River Clyde in close proximity to GlasgowInternationalAirport and within 30 minutes of the centre of Glasgow by road and rail links. The hospital is managed by its own Special Health Board called The National Waiting Times Centre Board is part of NHS Scotland. Built recently in the 1990’s, it is a very modern hospital with 300 beds overall and all wards having single rooms with en-suite facilities. The estate is one of a high specification and has the unusual feature of a hotel and conference centre as an integral unit alongside the hospital. It has recently also opened The Beardmore Centre of Health Science, and recently established Scottish Innovation Centre, facilities which provide educational and research capabilities. Overall, the hospital is regarded by the staff as a very pleasing and attractive working environment and desirable patient experience.
The main clinical services provided are heart and lung, elective major orthopaedics, general surgery, plastic surgery and endoscopy services. The SPVU sits within the Regional and National Medicine Division alongside the National Advanced Heart Failure Service, the Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service and the regional interventional cardiology service.
- Facilities of the Heart and Lung Centre
4 cardiac catheterisation laboratories (one dedicated EP, one biplane, CARTO, Velocity, ICE)
8 cardiothoracic operating theatres (one used for pacing)
21 Intensive Care beds in 2 Units
3 Cardiothoracic High Dependency Units
Coronary Care Unit (8 beds)
Cardiology day and in-patient wards
2 Cardiothoracic wards
8 bedded National Services Division unit
All standard non-invasive cardiological services
Non-invasive cardiac imaging including
Multi-channel spiral CT scanner
Siemens Avanto 1.5T CMR scanner
GE 1.5T CMR scanner
Echocardiography
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Links with Glasgow, Strathclyde, Caledonian and StirlingUniversities
The Job Itself
a)Its title:
Consultant Respiratory Physician with an interest in Pulmonary Hypertension.
b)Names of consultants in the department of Respiratory Medicine:
Dr David Anderson
Dr Steve Bicknell (Lead clinician for Respiratory Medicine)
Dr Kevin Blyth
Dr Christopher Carlin
Dr Colin Church
Dr Scott Davidson (Clinical Director for Medicine)
Dr Nicola Deans
Dr Martin Johnson
Dr Nicola Lee
Dr Peter Kewin
Dr Anne McKay
Dr Gordon MacGregor
Dr Evelyn Millar
Dr Caroline O’Dowd
Dr David Raeside
Dr Ewen Ross
Dr Joseph Sarvesvaran
Dr Malcolm Shepherd
Dr Stephen Thomson
Dr Deborah Whitters
c)Number and grades of junior and non-consultant grade medical staff:
Trainees of all grades from FY1 to CMT 2 are attached to the unit. In addition 5 or 6 respiratory specialist registrars in training are attached to the unit and there are a number of clinical and research fellows.
Details of the Post
This is a new post and the successful candidate will be expected to provide a full range of consultant services as agreed with colleagues. The out of hours and weekend on call commitment will be within the acute respiratory receiving unit (ARU1) in theQueenElizabethUniversityHospital. The week day general respiratory commitment will be within the general respiratory wards.
It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to pulmonary hypertension clinics, inpatient pulmonary hypertension care and a cardiac catheterisation list. In addition the successful candidate will contribute to general respiratory inpatient care, a general respiratory clinic, a bronchoscopy list and to lung cancer management at Gartnavel GeneralHospital in rotation with colleagues.
Some flexibility in timing of sessions, taking into account Bank Holidays, prospective cover in colleagues’ absence, and occurrence of receiving ward rounds, will be required.
Illustrative Job Plan:
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.
Day / AM / PMMonday / Bronchoscopy / SPA / Resp Clinic / SPA
Tuesday / Off / Off
Wednesday / QEUH Ward Round / GJNH PH Clinic
Thursday / GJNH Cardiac Catheterisation List / PH MDT / Ward Round (GJNH)
Friday / Lung Cancer MDT / Reviews / Admin
d)Teaching, audit, and research:
The successful appointee will be able to play a full part in the teaching activities of the Respiratory department including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. There will be a commitment to ongoing clinical audit and opportunity for research.
e)Administration and management:
The post holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and in the running of the department.
f)Qualifications:
Essential: CCT in Respiratory and General Medicine
Desirable: Experience in Pulmonary Hypertension and Acute Medicine
Specific criteria required are listed below:
Criterion / Essential / DesirableQualifications / MB ChB (or equivalent)
MRCP (UK) (or equivalent)
Registration / Full registration with GMC and a licence to Practise.
CCT in Respiratory and General Medicine
Experience / Minimum of 8/9 years of post qualification clinical experience / Experience in Acute Medicine
Teaching Experience / Proven experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Particular Requirements and/or Areas of Special Interest / Pulmonary Hypertension
Research & Publications / Proven record in research with peer reviewed publications / MD or PhD would be desirable
Management Training / Experience of NHS management and training in this area
Other attributes / Ability to work as a team member
Further Information
Details of Arrangements for Applicant to Visit Hospitals/Discuss Post
Dr Martin Johnson
Telephone 0141 451 6093
Dr Scott Davidson (Clinical Director)
Telephone 0141 451 6428
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 / PermanentGRADE AND SALARY / Consultant
£78,304 - £ 105,570 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 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.
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NOMINATION OF REFEREES
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