training fellowship in corneal/primary care ophthalmology – asto tsc
gartnavel general hospital
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 37203D
cLOSING DATE: nOON 16TH may 2015
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As you may be aware, the new South Glasgow University Hospital and new Royal Hospital for Sick Children are due to open on the current Southern site early in 2015.
With this in mind, please note that positions based within the Victoria Infirmary, Mansionhouse Unit, the Western Infirmary and the current Royal Hospital for Sick Children at Yorkhill will change location and move to the new hospitals.
Gartnavel General Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary will also have some services affected by moves to the new Hospitals.
These changes mean your base may change after joining us and you will be informed as soon as possible prior to any change of base.
SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION
Post: training fellowship in corneal/primary care ophthalmology – asto tsc
Base: gartnavel general hospital
Based at Gartnavel General Hospital for a period of 1 year from August 2015
This Trainee Selected Component (TSC) post (Corneal/Primary Care Fellowship) forms part of the West of Scotland Training Programme in Ophthalmology and has training approval from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
The Trainee will be appointed by a Committee comprising representatives of the Postgraduate Dean, Speciality Training Committee, teaching hospitals, district hospitals, University of Glasgow and National Panel of Specialists.
All trainees will require to have completed basic surgical training and to hold the FRCOphth part 1, or equivalent.
The post is intended for someone already in Type 1 training who has completed core curriculum. Persons not in Type 1 posts may be considered provided they can demonstrate equivalent experience.
Clinical duties include responsibility for the inpatient and outpatient management of patients, assisting at specialist clinic & theatre sessions and participation in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
The post offers excellent opportunities for specialist training, audit and research.
To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a licence to practise.
WEST OF SCOTLAND DEANERY
OPHTHALMOLOGY
FELLOWSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITY (TSC)
IN CORNEAL AND EXTERNAL DISEASE AND PRIMARY CARE OPHTHALMOLOGY
Ref: 37203D
Job Description
1. INTRODUCTION
This Trainee Selected Component (TSC) post (Corneal/Primary Care Fellow) forms part of the West of Scotland Training Programme in Ophthalmology and has training approval from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and will conform to the formal training guidelines laid out in the Royal College documents.
During the training programme, the trainee’s education and progress is supervised by the Regional Postgraduate Training Committee in Ophthalmology and by designated educational supervisors in each of the hospitals involved in the programme. The committee is chaired by the Programme Director and comprises the Regional Education Adviser, Trust Representatives, University and Junior Staff Representatives. Individual trainees are required to sign a training programme agreement, and performance assessment is carried out on a regular basis throughout training. Summative assessment is conducted annually and is based on in-house training assessment criteria laid down by the West of Scotland Postgraduate Committee. Study leave conforms to terms and conditions of service for the TSC trainee.
2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The Trainee will be appointed by a Committee comprising representatives of the Postgraduate Dean, Speciality Training Committee, teaching hospitals, district hospitals, University of Glasgow and National Panel of Specialists.
All trainees will require to have completed basic surgical training and to hold the FRCOphth part 1, or equivalent.
The post is intended for someone already in Type 1 training who has completed core curriculum. Persons not in Type 1 posts may be considered provided they can demonstrate equivalent experience.
3 DUTIES OF THE POST
Training
The Trainee must make full use of the training opportunities provided in each placement.
Clinical
Under the supervision of the Ophthalmology Consultants, the TSC trainee will be responsible for the inpatient and outpatient management of patients in Ophthalmology.
He/she will be expected to extend and improve their Ophthalmic skills and be involved in on-call rotas.
The workload of the corneal and primary care service includes surgical cornea and graft refractive surgery, ocular surface surgery, external eye disease, ocular infection and other acute corneal disease and scleritis. Much of this work is tertiary referral and may involve inpatient admissions. In addition there is a significant amount of other anterior segment work including cataract, glaucoma and anterior segment reconstruction..
The department offers a full range of complimentary sub-specialities and the firm interacts particularly with ocular oncology and retinal teams, as well as rheumatology, dermatology and oral medicine. There is a busy contact lens service and the successful candidate has the option to gain additional contact lens experience.
There is an in-house ocular pathology service and then opportunity exists for regular (monthly) pathological reviews.
The department is well equipped and supported by an academic electro diagnostic service and a dedicated ocular pathology service. There is an excellent post graduate library.
Administration
The Trainee 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. The Trainee will have the opportunity to develop management skills as required by the College
Communication
This will include:
Discussion with Ophthalmology Consultants regarding clinical problems.
Communication with General Practitioners - this will include telephone discussion of problems and writing of letters about cases seen in the Department.
Liaison with Specialists in other hospitals/agencies, such as district nurses, ambulance, police etc.
