Clinical Fellow in haematology
south glasgow hospitals
Information pack
reF: 33096d
Closing Date:9th May 2014
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Post: CLINICAL FELLOW IN HAEMATOLOGY
Base: SOUTH GLASGOW HOSPITALS
Applications are invited for this post based at the Southern General Hospital and Victoria Infirmary/New Victoria Hospital in South Glasgow. The successful candidate will work with the existing team in South Glasgow providing in patient, out patient and day case clinical care for a wide range of haematological conditions. In addition there will be responsibility for provision of clinical advice to hospital clinicians and general practitioners. There is a wide spectrum of clinical specialities in South Glasgow including tertiary referral centres for neurology, neurosurgery and maxillo-facial surgery and a large maternity service including foetal medicine. Training will be provided. Previous experience in haematology is desirable but not essential.
This post has not been approved for Training purposes by NES.
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Clinical Fellow in Haematology
Job Description
- Brief Description and Work of the Department
The Haematology Department.
The Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion provides comprehensive clinical and laboratory Haematology and Transfusion Medicine Services to the Southern General Hospital and the Victoria Infirmary and local general practitioners.
Haematology Department Laboratory Services
Haematology and Blood transfusion laboratories are sited at both the Southern General Hospital and the Victoria Infirmary and provide a wide range of haematological analyses which include FBC, blood film, ESR, routine coagulation, haematinic assays, bone marrow cytology and histology, cytochemistry and immunocytochemistry, haemoglobinopathy screening, blood grouping, matching and blood transfusion serology (including antenatal serology to support the obstetric service based at the Southern General Hospital).
Medical staffare available for advice on haematology investigations and blood transfusion matters including advice on the selection and use of therapeutic blood products.
Red cell and plasma volume estimations are available and carried out in conjunction with the medical physics Department
Haematology Department Clinical Services
Clinical facilities and services are provided at both sites and cater for general haematology, haemato-oncology, anticoagulant and thrombophilia outpatients, daypatients and inpatients. There is a well organised and active Regional Managed Clinical Network with regular leukaemia and lymphoma case teleconferences.
The Victoria Infirmary
Approximately 5000 patients per annum are seen in the Day Medical Unit which has recently been relocated in Clinic P of the NewVictoriaHospital. There are also regular outpatient and anticoagulant clinics. The clinical service is supported by dedicated haemato-oncology trained nursing staff who have phlebotomy and cannulation skills, perform therapeutic venesections and administer intravenous chemotherapy. Clinical Nurse Specialists, under the direction of the Haematology Consultants deal with the bulk of the outpatient anticoagulant services much of which are now outreach services at peripheral sites
The Southern GeneralHospital
Ward 24 (the Solas Unit) which opened in June 2005 is an 14 bedded purpose built inpatient Haematology unit at the SGH site and now accommodates all South Glasgow Division haematology inpatients. There are six side rooms with laminar air flow and ensuite toilet / bathing facilities and two three bedded bays, and one two bedded bay. There is also a dedicated intrathecal therapy room.
Staff
MedicalStaff
Consultant Haematologists:
Dr I Macdonald
DrAnneMorrison
Dr A Hart
Dr G Loudon (currently on maternity leave)
Trainees and others:
2-3 Specialist Registrars (ST3+)
1 ST2
1 GPVT
1 FY1
1 Trust Doctor – this post
BMS Staff - 36 WTE over both sites with varying grades from BMS 4 to trainees and MLAs
Secretarial Staff - Dedicated secretarial and A&C staff at each site.
Nursing Staff - Specialist Haematology Nursing Staff Include Ward Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialists and anticoagulant specialist nurses. Many nurses have developed an extended role and have been trained to carry out cannulation, therapeutic venesection and administer intravenous chemotherapy.
Approximate Clinical and LaboratoryWorkloads
Out patient clinics, NewVictoriaHospital
New patients / ReturnsMonday / am / New patient clinic / 600 / -
Tuesday / am
pm
Thursday / am / Return clinic / - / 1390
pm / Return clinic / 1974
Friday / am / Return clinic / - / 1050
Clinic P workload
Clinic P functions as a day ward and out patient facility staffed by one Consultant and usually a specialist trainee and another junior doctor including this postholder. The type of patients seen varies but may include complex cases requiring regular review, patients receiving chemotherapy and new referrals. Day case procedures including bone marrow biopsy, venesection and infusions are undertaken. The clinic is staffed by a team of specialist nurses and has close links with pharmacy.
