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locum consultant orthopaedics

sub specialty interest pOST 1: hand

post 2: ARthroplasty/feet

royal alexandra hospital

post 1 ref: 31718d

post 2 ref: 31730d

Closing Date: noon 10th january 2014

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SUMMARY INFORMATION

Post 1: locum consultant in orthopaedics with sub specialty interest in hand REF: 31781D

post 2: locum consultant in orthopaedics with sub specialty interest in arthroplasty/feet REF: 31730D

Base: royal alexandra hospital

These Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon posts are available for a period 6 months and will be based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The Royal Alexandra Hospital provides an extensive range of acute health services to the Renfrew District and beyond, with a population in excess of 300,000. The Hospital first opened in 1986, although the Maternity Unit was established on site in 1970. The Royal Alexandra Hospital has a current bed complement of 670 including facilities for Care of the Elderly. Also on site are facilities for Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry under the management of Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership.

Applicants must possess full GMC registration and a licence to practise.

SURGERY & ANAESTHETICS DIRECTORATE

JOB DESCRIPTION – LOCUM CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

2 POSTS

1. SUB SPECIALITY HAND

2. SUB SPECIALITY ARTHROPLASTY / FEET

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

The Royal Alexandra Hospital provides an extensive range of acute health services to the Renfrew District and beyond, with a population in excess of 300,000.

The Hospital first opened in 1986, although the Maternity Unit was established on site in 1970. The Royal Alexandra Hospital has a current bed complement of 670 including facilities for Care of the Elderly. Also on site are facilities for Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry under the management of Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership.

With an annual income in excess of £90 million (with £60 million being allocated to Surgery & Anaesthetics Directorate across 3 sites), employing over 2,000 staff, the Royal Alexandra Hospital is one of the largest and most modern of its kind in Scotland. In any one year, the Hospital treats over 38,000 inpatients and over 123,000 outpatients and 14,000 day cases. Approximately 64,000 people were seen in Accident and Emergency and there were 3229 births in the Maternity Unit. The Hospital has developed excellent links with tertiary centres in Glasgow and has a well-founded reputation for providing a high standard of medical teaching and postgraduate medical education facilities.

As part of the largest NHS Provider in the United Kingdom, practitioners based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital provide acute services for Paisley and surrounding area along with some specialist services for Inverclyde, Argyll and West Dunbartonshire.

The town of Paisley, situated less than 10 miles to the West of Glasgow, is known worldwide for its historical contribution to the textile industry. Although its links with the industry are now a thing of the past, Paisley remains the largest town in Scotland. It is unique in terms of ease of accessibility to the cultural and culinary delights of Glasgow, as well as to the scenic and recreational attractions of the West of Scotland. There are excellent road and public transport links with the rest of Scotland and with the progressive upgrading of the main road route to England, journeys to locations south of the border are becoming ever easier. Glasgow Airport (average flight time to London Heathrow – one hour) is located only 4 miles from the Hospital and has excellent scheduled links to the other major airports in the British Isles, Europe, Middle East and North America.

Property prices in the area are naturally dependent upon type and location. Generally, however, prices in the centre of Glasgow are the most expensive but drop markedly in the outskirts and surrounding areas despite the ease of access to the city. There are a number of excellent schools and further education facilities with Glasgow offering 3 Universities in addition to the University of Paisley.

The major specialities, based at the R.A.H. are Orthopaedic Surgery; Accident & Emergency; General Medicine; General Surgery and Urology; Paediatrics; ENT, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, Consultant led Maternity Services and Care of the Elderly. Psychiatric Assessment beds are situated within the Hospital, although under a different management. Major regional specialities available nearby in Glasgow are, Maxillofacial Surgery and Burns, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, and Neurosurgery.

Further information on all the above can be provided by the Department of Human Resources.

THE ORTHOPAEDIC DEPARTMENT

There are currently 71 beds available in 3 Adult Wards and access to the Children’s Ward for emergency and elective admissions. 6 orthopaedic beds are allocated to the A & E Department as observation beds. All 3 adult wards are located on one floor and there is easy access to the main theatre area within which 3 Orthopaedic Theatres accommodate trauma and elective procedures. There are currently 14 dedicated trauma sessions per week and 23 elective at the RAH with a further 8 sessions at the Vale of Leven. In addition, there is 1 day surgery sessions in the dedicated day surgery unit at the RAH and 2 at the Vale of Leven.

There are 1422 elective in-patient admissions per year, 744 elective day case admissions and 2996 emergency admissions (2005-6 figures)

The Orthopaedic and Fracture clinics are conducted in a suite of rooms adjacent to the Plaster and Treatment rooms with the X-ray Department in close proximity. Annual outpatient attendances currently total 19,000 per annum, including 5,400 new patients. These are seen not only in the Orthopaedic and fracture clinics, but also in a special low back pain clinic run by Specialist Physiotherapists. Multidisciplinary clinics are run jointly with the Departments of Physiotherapy and Medical Paediatrics for children with neuromuscular disorders.

