consultant trauma & orthopaedic surgeon
INVERCLYDE ROYAL HOSPITAL, GREENOCK
Information pack
reF: 41091d
Closing Date:Noon on 1st april 2016
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Post: CONSULTANT TRAUMA & ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
Base: INVERCLYDE ROYAL HOSPITAL, GREENOCK
This is a full-time 10 PA replacement post based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock
Applications are invited for the above post as Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery within the Inverclyde Royal Hospital. This post represents an exciting opportunity to support our established team of Consultants. It is expected that the successful applicants will have a high clinical profile with the drive and initiative to achieve and sustain the highest standards of care.
This is a replacement post to provide expertise in primary arthroplasty and other Lower Limb Surgeries, to complement the requirements of the department, as well as participating in the On Call Rota for Trauma at the IRH. The Consultant will be expected to provide in-patient and outpatient services mainly at the IRH, with some sessions also undertaken at peripheral hospitals such as the Vale of Leven Hospital, as part of the wider Clyde Directorate.
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council, a licence to practice and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher Specialist Training leading to a CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within six months of confirmed entry at the date of interview. Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training and have some experience of working in the NHS.
Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Acute Division
Surgery & Anaesthetics Directorate
POST OF:
CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
Based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock
CONTENTS
1.Hospital and General Information
2.The Orthopaedic Department
3.Conditions of Service
4. Further information
Hospital and General Information
The Orthopaedic Team provides orthopaedic services for the Inverclyde Royal Hospital. Situated in Greenock, approximately 40 minutes from Glasgow it provides an extensive range of acute health services to a population of around 125,000 in the urban and rural areas of Inverclyde, Largs, Bute and the Cowal Penninsula..
Inverclyde Royal Hospital first opened in 1979. It currently has a bed complement of 395, including facilities for Care of the Elderly, Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry under the management of Inverclyde Community Health Partnership are also included on-site.
With an annual income in excess of £90 million (with £60 million being allocated to Surgery & Anaesthetics Directorate across 3 the sites in Clyde), In 07/08 the Hospital treat over 25,000 inpatients, over 91,000 outpatients and 9,400 day cases. Approximately 32,000 people were seen in Accident and Emergency. The Hospital has developed excellent links with tertiary centres in Glasgow and has a well-founded reputation for providing a high standard of medical teaching and postgraduate medical education facilities.
As part of the largest NHS Provider in the United Kingdom, practitioners based at the Inverclyde Royal Hospital provide acute services for Greenock and surrounding area along with some specialist services.
The town of Greenock situated 25 miles to the West of Glasgow. It is known worldwide for its historical contribution to the shipping industry and remains a busy port. There are excellent road and public transport links with the rest of Scotland and with the progressive upgrading of the main road route to England, journeys to locations south of the border are becoming ever easier. Glasgow Airport (average flight time to London Heathrow – one hour) is located 18 miles from the Hospital and has excellent scheduled links to the other major airports in the British Isles, Europe, Middle East and North America.
Property prices in the area are naturally dependent upon type and location. The hospital is surrounded by beautiful countryside and small villages. There are a number of excellent schools and further education facilities with Glasgow offering 3 Universities in addition to the University of Paisley.
The major specialities, based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital are Orthopaedic Surgery; Accident & Emergency; General Medicine; General Surgery and Urology; ENT, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, midwife led Maternity Services and Care of the Elderly. Psychiatric Assessment beds are situated within the Hospital, although under a different management. Major regional specialities available in Glasgow are, Maxillofacial Surgery and Burns, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, and Neurosurgery.
Further information on all the above can be provided by the Department of Human Resources.
The Orthopaedic Department
Within the Inverclyde Royal Hospital, there are currently 35 beds available in K North. K North is situated on K level floor and there is easy access to the main theatre area within which 1 laminar flow Orthopaedic theatre accommodates trauma and elective procedures. A second non-laminar flow theatre is used for trauma. There are currently 5 dedicated trauma sessions, 11 elective inpatients sessions and 1 day surgery sessions in the dedicated day surgery unit per week. There are also 0.5 sessions available at the Vale of Leven Hospital for 23 hour / day cases.
