Applicant Information
Post: Locum Specialty Doctor
in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Fixed Term
until 31 January 2019
2 Posts
MD 0118150
CONTENTS
Copy of Advertisement / Page 3Introduction / Page 4
The Forth Valley Area / Page 4
NHS Forth Valley Acute Services / Page 5
Further Departmental / Specialty Information / Page 6
Responsibilities / Page 8
Contractual Details / Page 9
Job Plan / Page 10
General Employment Information / Page 11
Selection Criteria / Page 13
Application Process / Page 14
Locum Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Full time / Part-time (will be considered)
Fixed Term until 31 January 2019
£887.80 per week as per PCS(DD)2017/1
2 posts
NHS Forth Valley welcomes applications for two Locum Specialty Doctors in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join our department with immediate effect. These posts will be offered on a full or part time basis. The appointments will be subject to the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors. Candidates should have Membership of a UK College of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeons and a least 2 years’ experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are prepared to contribute to the development of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal trauma services in NHS Forth Valley. The posts will include involvement in planned orthopaedic surgery as well as the on call trauma service. This will require a contribution out with the normal working day as well as weekends. The successful candidates may also be required to work on a full shift system.
It is expected and will be encouraged that the successful post holders will develop a sub-specialty interest that will complement the present Consultants in the department.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Orthopaedic department and meet key staff. Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Mr Alastair Preiss, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - 01324 566831 (Mrs Beth Swan, secretary) or Mrs Amanda Forbes, Clinical Service Manager – 01324 567620.
Applicant Information, including the job description for the posts is available from Medical Workforce by telephone on 01324 618327 or by email at
These posts are open primarily to applicants who do not require a work permit to take up employment in the UK. Any applications from applicants who do require a work permit will be considered only if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for the post. Further immigration information is available on: http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
To apply, applicants must submit a fully completed Medical and Dental application form to the above address by Noon Wednesday 28 February 2018. Applicants should have full GMC registration, a licence to practise and 4 years post-registration work with at least 2 years experience in Orthopaedics at Specialist Trainee level or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience and competencies.
Please quote reference number MD 0118150 on all correspondence:
NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.
INTRODUCTION TO NHS FORTH VALLEY
NHS Forth Valley is a single, integrated healthcare system comprising acute care facilities and community based services, which are delivered through Forth Valley Community Services Directorate.
NHS Forth Valley Board aims to improve health and healthcare for the people of Forth Valley. In recent years we celebrated the opening of the new Forth Valley Royal Hospital and we are now embarking on a new and exciting chapter of quality improvement as we continue to design and deliver healthcare services fit for the future, with the launch of our new Healthcare Strategy.
For further information on NHS Forth Valley please visit our website where you will find copies of our Healthcare Strategy and Annual Review. www.nhsforthvalley.com
NHS Forth Valley is the largest employer in the area, with approximately 8000 staff from a wide range of professional and support occupations. Currently, services are provided in one acute hospital, four community hospitals and fifty-six health centres. Acute Services are based in purpose built 860 bedded Forth Valley Royal Hospital, which opened in 2011 and provides inpatient and outpatient services for a population of approximately 310,000.
THE FORTH VALLEY AREA
The working environment is excellent, as is the quality of life that Forth Valley has to offer them and their families. The area has stunning scenery, such as the Trossachs and Loch Lomond. It is steeped in history with Callander House in Falkirk, Stirling Castle, Bannockburn and the Wallace Monument to name but a few of the sites in the area. It also has many cultural and leisure facilities such as the Falkirk Wheel (the largest canal barge wheel in the world), the MacRobert Arts Centre at Stirling and the National Sports Academy at Stirling University.
Forth Valley also lies equidistant between Scotland’s two largest cities; Edinburgh and Glasgow. With their respective airports, both are little over half an hour from most parts of Forth Valley, on the Falkirk, Larbert and Stirling area lines.
House hunters in the Forth Valley area are spoiled for choice. On offer are a large array of established and new properties in a variety of attractive settings.
