clinical fellow/senior clinical fellow in general medicine
victoria infirmary/southern generalhospital
Information pack
reF: 33964d
Closing Date: noon 11th August 2014
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Post: clinical fellow/senior clinical fellow in general medicine
Base:victoria infirmary & southern generalhospital
Applicants are invited for posts in general internal medicine in South Glasgow. The posts will be attached to specialty wards with opportunities to gain experience in gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, diabetes and endocrinology and rheumatology. The jobs can be tailored to the requirements of the successful applicants.
The job plan will include in-patient work and out-patient clinics as well as a role on the on-call rota for general medicine. Depending on the experience of the successful candidates, sub-specialty training opportunities can be offered.
These posts are available from 6th August 2014 till 5th August 2015 based at the Victoria Infirmary and Southern General Hospital. It is anticipated that the posts will transfer to the new SouthGlasgowHospital when this opens in May 2015.
Applicants should have completed FY2 level training and have had experience of general internal medicine in their FY rotation. These posts would be suitable for candidates who wish to gain further experience in general internal medicine and some of its sub-specialties or for candidates who have gained already had significant experience in G(I)M and wish an opportunity to gain experience in a sub-specialty.
These posts do not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.
To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a licence to practise.
GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DIVISION
INFORMATION PACK
Clinical Fellow / Senior Clinical Fellow
General Medicine
SOUTHERN GENERALHOSPITAL / VICTORIA INFIRMARY
Index
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1. Glasgow – a great place to live and work / 42. Acute Services Division NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde / 4
3 Greater Glasgow & Clyde University Hospitals Division / 6
4. Southside Hospitals / 7
5. Valuing our Staff / 10
6. Work of the Department / 11
7. The Job Itself / 11
1. Glasgow – a great place to live and work
Greater Glasgow and ClydeValley are one of the world’s most thrilling and beautiful destinations.
There is a wealth of attractions to discover, the UK’s finest Victorian architecture to astound, internationally acclaimed museums and galleries to inspire, as well as Glasgow’s own unique atmosphere to soak up.
Be entertained in one of Europe’s top cultural capitals by its year-long calendar of festivals and special events and enjoy outstanding shopping, superb bars and restaurants - all located within a stone’s throw of some of the country’s finest parks and gardens.
The area also stands at the gateway to some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery, with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs only 40 minutes away.
What’s more, we are easily accessible by air, rail and road so getting here could not be easier.
2.Acute Services Division, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
The Acute Division of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest group of adult acute hospitals in Scotland – offering many opportunities to ensure job satisfaction and career development.
We provide a wide range of services from community-based care through to the full range of general hospital services.
There is a significant amount of complex surgical work carried out, as we are home to a number of the country’s tertiary and national services including heart and renal transplantation and cardiothoracic surgery.
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 £15 million, state of the art, WolfsonMedicalSchool, based at GlasgowUniversity adjacent to the Western Infirmary site.
Employing more than 14,300 staff, we serve a core catchment population of 560,000. Our patients not only come from Greater Glasgow and Clyde but also, in some instances, from the whole of the West of Scotland and for our national services, from the whole of Scotland.
We have seven hospitals north of the River Clyde, all with teaching responsibilities: Glasgow Royal Infirmary (including Princess Royal Maternity Hospital), Western Infirmary, Gartnavel GeneralHospital, GlasgowDentalHospital and School, DrumchapelHospital, BlawarthillHospital and LightburnHospital. South of the river can be found the Southern General and Victoria Infirmary. The RoyalAlexandraHospital can be found in Paisley, with InverclydeRoyalHospital located in Greenock and the Vale of Leven District General Hospital situated in Alexandria.
With an annual budget of over one billion pounds this is a particularly exciting time to be joining NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Over the next decade there is planned investment of more than £750 million. This is the largest single investment programme in the history of NHS Scotland – giving NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospital accommodation for 21st Century Health Care.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde plans to develop a new pattern of Accident & Emergency Services for Glasgow that will see:
Specialist Accident & Emergency and Orthopaedic teams sited 24 hours a day at two centres of excellence – Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Southern General Hospital;
New rapid access for GP emergency referrals; and
Five Minor Injury Units staffed by nurse practitioners under the guidance of Accident & Emergency Consultants at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gartnavel General Hospital, Southern General Hospital and also the new Ambulatory Care Hospitals at Stobhill Hospital and the New Victoria Hospital.
By joining us now you will have the opportunity to be involved in the development and re-design of services enjoying a real chance to shape services for the future.
3. Greater Glasgow and Clyde University Hospitals Division
The University Hospitals Division brings together all acute services across the city and Clyde under a single management structure led by the Chief Operating Officer. The Division is made up of eight Directorates of clinical services each managed by a Director and clinical management team along with a Facilities Directorate. These are:
Emergency Care and Medical Services
Surgery and Anaesthetics
Rehabilitation and Assessment
Diagnostics
Regional Services
Women’s and Children’s Services
Oral Health
Clyde
Facilities
In the Emergency Care and Medical Services, Surgery and Anaesthetics and Facilities directorates the General Managers will combine a city wide role with a local sectoral role for one of three sectors in the city – north and east, west and south.