4 EDUCATION
Continuing Education
The Trainee will be expected to participate in educational activities on a local and national basis.
Education leading to the Fellowship is available through in-house tutorials and locally arranged postgraduate courses. Trainees are expected to further their education through attendance at meetings and courses held both locally and nationally.
Management development is encouraged and the Trainee will be expected to attend appropriate courses.
Teaching
At the appropriate stage of training, the Trainee will be expected to take part in departmental teaching for junior staff, undergraduates, nursing staff, etc.
5 RESEARCH AND AUDIT
Research
There is a strong tradition of research in the West of Scotland. Facilities and support for research activities are available through the University academic department and within hospital departments. The trainee will be expected to participate in clinical research and time will be allocated consistent with current Terms & Conditions. Suitable laboratory based projects could also be undertaken.
Audit
Audit is an essential component of Ophthalmology practice and the Trainee will be required to participate in local and national audit activities.
6 LOCATION OF DUTIES
The hospitals involved in the training programme are as follows:
Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow
7 ASSESSMENT
The Trainee will be continuously assessed by the trainers in their place of work with formal interviews and annual review by the Sub-Committee in Ophthalmology of the West of Scotland Postgraduate Medical Education Board.
If, in the opinion of the Training and Assessment Committee, the Trainee fails to show adequate commitment or progress, career guidance will be arranged, and exceptionally, in the absence of satisfactory progress, the committee may recommend that the contract be terminated.
Trainees are required to keep a logbook following the requirements laid down by the Royal College of Ophthalmology.
8 GENERAL INFORMATION
Hours and Salary
The standard hours of duty shall be the working week of forty hours for which the salary scale currently applicable is appended under general information.
From 1st December 2000, a new system for calculating Junior Doctor’s out of hours pay was introduced, the ‘Banded Intensity Contract’. The standard hours of duty will remain 40 hours per week and in addition a supplement will be paid.
The supplement will be a multiplier of a Doctor’s basic salary and individual doctors may be asked to complete a questionnaire by their employing Trust. The questionnaire will be used to identify in which band the Doctor should be placed and the multiplier figure associated with that banding.
9 Timetable
To be arranged with Dr Ramesh, Dr Macdonald and Dr Mantry
Further Information
For further information on the training programme, please contact: Dr. E. Kemp, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, Telephone: 0141 211 2934
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
Cornea/Primary Care (TSC)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
AM Cornea Clinic Cornea Clinic Corneal/Primary Cornea/Primary Theatre
Dr Mantry Dr Ramaesh/Dr Care Clinic Care Clinic Dr Ramaesh/Anijeet
Gartnavel MacDonald, GGH Dr MacDonald, GGH Dr MacDonald, GGH Gartnavel
PM Theatre/Primary RSTA Regional Teaching Cornea Clinic Theatre
Care Clinic Gartnavel Dr Ramaesh Dr Anijeet
Dr Ramaesh/ Gartnavel GGH
Dr MacDonald
Gartnavel
WEST OF SCOTLAND DEANERY
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: TSC in Corneal and External Disease and Primal Care OphthalmologySPECIALTY: Ophthalmology
POST REF: TSC 030812
The person specification is used for both shortlisting and selection purposes for recruitment to Specialist Registrar training programmes. The aim of the process is to recommend for appointment people who have the potential to develop at specialist level and who have demonstrated the achievement of educational and training objectives within an appropriate timescale.
FACTOR / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE / Completion of core curriculum HST (or equivalent)
QUALIFICATIONS
TRAINING
RESEARCH
PUBLICATIONS / MBChB or equivalent
FRCOphth part 1, or equivalent
Demonstrated interest in research / Publications in peer review journal
Evidence of any completed project, whether published or not
Evidence of interest/ experience in cornea and primary care ophthalmology
KNOWLEDGE
AND
SKILLS / Log book evidence of basic surgical skills and ability to perform basic ophthalmic procedures
Evidence of surgical skills
Making steady progress in the discipline / Evidence of clinical audit
Evidence of enthusiasm for teaching
DISPOSITION
e.g. Personal (transferable) skills / Evidence of ability to organise and to communicate
Ability to see a project through to completion
Leadership potential / Commitment to team working.
OTHER / Prepared to rotate as specified.
Evidence of Hepatitis B immune status.*
Pre-employment health screening.**
Registered with GMC/GDC.***
* If appropriate this will be forwarded to the Lead Trust along with a completed health questionnaire.
** Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment health screening carried out by the Lead Trust following recommendation
for appointment.
# Overseas candidates with equivalent experience may be considered.
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 / Fellowship
£ 30,605 - £ 48,123 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: www.sppa.gov.uk
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.
FURTHER INFORMATION