Education in the area is first class, with excellent provision of pre-school, primary and secondary education. State schools in the area have strong reputations and there is also easy access to the area’s private schools in Bridge of Allan, Dollar and Crieff.
On the further education front, Stirling boasts an excellent University and access to the University cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh is easy. There are also further education Colleges in Falkirk, Stirling and Alloa.
In addition to its scenery, history, culture and shopping facilities, residents in Forth Valley have on their doorsteps a varied range of leisure and sporting facilities. There are marvellous golf courses, hills and mountains and everything from sailing and windsurfing.
Further information on the area can be found on the following websites:
www.falkirk.gov.uk - Falkirk Council www.stirling.gov.uk - Stirling Council
http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/ - Clackmannanshire www.visitscotland.com - Tourism
www.show.scot.nhs.uk/nhsfv/ - NHS Locally www.stirling.ac.uk - Stirling University
Living & Working in Scotland
http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/living-and-working-in-scotland.aspx
Web Sites of Interest for Candidates
Scottish Health on the web: www.show.scot.nhs.uk
Scottish Executive: www.scotland.gov.uk
NHS FORTH VALLEY ACUTE SERVICES
Services and Facilities
Specialty / Inpatient / Out-Patient / Day PatientEmergency Department / * *
Cardiology / † / * / *
Clinical Haematology / † / * / *
Dermatology / * / *
Diabetes & Endocrinology / † / * / *
ENT / * / * / *
Gastroenterology / † / * / *
General Medicine / * / * / *
General Surgery / * / * / *
Genitourinary Medicine / *
Geriatric assessment / * / * / *
Gynaecology / * / * / *
Intensive Care (medical & surgical) / *
Medical Genetics / *
Neonatal Intensive Care / *
Neurology / † / * / *
Obstetrics / * / * / *
Oncology / * / *
Ophthalmology / * / * / *
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery / * / *
Orthodontics / *
Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery / * / * / *
Paediatric Medicine / * / * / *
Paediatric Surgery (limited to over 3 year-old) / * / * / *
Pain Relief / *
Rehabilitation for Younger Physically Disabled People / *
Respiratory Medicine / † / * / *
Rheumatology / * / * / *
Special Care Baby Unit / *
Stroke Medicine / † / *
Sub-fertility / * / *
Urology / * / * / *
Vascular Surgery / † / * / *
† in-patient services are provided within General Medicine and/or General Surgery
* service currently provided
FURTHER DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION / JOB DESCRIPTION
The work of the department includes the provision of a service dedicated to the diagnosis and management of diseases and conditions of the musculoskeletal system. The successful candidate will be afforded every opportunity to contribute to the development of a service in a setting appropriate to the 21st Century. The department has established relationships with Anaesthesia, Ageing & Health and Rheumatology. Dedicated operating lists with anaesthetists are in place.
Current Staffing
Medical Staff
Mr John De Leeuw Consultant - Elective lower limb, Hip, Knee and Forefoot.
Mr Alastair Preiss Consultant & Clinical Lead - Trauma, Lower limb, Revision
Mr Ian McLean Consultant - Trauma, Lower limb,
Mr Ben Murray Consultant - Trauma, Lower limb, Paediatrics
Mr Amit Putti Consultant - Trauma, Upper limb, Shoulder, Hand & Wrist
Mr Terence Savaridas Consultant – Trauma, Upper limb Shoulder Hand & Wrist
Mr Michiel Hendrix Consultant - Trauma, Knee
Mr Alan Howieson Consultant - Trauma, Knee, Lower limb.
Mr Craig Tinning Consultant - Trauma, Lower limb
Vancancy Consultant – Elective Lower limb, Foot & Ankle
Mr Peter Moses Associate Specialist, Elective Upper limb, Shoulder, Hand & Wrist
Dr Hizabr Elhassan Specialty Doctor
Non Medical Staff
The service is supported clinically by a team of Orthopaedic Advanced Nurse Practitioners, ESP Physiotherapists and Outpatient Fracture Clinic nursing staff and non-clinically by medical secretarial support and a dedicated Orthopaedic Service Manager. We have just recruited a Fracture Liaison Practitioner and are looking to recruit an Ortho-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.