Emergency Care and Medical Services
The specialties included in this Directorate are:
Accident and Emergency services
Acute Medicine
Cardiology
Respiratory Medicine
Renal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Diabetes
Infectious Diseases
Rheumatology
Dermatology
This Directorate also includes management of the out-of-hours GP service.
Acute medicine is managed by general managers on a sector basis with a lead strategic role for a citywide specialty.
4. Southside Hospitals
Services are currently provided from two main acute hospitals - the Southern General Hospital, which serves the south-west of the city and is also home to the regional and tertiary services, and the Victoria Infirmary, which provides acute care for the south-east of the city. Two smaller hospitals – the Mansionhouse Unit and Mearnskirk House deliver mainly rehabilitation and elderly care services.
The Victoria Infirmary
The Victoria Infirmary is a teaching hospital with an acute operational bed complement of approximately 350. The hospital is situated in the south-east of Glasgow providing a range of high quality health care services including Accident and Emergency, General Medicine (including sub-specialties), General Surgery (including sub-specialties), Medicine for the Elderly (including Assessment, Rehabilitation, and Day Services), Orthopaedics and a wide range of Out-Patient clinics.
Clinical Services
The range of services provided by the Department of Medicine includes the sub-specialties of Cardiology, Rheumatology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastro-Enterology, Diabetes, and Endocrinology and Dermatology. The General Surgical Services include an eight-bed High Dependency Unit. Medicine for the Elderly Services includes Movement Disorders and Falls Specialties.
The above services are supported by other consultant-based services which incorporate diagnostic and clinical components including Anaesthetics, Laboratory Medicine, and Radiology. There is also available a wide range of therapeutic services which include Audiology, Clinical Psychology, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, ECG, Physiotherapy, and Speech & Language Therapy.
Education
Facilities for Education and Personal Development include the Postgraduate Education Centre, the James Bridie Library, the Ebenezer Duncan Lecture Theatre and Seminar Rooms with a reception area. The Lecture Theatre has comprehensive audio-visual facilities. There is a Postgraduate Tutor, Postgraduate Secretary and Librarian on site.
Mansionhouse Unit
The Mansionhouse Unit is located close to the Victoria Infirmary and accommodates 240 elderly patients for Medicine for the Elderly assessment, stroke rehabilitation, rehabilitation, and continuing care as well as housing the Medicine for the ElderlyDayHospital.
Mearnskirk House
Mearnskirk House in Newton Mearns is a purpose-built 72-bed facility providing continuing care for the elderly.
Partnership Beds
There are 116 NHS- funded partnership beds in two private Nursing Homes in Rutherglen and Darnley for the care of elderly people.
University Links
Both the Southern General Hospital and the Victoria Infirmary have built a sound academic and research base over the years, and have an excellent teaching reputation with libraries and lecture suites with comprehensive audio/visual facilities on both sites. There are close links with the University of Glasgow's Faculty of Medicine including Professors within Neurosciences.
The Southern GeneralHospital
The Southern General Hospital is a large teaching hospital with an acute operational bed complement of approximately 930 beds. The Hospital is sited in the south-west of Glasgow and provides a comprehensive range of acute and related clinical services.
Services include Accident and Emergency, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine (including sub-specialties), General Surgery (including sub-specialties), Medicine for the Elderly (including Assessment, Rehabilitation and Day Services), Gynaecology, Neonatal Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, Physically Disabled Rehabilitation and Continuing Care. The Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Urology and Ophthalmology Departments provide the single in-patient location for the whole population of South Glasgow. In-patient Maxillofacial (trauma and elective surgery and specialist provision for head and neck cancer), Dermatology and the Assessment and Rehabilitation service for the Physically Disabled are also provided for the whole city from the Southern General Hospital.
There is also a wide range of therapeutic services including Audiology, Clinical Psychology, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, ECG, Physiotherapy, Radiology (including MRI and CT provision for the general hospital service) and Speech Therapy.
The Institute of Neurological Sciences
The Institute of Neurological Sciences is based on the Southern General campus and provides Neurosurgical, Neurological, Clinical Neurophysiology, Neuroradiological and Neuropathology facilities for the West of Scotland.
WESTMARC
The Westmarc Unit houses the clinical services for prosthetics and orthotics, including the Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre, within a purpose-built facility. The centre is staffed jointly by hospital and university personnel from the National Centre for Training in Prosthetics and Orthotics of Strathclyde University.
Podiatry
The Department of Podiatry has a purpose-built 24-chair clinic and a minor procedure theatre.
Spinal Injuries Unit
The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Unit for Scotland provides a spinal injuries service to the whole of Scotland. This is housed in a purpose-built facility.
Education
There is a long tradition of training medical students and the Southern General is one of the principal teaching hospitals in Glasgow. There are fully equipped conference facilities at the Walton Conference Centre on site and a range of other tutorial rooms throughout the hospital. There is also a Library with a Learn Direct E-Learning Centre.