The Medical Staff currently comprise:-

CONSULTANTS

Mr G. Ayana Shoulder Surgery

Mr S. L. Chitnis Hand and Knee Surgery

Mr S. D. Smith Spine/Foot & Ankle

Mr R. Abu-Rajab(Lead Clinician) Lower Limb Arthroplasty

Mr P. Sharma Lower Limb Arthroplasty

Mr H. Shanker Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgery

Mr T. Nunn Soft Tissue Reconstruction

Mr S. Hazarika Foot / Ankle Surgery

Ms J. Smith Paediatrics

Mr A. Crombie

Lower Limb Arthroplasty & Foot / Ankle Surgery

Mr D. Macdonald

Hand Surgery

Locum Consultant Posts advertised - Replacement for 2 bottom posts

Associate Specialist

Mr M. Durrani

JUNIOR MEDICAL STAFF

3 Specialist Registrars/speciality trainees

7 Trust Middle Grade Surgeons

8 FY2 doctors/GP VTS

2 FY1 doctors

The Orthopaedic specialty forms part of the Surgery & Anaesthetics Directorate. A full time Clinic Services Manager – Mr Rahul Shanker, has day-to-day managerial responsibility for Directorate issues.

Contract

This appointment is made under terms of the new consultant contract. The post attracts 10 PA’s that are distributed as follows, with the possibility of increased PA’s dependant on activties;

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|Total PA’s |10 |

|Theatres |3 |

|OP Clinics |3 |

|On-call commitment |2 |

|Admin |1 |

|Supporting PA’s |1 |

PROVISIONAL JOB PLAN JOB PLAN FOR CONSULTANT (Lower Limb/ / Feet)

This job is a 10 PA contract.

Fixed weekly sessions for 8 weeks out of 9 are:-

2 Elective Clinics (1 at RAH and 1 at VOL)

1 Fracture clinic (RAH)

3 Elective operating Sessions (RAH)

PROVISIONAL JOB PLAN JOB PLAN FOR CONSULTANT (Hands)

This job is a 10 PA contract.

Fixed weekly sessions for 8 weeks out of 9 are:-

2 Elective Clinics (1 at RAH and 1 at VOL)

1 Fracture clinic (RAH)

3 Elective operating Sessions (between RAH and VOL)

Fixed sessions for the oncall week for both posts are

| |AM |PM |

|Monday |New fracture clinic |Trauma Operating |

|Tuesday |Trauma Operating |Trauma Operating |

|Wednesday |Trauma Operating |Trauma Operating |

|Thursday |Trauma Operating |Trauma Operating |

|Friday |Trauma Operating |mop up ward round |

TEACHING

A trauma meeting is held every morning at 8.30 a.m. attended by all junior medical staff and Consultants, where all the trauma admissions from the day before are discussed. In addition there is an educational meeting every Monday lunchtime alternating between journal club, case presentations and a joint meeting with the radiologists. There is a dedicated audit meeting once a month for 8 out of 12 months.

STUDY LEAVE & TRAINING

Study Leave will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of service and will be funded by the Board.

A good library is available on site and NHS e-library access is available for all staff.

Hospital lunchtime Postgraduate programme is arranged during term time.

GETTING TO THE HOSPITAL

Paisley is very close to Glasgow Airport so the easiest way to find us is to fly and take a taxi (about 5Km). There is also a bus direct from the airport to the hospital.

If driving, follow the M8 out of Glasgow and West towards the airport, pass the airport and take the A737 for Irvine. Signposts for the hospital start a couple of kms down this road.

By train, go Paisley Gilmour Street Station and go downstairs to the bus station underneath or take a taxi (only 2Km).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title:- Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Department:- Orthopaedics

|Qualifications |Essential (() |Desirable (() |

|MBChB (or equivalent) |x |      |

|FRCS (Tr. & Orth) (or equivalent) |x |      |

|Current ATLS Certification |x |      |

|Higher Degree |      |x |

|Experience |Essential (() |Desirable (() |

|Broad experience of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery |x |      |

|Teaching Medical Students |x |      |

|Participation in Audit |x |      |

|Publications and presentations |x |      |

|Behavioural Competencies |Essential (() |Desirable (() |

|Organisational Skills |x |      |

|Communication Skills |x |      |

|Leadership Skills |x |      |

|Managerial Skills |      |x |

|Other |Essential (() |Desirable (() |

|Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise |x |      |

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.

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|TYPE OF CONTRACT |Fixed Term |

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|GRADE AND SALARY |Locum Consultant |

| |£ 75,249 £ 101,451 per annum (pro rata) |

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| |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. |

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|HOURS OF DUTY |Full Time 40.00 |

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|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: .uk |

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|REMOVAL EXPENSES |Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be discussed and agreed prior to |

| |appointment. |

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|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. |

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|TOBACCO POLICY |NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises and grounds. |

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| |This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work” and therefore requires a Disclosure |

|DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND |Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Membership. |

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|CONFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE|NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has a legal obligation to ensure that it’s employees, |

|UK |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. |

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|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. |

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|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. |

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|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. |

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|EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES |The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal|

| |Opportunities Policy. |

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|NOTICE |The employment is subject to one months’ notice on either side, subject to appeal against dismissal. |

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|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

For further information on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, please visit our website on show.scot.nhs.uk

View all our vacancies at: .uk/medicaljobs

Register for Job Alerts at: medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk

Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Mr Gamada Ayana on 0141 314 7207 or M. Rashid Abu-Rajab 0141 314 7195 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

Alternatively please visit .uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to Apply” tab to access application for and CV submission information.

Return of Applications

Please return your application by email to nhsggcrecruitment@ 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 10th January 2014

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