There is an excellent 3 bedded intensive care unit managed by the anaesthetic department and a 4 bedded high dependency unit, managed by surgical and medical specialties.
There were 858 orthopaedic elective in-patient admissions, 492 elective day case admissions and 1168 emergency admissions at the Inverclyde Royal Hospital (07/08 figures).
The Orthopaedic and Fracture clinics are conducted in a dedicated suite of rooms adjacent to the Plaster and Treatment rooms with the X-ray Department in close proximity. Multidisciplinary clinics are run jointly with the Departments of Physiotherapy, Rheumatology and Diabetology
The Job Itself
a) Title
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Relationships;
Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board
List of Consultant members of the department;
Consultants Specialty Interest
Mr Andrew ChappellHip revision, hip surgery/Trauma
Mr Martin BuchanKnee arthroplasty and soft tissue/Trauma
Mr Steven BarnesUpper Limb Surgery/Trauma
Mr David DonaldsonLower Limb Surgery
Mr Mark BroadbentUpper limb and Hand Surgery/Trauma
This Post
Junior Doctors;
2 Specialty Trainees from West of Scotland Deanery
1 Staff Grade
3 Clinical Fellows/LAT
1 GP trainee
2 FY1 doctors
c)Duties of the Post
(i)The appointee will participate in the receiving rota for trauma cases in a 1 in 6 rota. The department currently supports a trauma rota beginning Friday PM, finishing the following Friday lunchtime.
Fixed sessions for the trauma week are
AM / PM / Out of Hours Commitment:Emergency Trauma
Monday / Trauma meeting 0830-0900 / Trauma Theatre
Tuesday / Trauma meeting 0830-0900 / Trauma Theatre
Wednesday / Trauma meeting 0830 / Trauma Theatre
Thursday / Trauma meeting 0830
Trauma Theatre
Friday / Trauma meeting 0830
Trauma Theatre
The successful applicant will have an interest in Lower Limb surgery in addition to contributing to routine trauma and general orthopaedic work.
(ii)Teaching
The Consultant will have responsibilities for both formal and bedside teaching.
Postgraduate teaching is organised within the hospital for Basic Surgical Trainees and on a regional basis for Higher Surgical Trainees. The Consultant will have an the opportunity to have an active role in these areas
(iii)Research Activities
There are ongoing research projects in the Unit and the Consultant will be encouraged to pursue research in his or her area of special interest. Audit meetings take place 8 times per year which the whole unit is encouraged to attend.
(iv)Administrative Duties – including those associated with care of patients and running of the department.
(d) Weekly Timetable below is indicative of a proposed workplan. The exact timetable will agreed on appointment
AM / PMMonday / VOL Theatre List
Tuesday / Theatre 2 / Fracture Clinic
Wednesday / New Ortho clinic Alt wks
Thursday / Returns Clinic
Friday / Theatre 1 Alternative weeks
New Ortho Speciality clinic / Theatre 1 Alternative weeks
[e]The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his charge and for proper functioning of the Department.
[f]The Consultant will undertake the administrative duties associated with care of his patients and the running of his clinical department
[g]In addition to the duties mentioned above, duties at other hospitals administered by the Division as may be necessary.
4. Contract
This appointment is made under terms of the new consultant contract. The post attracts 10 PA’s that are distributed as follows;
Theatres / 3.0OP Clinics / 3.0
On-call commitment / 1.5
Ward Round / Admin / 1.0
Supporting PA’s / 1
Travel / 0.5
Total PA’s / 10.0
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.
6.DETAILS OF ARRANGEMENTS FOR APPLICANTS TO VISIT HOSPITAL[S]:
Contact the Lead Consultant’s Secretary – Orthopaedics Inverclyde Royal Hospital, 01475 633 777
POSITION OF CONSULTANTS UNABLE FOR PERSONAL REASONS TO WORK FULL-TIME
Any Consultants 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 Consultant colleagues.
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
£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 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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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact withMr Andrew Chappell, Lead Consutlant via the secretary on 01475 633 777 on whom visiting arrangements can also be made.
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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 beNoon on 1st April 2016
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 28th April 2016