Royal Alexandra Hospital/Vale of Levenhospital

consultant ophthalmologist

royal alexandra hospital/vale of levenhospital

Information pack

reF: 27403d

Closing Date: noon 18th january 2013

SUMMARY INFORMATION

Post: consultant ophthalmologist

Base:royal alexandra hospital/vale of levenhospital

A General Ophthalmologist with a preferred sub-specialty interest in Medical Retina is required, to join a network of 34 consultants across 8 hospitals in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

The provisional job plan involves a standard week at the RoyalAlexandraHospital, Paisley and the Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria, with a mix of specialist and general clinics and a full day in ophthalmic theatre. Approx 1 week in 6 is spent in the West Highlands, undertaking ophthalmic outreach clinics at the Lorn & IslandsHospital, Oban. (Alternative patterns for fulfilling the Oban commitment can be discussed.) The post includes 1:8 consultant on-call duties for the Clyde division.

Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview.

NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE

DIRECTORATE OF SURGERY AND ANAESTHETICS

CONSULTANT IN OPHTHALMOLOGY

Post of:Consultant in Ophthalmology - General Ophthalmology with a sub-specialty interest in Medical Retina

Based at:RoyalAlexandraHospital, Paisley, with commitments at Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria and at Lorn & IslandsHospital, Oban

1. Brief Description of the Acute Services Division of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

The Acute Division of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest group of adult acute hospitals in Scotland. 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. Glasgow is also home to the world famous Beatson oncology centre.

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. Excellent facilities for students and their tutors are provided in the brand new, £15 million, state of the art, WolfsonMedicalSchool, based at GlasgowUniversity adjacent to the Western Infirmary site.

Employing more than 44,000 staff, we serve a core catchment population of 1.2 million. 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 eight hospitals north of the River Clyde, all with teaching responsibilities: Glasgow Royal Infirmary (including Princess Royal Maternity Hospital), Western Infirmary, StobhillAmbulatoryCareHospital, Gartnavel GeneralHospital, GlasgowDentalHospital and School, DrumchapelHospital, BlawarthillHospital and LightburnHospital. South of the river are the Southern General Hospital, the Victoria Infirmary and the new VictoriaAmbulatoryCareHospital. The RoyalAlexandraHospital is in Paisley, the InverclydeRoyalHospital is in Greenock and the Vale of Leven District General Hospital is situated in Alexandria. In addition, the acute services undertake outreach clinics at a number of hospital sites in Argyll, managed by NHS Highland, including Oban, Lochgilphead, Campbeltown, Dunoon & Rothesay.

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.2. Hospitals and Clinics where Ophthalmology services are provided

GartnavelGeneralHospital

The regional centre for Ophthalmology services and home of the Tennent Institute for Ophthalmology.

Inpatient and day case operating, 14-bed Ophthalmology ward, day-case unit, specialist outpatient clinics, acute referral centre, national centre for ophthalmic oncology

New StobhillAmbulatoryCareHospital

Day case operating, specialist outpatient clinics, optometric ‘teach & treat’ clinics.

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Specialist outpatient clinics, close links to Stobhill.

New VictoriaAmbulatoryCareHospital

Day case operating, specialist outpatient clinics.

Southern GeneralHospital

Specialist outpatient clinics, including neuro-ophthalmology, close links to Victoria.

RoyalAlexandraHospital, Paisley

Inpatient and day case operating, day-case unit, specialist outpatient clinics, eye casualty service.

Vale of LevenHospital, Alexandria

Day case operating, specialist outpatient clinics, close links to RAHPaisley.

InverclydeRoyalHospital, Greenock

Inpatient and day case operating, day-case unit, specialist outpatient clinics, eye casualty service.

In addition, the Ophthalmology service undertakes outreach clinics at a number of hospital sites in Argyll managed by NHS Highland, including Oban, Lochgilphead, Campbeltown, Dunoon & Rothesay.3. Ophthalmology Consultant Staff

4.General description of the post

This is a new post for a General Ophthalmologist with a preferred sub-specialty interest in Medical Retina.

The new postholder will join a team of 5 other consultants working from a main base at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley and providing services at the RAH, at the Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria and at the Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban.

The provisional job plan for this post involves a standard week at the RAH & VoL and 8 weeks per year at the Lorn & IslandsHospital in Oban.

The standard week has a full-day in outpatients at RAH (a specialist and general clinic) plus a half-day IVT injection clinic. The RAH Eye Clinic is supported by dedicated ophthalmic nurses, optometrists & orthoptists. There is a half-day clinic and a full-day theatre at VoL each week. The journey time from RAH to VoL is around 30 minutes.

The Oban week (approx 1 in 6) has seven clinic sessions, with time provided for travel and admin at the beginning and end of the week. There is one session for SPA plus any scheduled IVT injections. The journey time from Paisley to Oban is approx 2 hours. (A second consultant has an equivalent job plan commitment, in order to fulfil the Service Level Agreement with NHS Highland for Ophthalmology services to Oban.)

(Please note: the Department is open to discussion over the pattern for fulfilling the Oban commitment – for instance, fortnightly visits for one or two days can be considered, instead of week-long visits every 6 weeks.)

The provisional timetable is below, although this may be subject to change in line with service requirements and some flexibility may be required in this regard.

The applicant will also contribute to the 1:8 consultant on call rota in the Clyde division.

5. The Provisional Clinical Program (fixed sessions) for the post is as follows: -

(i) Standard Week: RoyalAlexandraHospital, Paisley & Vale of LevenHospital, Alexandria

(ii) Oban Week – 8 weeks per year (approx 1 week in 6) – at Lorn & IslandsHospital, Oban

(Please note: the Department is open to discussion over the pattern for fulfilling the Oban commitment – for instance, fortnightly visits for one or two days can be considered, instead of week-long visits every 6 weeks.)

6. Teaching and Research

The successful candidate will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Senior and junior ophthalmologists have most Wednesday afternoons set aside for Regional Postgraduate Teaching, which takes place at Gartnavel GeneralHospital. Regular participation in audit and clinical governance sessions will be expected. The programme allows time and space for clinical research, which is encouraged. There are extensive library facilities and Internet access.

7. Contract

This appointment is made under terms of the new consultant contract. The post attracts 10 PA’s that are distributed as follows;

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.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Dr Sikander Sidiki on 0141 301 7799 with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.

How to apply

To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3 Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)

Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice

Immigration Questionnaire

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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 Noon 18th January 2013

INTERVIEW DATE

The interview date will be 27th February 2013