Locum Consultant Orthopaedics, Hand Surgery
locum consultant orthopaedics, hand surgery
royalalexandrahospital
Information pack
: 32967D
Closing Date: 16th may 2014
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Post: locum consultant orthopaedics, hand surgery
Base:royalalexandrahospital
Available for 6 months and based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley you will join an Orthopaedic MedicalTeam of 11 Consultants, covering a range of elective Specialist Interests in Orthopaedic, as well as provision of Trauma Services to one of the busiest Trauma units in Scotland. Working with colleagues you’ll assist in the management of complex Elective Hand Surgery Patients referred from GP’s or colleagues in addition to providing expert advice / support re Complex Hand Patients presenting to the Hospital Trauma Service.
Applicants must have full GMC registration and a licence to practice.
GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE
ROYALALEXANDRAHOSPITAL
PAISLEY
SURGERY & ANAESTHETICS DIRECTORATE
JOB DESCRIPTION – LOCUM CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON WITH SUBSPECIALIST INTEREST IN HAND SURGERY
REF: 32967D
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
The Royal Alexandra Hospital provides an extensive range of acute health services to the Renfrew District and beyond, with a population in excess of 300,000.
The Hospital first opened in 1986, although the Maternity Unit was established on site in 1970. The Royal Alexandra Hospital has a current bed complement of 670 including facilities for Care of the Elderly. Also on site are facilities for Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry under the management of Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership.
Employing over 2,000 staff, the Royal Alexandra Hospital is one of the largest and most modern of its kind in Scotland. In any one year, the Hospital treats over 38,000 inpatients and over 123,000 outpatients and 14,000 day cases. Approximately 64,000 people were seen in Accident and Emergency and there were 3229 births in the Maternity Unit. 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 Royal Alexandra Hospital provide acute services for Paisley and surrounding area along with some specialist services for Inverclyde, Argyll and West Dunbartonshire.
The town of Paisley, situated less than 10 miles to the West of Glasgow, is known worldwide for its historical contribution to the textile industry. Although its links with the industry are now a thing of the past, Paisley remains the largest town in Scotland. It is unique in terms of ease of accessibility to the cultural and culinary delights of Glasgow, as well as to the scenic and recreational attractions of the West of Scotland. 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 only 4 miles from the Hospital and has excellent scheduled links to the other major airports in the British Isles, Europe, Middle East and North America.
The major specialities, based at the R.A.H. are Orthopaedic Surgery; Accident & Emergency; General Medicine; General Surgery and Urology; Paediatrics; ENT, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, Consultant 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 nearby 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
There are currently 71 beds available in 3 Adult Wards and access to the Children’s Ward for emergency and elective admissions. 6 orthopaedic beds are allocated to the A & E Department as observation beds. All 3 adult wards are located on one floor and there is easy access to the main theatre area within which 3 dedicated plus 1 shared Orthopaedic Theatres accommodate trauma and elective procedures. There are currently 14 dedicated trauma sessions per week and 23 elective inpatient theatre sessions at the Royal Alexandra Hospital with a further 8 sessions at the Vale of Leven. In addition, there are 1 day surgery sessions in the dedicated day surgery unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, and 2 at the Vale of Leven.
Across the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Vale of Leven RAH and VOL Hospitals, There are 1749 elective in-patient admissions per year, 1448 elective day case admissions and 2810 emergency admissions (2012-13 figures).
The Orthopaedic and Fracture clinics are conducted in a suite of rooms adjacent to the Plaster and Treatment rooms with the X-ray Department in close proximity. Annual outpatient attendances currently total 19,000 per annum, including 6,795 new elective patients, and 4848 (21012-13 Figures) fracture clinic patients. These are seen not only in the Consultant led Orthopaedic and fracture clinics, but also in a variety of Extended Scope Practitioner and nurse Practitioner clinics. Multidisciplinary clinics are run jointly with the Departments of Physiotherapy and Medical Paediatrics for children with neuromuscular disorders.
The hospital is also one of the busiest trauma units within Scotland, and is supported by 2 full time Trauma Liaison nurses, who support the medical teams in the management of trauma referrals and emergency work undertaken within the department.
The RAH has access to CT/ MRI and Radiologists on site with an MSK interest. The site does not have Interventional Radiology / Nuclear Medicine facilities, but they are accessible within the Board.