5. Valuing our Staff
The Division is committed to extending training and development opportunities to all staff and is actively developing multi-disciplinary training, extending the role of on-line learning, and recognises the importance of developments in technology for both staff and patients.
We Offer:
Policies to help balance commitments at work and home and flexible family friendly working arrangements
Excellent training and development opportunities
Free and confidential staff counseling services
A central Glasgow location, with close access to motorway, rail and airport links
On-site library services
Subsidised staff restaurant facilities on each site
Access to NHS staff benefits/staff discounts
Active health promotion activities
Bike User Group
Good Public Transport links
Commitment to staff education and life-long learning/development opportunities
Excellent student support
Access to NHS Pension scheme
6. Work of the Department
The Medical Directorate at the Southern General Hospital has 160 beds. There are 17 Consultant Physicians, with the following interests;- Cardiology (3), Gastro-enterology (3), Respiratory Medicine (4), Diabetes/Endocrinology (4), Rheumatology (3).
The Medical Directorate at the VictoriaInfirmary GeneralHospital has 214 beds. There are 17 Consultant Physicians, with the following interests;- Cardiology (3), Gastro-enterology (5), Respiratory Medicine (5), Diabetes/Endocrinology (3), Rheumatology (1).
The Consultant Physicians at the Southern General Hospital, provide integrated outpatient, inpatient and daycase investigation services for the population of south west Glasgow ( approximately 250,000 ) where more than 5,683 new out-patients are seen each year.
Both out-patient and in-patient duties are supported by the Allied Health Professions and multi-disciplinary working is a key feature of both services.
7. The Job Itself
Its Title: Clinical Fellow/Senior Clinical Fellow LAT /General Medicine
Name of Health Board(s):
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board
Names of Consultant members of the Department:
Southern GeneralHospital
Dr S Davidson, Respiratory, [Clinical Lead]
Dr Kevin Blyth, Respiratory
Dr A McKay, Respiratory
Dr E Miller, Respiratory
Dr D Lassman, Gastroenterology
Dr J Morris, Gastroenterology
Dr H Suzuki, Gastroenterology
Dr S Gallacher, Diabetes & Endocrinology
Dr Brian Kennon, Diabetes & Endocrinology
Dr A Kernohan, Diabetes & Endocrinology
Dr D McGrane, Diabetes & Endocrinology
Dr S Fraser, Rheumatology
Dr E Morrison, Rheumatology
Dr D Crosbie, Rheumatology
Dr Byrne, Cardiology
Dr A Davie Cardiology
Dr D Murdoch, Cardiology
Victoria Infirmary
Dr D Raeside, Respiratory,Associate Director of Medicine NHSGG+C
Dr J Sarvesvaran, Respiratory
Dr DAnderson, Respiratory
Dr P Kewin, Respiratory
Dr C O’Dowd Respiratory
Dr R Boulton Jones, Gastroenterology, [Clinical Director]
Dr A Clarke, Gastroenterology
Dr S Datta, Gastroenterology
Dr G Curry, Gastroenterology
Dr S Sarwar, Gastroenterology
Dr A Gallagher, Diabetes & Endocrinology
Dr J Hinnie, Diabetes & Endocrinology
Dr H Hopkinson/Dr A Stewart [job share], Diabetes & Endocrinology
Dr J Larkin, Rheumatology
Dr J Adams, Cardiology
Dr H McAlpine, Cardiology
Dr R Northcote, Cardiology
Duties of the Post:
The postholder will participate in acute medical receiving and also form part of the General Medical team looking after Wards, Receiving Wards and attending Out-patient clinics.
Acute Medical Services
Acute Medicine
The Consultants at the Southern General and Victoria Infirmary undertake general medical receiving rota. The Consultant is responsible for the assessment and admission of referrals on a “physician of the week” system, which involves twice daily ward rounds on the Acute Receiving Unit at the Southern General, (Ward 20) and Victoria Infirmary wards 12A, 14 and ward B. There is an overnight on-call rota, which is shared amongst the Consultants undertaking medical receiving, and there is a separate Cardiology/CCU on-call rota. Patients requiring ongoing patient care remain under the physician of the week’s care on the receiving unit until transferred to a colleague in another specialty.
In addition to the duties mentioned above, duties at other hospitals administered by NHS Glasgow may be necessary.
Date when post is vacant
6th August 2014
Details of arrangements for applicants to visit hospial
In the first instance please contact:
Dr Robert Boulton-Jones Telephone: 01412015389
Short-listed candidates are invited automatically by the Director of Human Resources to visit the hospitals concerned. If candidates on their own initiative have visited the hospital prior to short-listing, they will only be allowed expenses for that prior visit if they are subsequently short-listed. When it is thought that there will be difficulty in filling the post, the Director of Human Resources has the authority to approve a second visit.
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 / Clinical Fellow/Senior Clinical Fellow
£30,302 £ 47,647 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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