str/Locum appointment for training –
pAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
RoyalHospital FOR SICK CHILDREN, YORKHILL
information pack
reF: 23597D
Closing date:26/08/2011
SUMMARY INFORMATION
WOMEN AND CHILDRENS DIRECTORATE
STR/LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING
PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
ONE YEAR, APPLICATIONS FOR SHORTER PERIODS MAY BE CONSIDERED.
ROYALHOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
The post is based principally at YorkhillHospital where the successful applicant will work in the national paediatric cardiac centre.
Applicants must possess MRCPor equivalent and meet the entry criteria for a training post in paediatric cardiology.
This post will not attract a National Training Number.
If a Locum Appointment for Training appointment is made, the training received will count towards the completion of CCT training. The Postgraduate Dean has confirmed that this programme has the required educational and staffing approval.
To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a licence to practice.
NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE
WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S DIVISION
Paediatric Cardiology STR/LAT
RoyalHospital for Sick Children,
Yorkhill Glasgow
REF: 23597D
INFORMATION PACK
WEST OF SCOTLAND REGION
Locum Appointment for Training IN PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
Brief Description of Hospital:
The RoyalHospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill is a 306 bed unit which provides paediatric services to the Greater Glasgow Health Board are and is a tertiary referral centre for the West of Scotland. Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is undertaken and the Glasgow University Departments of Child Health, Surgical Paediatrics, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Human Nutrition and Medical Genetics are housed within the hospital. The Trust also incorporates Community Child Health for Glasgow.
Work of the Department:
Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery form part of the Medical Directorate and share a 24 bed ward on the second floor of the hospital. Six beds in the General Intensive Care Unit are committed to Cardiac Surgery. The Department of Cardiology is well equipped for non-invasive and invasive investigation. Comprehensive cardiac ultrasound facilities are available including M-mode, 2-D. spectral and colour Doppler and transoesophageal echo. Treadmill exercise testing, 24 hour Holter monitoring, digital event monitoring and 12 lead ECG recording are routine. The Catheter Laboratory was replaced in 2007 and has digital biplane angiography replay and storage facilities. Approximately 310 catheter procedures are performed annually including diagnostic studies and interventional procedures.
Cases for elective investigation or surgery are admitted in the early part of each week and emergency cases are admitted anytime. Urgent referrals are seen in the Department and visits made the city’s special care baby units or to other wards as required. A weekly clinic caters for patients requiring long term review; a fortnightly clinic run jointly with an adult cardiologist looks after teenage patients and those with pacemakers. Each cardiologist has an outpatient clinic. Peripheral clinics are held in six towns throughout the year. Fetal ultrasound examinations are conducted weekly in collaboration with the fetal medicine specialists at the Queen Mother’s Hospital. Daily rounds of the combined medical-surgical cardiac ward and Intensive care Unit are undertaken. A conference is held weekly to discuss the management of individual cases.
Teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students is a regular commitment and special teaching courses in clinical paediatrics (2) and echocardiography (3-4) occur throughout the year.
Medical Staff in the Department:
Glasgow Paediatric CardiologistsDr K McLeod, Dr T Richens, Dr B Knight, Dr B Smith
Edinburgh Paediatric CardiologistsDr M Walayat, Dr J Burns
Cardiac SurgeonsMr K A McArthur, Mr M Danton, Mr A Mclean
2 Specialist Registrars in Paediatrics 2 Specialist Registrars in Cardiology
1 FY2
This department has close relationships with the Departments of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Radiology.
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND - WEST REGION
HIGHER - TRAINING PROGRAMME- LOCUM APPOINTMENT
FOR TRAINING – PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
JOB DESCRIPTION
1INTRODUCTION
The STR/locum appointment for training (LAT) post forms part of the West of Scotland Training Programme in Paediatric Cardiology, has training approval from the JCHMT and conforms to the formal training guidelines laid out in the JCHMT documents. Subject to satisfactory progress training will count towards the time required to complete any subsequently awarded CCT training scheme.
During training the Specialist Registrar is allocated a supervisor and performance assessment is on a regular basis throughout training.
The training programme is supervised by the Training Programme Director for paediatric cardiology, West of Scotland Deanery. Study leave conforms with terms and conditions of service for the Specialist Registrar grade.
2ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The STR/LAT will be appointed by a Committee comprising representatives of the Postgraduate Dean, Speciality Training Committee, Trust, University of Glasgow and National Panel of Specialists.
Specialist Registrars must hold MRCP or equivalent and have a minimum of two years general professional training in the SHO grade.
3DUTIES OF THE POST
(i) Training
The STR/LAT must make full use of the training opportunities provided.
(ii) Clinical
The STR/LAT will be involved in all aspects of cardiology inpatient and outpatient care including management of emergency cases. Initial training in cardiology techniques would be largely in non-invasive aspects of cardiology and introduction to invasive studies, with subsequent experience being gained in invasive investigation and interventional techniques.