The Medical Staff currently comprise:-
CONSULTANTS & SENIOR MEDICAL STAFF
Mr R. Abu-Rajab(Lead Clinician)Lower Limb Arthroplasty
Mr G. AyanaShoulder Surgery
Mr S. L. ChitnisHand and Knee Surgery
Mr S. HazarikaFoot & Ankle
Mr T. NunnSoft Tissue Reconstruction
Mr P. Sharma Lower Limb Arthroplasty
Mr H. ShankerShoulder & Upper Limb Surgery
Ms. J. SmithPaeds / Lower Limb Arthroplasty
Mr S. D. Smith Spine/Foot & Ankle
Mr F. Moodie Locum Hand
Mr M. Mullen (this post)Locum Lower Limb Arthroplasty
Mr M. DurraniAssociate Specialist
JUNIOR MEDICAL STAFF
3 Specialist Registrars/speciality trainees
7 Trust Middle Grade Surgeons
8 FY2 doctors/GP VTS
2 FY1 doctors
The Orthopaedic specialty forms part of the Surgery & Anaesthetics Directorate. A full time Clinic Services Manager – Mr Rahul Shanker, has day-to-day managerial responsibility for Directorate issues.
CONTRACT
This appointment is made under terms of the new consultant contract. The post attracts10 PA’s that are distributed as follows, with the possibility of increased PA’s dependant on activties;
Total PA’s / 10Theatres / 3
OP Clinics / 3
On-call commitment / 2
Admin / 1
Supporting PA’s / 1
PROVISIONAL JOB PLAN JOB PLAN FOR CONSULTANT (Hands)
This job is a 10 PA contract.
Fixed weekly sessions for 8 weeks out of 9 are:-
2 Elective Clinics (1 at RAH and 1 at VOL)
1 Fracture clinic (RAH)
3 Elective operating Sessions (between RAH and VOL)
Fixed sessions for the oncall week for are
AM / PMMonday / New fracture clinic / Trauma Operating
Tuesday / Trauma Operating / Trauma Operating
Wednesday / Trauma Operating / Trauma Operating
Thursday / Trauma Operating / Trauma Operating
Friday / Trauma Operating / mop up ward round
TEACHING
A trauma meeting is held every morning at 8.30 a.m. attended by all junior medical staff and Consultants, where all the trauma admissions from the day before are discussed. In addition there is an educational meeting every Monday lunchtime alternating between journal club, case presentations and a joint meeting with the radiologists. There is a dedicated audit meeting once a month for 8 out of 12 months.
STUDY LEAVE & TRAINING
Study Leave will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of service and will be funded by the Board.
A good library is available on site and NHS e-library access is available for all staff.
Hospital lunchtime Postgraduate programme is arranged during term time.
GETTING TO THE HOSPITAL
Paisley is very close to Glasgow Airport so the easiest way to find us is to fly and take a taxi (about 5Km). There is also a bus direct from the airport to the hospital.
If driving, follow the M8 out of Glasgow and West towards the airport, pass the airport and take the A737 for Irvine. Signposts for the hospital start a couple of kms down this road.
By train, go Paisley Gilmour Street Station and go downstairs to the bus station underneath or take a taxi (only 2Km).
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will be required to possess a home telephone.
The successful applicant will be required to live within a 10-mile radius of the Royal Alexandra Hospital, or at an agreed location outwith this distance that will allow quick access to the Hospital in response to emergency calls. As clinical networks develop under proposals from the Review of Acute Services in Scotland there may be a requirement to undertake work at different locations.
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact or with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Sub Specialist Interest Arthroplasty
Department:- Orthopaedics (REF:32967D )
Qualifications / Essential () / Desirable ()MBChB (or equivalent) / x
FRCS (Tr. & Orth) (or equivalent) / x
Current ATLS Certification / x
Higher Degree / x
Experience / Essential () / Desirable ()
Broad experience of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery / x
Teaching Medical Students / x
Participation in Audit / x
Publications and presentations / x
Behavioural Competencies / Essential () / Desirable ()
Organisational Skills / x
Communication Skills / x
Leadership Skills / x
Managerial Skills / x
Other / Essential () / Desirable ()
Full GMC Registration and a licence to practice / x
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 Time 40.00
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 For further information call Mr. T Nunn on 0141 314 9581 or Mr Abu Rajab on 0141 314 7195 with 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 be 16 May 2014