Equipment
The Forth Valley Royal Hospital is fully digital, and the Trauma & Orthopaedic department is well equipped.
Background to the Post
The successful applicants will be part of a team consisting of 10 Consultants and one Associate Specialist and one Specialty Doctor. Supporting staff include variable numbers of trainees at different stages in their training. Trainees rotate from the West of Scotland Post-Graduate Training Scheme in Orthopaedics. Our experienced nursing staff make a substantial contribution to the work of the department. Extended scope practitioners in physiotherapy are in place.
Training and Education
NHS Forth Valley places a high priority on training and development across all staff groups and strongly supports the continuing medical education programme for Consultants. There is a purpose built education centre with a library, lecture theatre and meeting rooms with PACS and video-conferencing facilities and offers opportunities for a wide range of development activities for all staff groups. This is a modern, high quality facility which is widely used by groups throughout the country.
A wide range of full-text and e-journals are freely available. Internet access is available in both centres, and also in consultant workspace accommodation.
There are regular postgraduate meetings in both hospitals. Glasgow and Edinburgh with their Royal Colleges, university medical schools and postgraduate facilities are within easy reach.
Forth Valley Royal is the site of the Scottish Centre for Simulation and Clinical Human Factors.
Teaching, Research and Audit
The post holder will be expected, within his/her NHS responsibilities, to undertake audit, and to partake in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as required. They will also be expected to share in teaching programmes for medical students, junior doctors and middle-grade medical staff in Forth Valley. There is a well developed programme of weekly Clinical Meetings, monthly hospital wide Clinical Forums and other Educational events. The successful applicant will be expected to take an active part in the teaching of medical students who are attached to the department.
LOCUM SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN TRAUMA & ORTHOPAEDICS RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible to the Orthopaedic Clinical Lead who will delegate a mentor in your career development.
You will participate in full time middle grade shift rota to support the on-call Consultants in the management of unplanned and emergency care and will include the provision of prospective cover of leave.
You will be a member of one of the trauma and orthopaedic teams, support both elective and emergency care, support consultants in theatre and out-patient programmed activities. You will be encouraged to develop and provide independent trauma and orthopaedic service in outpatients, day surgery or an orthopaedic sub-specialty of your interest.
There will be time for Continued Professional Development/Personal Study/Audit (one programmed activity a week).
It is important to note, that the current practice is for a variable timetable in order to maintain skills and cover. You will have to be flexible in your timetable.
The requirements of this post will change through time in line with clinical advances and developments in services provided by the NHS in Forth Valley.
Criteria for the Post
· Membership of a UK College of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeons
· Minimum of 4 year’s post-registration experience with 2 years experience in trauma and orthopaedics
· Full General Medical Council Registration
· Appropriate practical skills
· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
· Ability to work well within a team
· Demonstrable organisation and time management skills
· A genuine interest in the specialty
CONTRACTUAL DETAILS
Contracted activities for this appointment will be defined and agreed with the post holder and the Lead Consultant, Associate Medical Director and General Manager of the Surgical Directorate.
The post holders will be professionally responsible to the Associate Medical Director Surgical Directorate and managerially responsible to the General Manager, Surgical Directorate.
These posts will be based in Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
These posts are available on a full-time basis but the Board welcomes applications from individuals who are unable to undertake a full time commitment and who may wish to work on either a part-time or job share basis.
The terms and conditions of service applicable to this appointment are the Specialty Doctor Terms and Conditions of Service (Scotland) 2008 as amended from time to time.
NHS Forth Valley will require the postholders to agree with the General Manager and Associate Medical Director, a job plan of fixed and other commitments, which will be reviewed on an annual basis and revised as necessary to meet the requirements of the local and national service issues.
Specialty Doctors will be required to participate in an annual appraisal.
Formal appointment to these posts will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including satisfactory medical screening.
NHS Forth Valley does not negotiate salary placements. On commencement of employment, salary will be determined in accordance with Schedule 14 of the terms and conditions of service.