(iii) Administration
The STR/LAT will be expected, when appropriate, to participate in the day to day running of the department in administrative activities such as organisation of on-call rotas, organisation of undergraduate training, patient reports and letters.
(iv) Communication
This will include:
Discussion with Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Consultants regarding clinical problems. Communication with General Practitioners and referring consultants including telephone discussion of problems and writing of letters about cases seen. Liaison with specialists in other hospitals/agencies, such as district nurses, ambulance, police etc.
4EDUCATION
(i) Continuing Education
The STR/LAT will be expected to participate in educational activities on a local and national basis.
In-house tutorials and locally arranged postgraduate courses are available. Specialist Registrars are expected to further their education through attendance at meetings and courses held both locally and nationally.
Local educational activities include regular audit, CME schemes, lectures, journal clubs and Unit discussions.
(ii) Teaching
Teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and other groups would be a regular commitment.
5AUDIT
Audit
Audit is an essential component of paediatric cardiology practice and the STR/LAT will have a specific role in clinical audit and be expected to participate in local and national audit activities.
6LOCATION OF DUTIES
The initial appointment will be the combined medical-surgical cardiac ward and Department of Cardiology at the RoyalHospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill.
The banding for the RoyalHospital for Sick Children is currently Band 2b.
2011 Person Specification
Application to enter Specialty Training at LAT4: Paediatric Cardiology
Entry CriteriaEssential / When Evaluated[1]
Qualifications
/- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPCH, MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Eligibility /
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by August 2011 in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including:
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competencies in paediatrics at time of appointment & ST3 competencies in paediatrics by August 2011.
- Evidence of achievement of the competences outlined in ‘A Framework of Competences for BST in Paediatrics’[2]
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competencies in general internal medicine at time of appointment by August 2011.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Application form Interview / Selection centre[3]
Application form Interview / Selection centre
Application form Interview / Selection centre
Application form
Fitness To Practise /
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
References
Language Skills / All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or
- b) have the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6.
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Interview / Selection centre
Health / Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice) / Application form
Pre-employment health screening
Career
Progression /
Ability to provide a complete employment history
Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
At least 36 months’ experience[4] in paediatrics or 24 months in general internal medicine(not including Foundation modules) by August 2010
/ Application formApplication Completion /
ALL sections of application form completed FULLY according to written guidelines
/ Application formSelection Criteria
Essential / Desirable / When Evaluated[5]
Career Progression / As above / Less than 72 months experience (usually 36-60 months) in this specialty (not including Foundation modules) by August 2011
Clinical Skills / Essential
Clinical Knowledge & Expertise:
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement. Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity
- Successful completion of APLS, NLS, ACLS or equivalent
- Successful completion of a child protection course or equivalent
Application form
Interview / Selection centre
References
Academic / Research Skills / Essential
Research Skills:
- Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit, risk management & research.
- Potential to contribute to development in paediatrics
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements , e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in formal research project
- Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects including where the audit loop has been closed
- Evidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals
- Evidence of participation in a teaching course
- Evidence of attendance at a management course
- Demonstrates information technology skills
Application form
Interview / Selection centre
Personal Skills / Essential
Communication Skills:
- Capacity to communicate effectively at different levels, e.g. with babies, young people and their families
- Capacity to take in others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Capacity to work cooperatively with others & work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates an analytic approach to practice. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to solving problems
- Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands
Capacity to monitor acute situations that may change rapidly
Management:
- Evidence of interest and experience in management and leadership
Application form
Interview / Selection centre
References
Probity / Essential
Professional Integrity & Respect for Others:
- Takes responsibility for own actions. Displays honesty, integrity & awareness of ethical issues.
- Understands importance of advocacy, children’s rights, safety, confidentiality & consent
Application form
Interview / Selection centre
References
Commitment To Specialty / Learning & Personal Development:
- Demonstrates interest and realistic insight into paediatric cardiology.
- Understanding & awareness of particular requirements & demands of working with children & their parents.
- Demonstrates reflective approach to practice & commitment to personal development
Interview / Selection centre
References
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 / STR LAT £29,705 – £46,708 per annum
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 hrs
SUPERANNUATION / You have the option to join the NHS Superannuation Scheme, to participate in the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme or to take out a Personal Pension.
Employee’s contributions to the NHS Scheme are Tiered based on your earnings and the employers contribution equates to 13.5 % of salary. Employees in the NHS Scheme are “Contracted-out” of the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme and pay a lower rate of National Insurance contributions. Employees who choose to participate in the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme pay the higher rate of National Insurance contribution. A Stakeholder Pension is also available.
A Personal Pension is a private arrangement agreed with the pension provider that will be an organisation such as a Bank, Building Society or Insurance Company.
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 which currently costs £59.00. The cost of the PVG Membership will be initially paid by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and will required to be repaid through a payroll deduction mandate from the successful candidate’s first salary.
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 not 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.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, please visit our website on
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Dr Trevor Richens, Training Programme Director, Paediatric Cardiology: Tel 0141 201 0000, e-mail with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.
How to apply
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