Nov-09 / Dec-09 / Jan-10 / Feb-10 / Mar-10 / Apr-10 / May-10 / Jun-10 / Jul-10 / Aug-10 / Sep-10 / Oct-10Day case 156 / 112 / 129 / 155 / 250 / 209 / 254 / 139 / 128 / 155 / 118 / 124
OP
335 / 250 / 268 / 281 / 379 / 303 / 348 / 289 / 310 / 359 / 368 / 345
Total
491 / 362 / 397 / 436 / 629 / 512 / 602 / 428 / 438 / 514 / 486 / 469
Laboratory annual workload
Southern GeneralHospital / VictoriaInfirmaryFull blood counts / 210963 / 193439
Coagulation screens / 29332 / 28084
Other haematology tests / 83762 / 53938
Blood transfusion / 57219 / 19620
2.THE JOB ITSELF
Title
Clinical Fellow in Haematology
(a)Relationships
Consultants:Dr I MacDonald
DrAMorrison
DrAHart
Dr G Loudon (currently on maternity leave)
Specialist Registrar:2-3 across SGH and Victoria sites
Other doctors:3 (incl vacancy)
(b)Duties of the Post
2.1The arrangements of your duties will be such as may be agreed with the Consultant(s) and yourself from time to time. It will be expected that you will carry out clinical and laboratory duties on both hospital sites. NHS Greater GlasgowClydemay subsequently nominate other Consultants to whom you will be responsible, and subject to your agreement, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, vary the rostering of your contracted sessions and your place of duty.
2.2 The post holder will support the existing team of medical staff, serving the Haematology Departments of the South Glasgow Division and will participate in the on-call rota. Examples of timetabled duties for each part of the rotation are below:
1.Hospital/Other LocationType of Work
Mondaya.m.VictoriaInfirmaryDay Medical Unit
p.m.,,MDT meeting
Tuesdaya.m.VictoriaInfirmaryDay Medical Unit
p.m.Southern GeneralMDT meeting, path meeting and regional MDT
Wednesdaya.m.Victoria InfirmaryDay Medical Unit
p.m.VariousTraining Program
(alt. weeks)
Thursdaya.m.VictoriaInfirmaryDay Medical Unit
p.m.Victoria InfirmaryOut-Patient Clinic
Friday a.m.Victoria InfirmaryDMU or outpatient clinic
p.m. Victoria InfirmaryAdmin/ward refs
Weekendas rostered
2.
Hospital/Other LocationType of Work
Mondaya.m.Southern GeneralWard
p.m.Southern GeneralWard or lab
Tuesdaya.m.Southern GeneralWard round
p.m.Southern General MDT etc
Wednesdaya.m.Southern GeneralWard
p.m.VariousTraining Program
(alt. weeks)
Thursdaya.m.Southern GeneralOP Clinic or Ward
p.m.Southern GeneralWard
Fridaya.m.Southern GeneralWard round or clinic
p.m.Southern GeneralWard or Lab
Weekendas rostered
2.3Ward Rounds will take place at pre-arranged time together with Senior Nurse, FY1, Consultant and other staff as required. There will be daily discussion of current inpatients with the relevant Consultant.
2.4The post holder will assist in validating the histories and the incorporated proposed investigations.
2.5Duties will include the supervision and training of FY1 and FY2 trainees and occasionally contributing to the teaching of medical students, according to experience of successful candidate.
2.6So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
2.7The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
2.8 The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
2.9When in attendance at the New Victoria Infirmary for duties in Clinic, Day Unit or Laboratory, the post holder will be the first point of contact for oncology patients requiring medical review on an urgent basis.
3.STUDY AND TRAINING
3.1This post though not recognised as a training post will nevertheless provide a broad grounding in many facets of clinical and laboratory haematology. It is anticipated that after 1 or 2 years post holders would be well prepared for entry into higher specialist training. Post holders may attend the West of Scotland post-graduate educational rolling program for haematology trainees and are expected to participate in departmental audit programs.
3.2Library facilities
There are libraries for medical and professional staff at both hospitals which contain a range of books and journals appropriate to all specialties within Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Subscriptions to various Medical lending libraries are maintained and photocopies of articles are easily obtained. Within the department all the standard major text books are carried and regularly updated. Standard General Medical and Haematology specialist journals are available within the departmental library. There is ready access to Medline, Cochrane and many other databases, electronic medical journals and textbooks via the NHSGlasgow e-library and the University of Glasgow Library Computing Service.
3.3Study Leave
Study leave is granted by the Divisional Lead and Clinical Director. To date there has been no difficulty in obtaining study leave for recognized courses and conferences and staff are encouraged to attend scientific meetings appropriate to their experience and special interests.
4.Conditions of Service
The post if covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and by the General Whitley Council Conditions of Service, where appropriate
The appointment is full time
Salary Scale – TBC
Appropriate Banding Supplement for out of hours work will be paid
5.Conditions of Appointment
For all new entrants to the Health Service a medical examination will be required prior to confirmation of the appointment.
6.Date from which post is vacant: immediately
7.Informal Enquiries
Please contact Dr. Ian MacDonald telephone number 0141 354 9082 or Dr. A Hart contact telephone number 0141 201 5648.
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 / Clinicl Fellow
£30,302 to £40,090 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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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 be9th May 2014