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SPECIALTY DOCTOR RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY

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reF: 34710D

Closing Date: nOON ON 17TH oCTOBER 2014

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SUMMARY INFORMATION

Post: specialty doctor respiratory Medicine

Base: GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY

This post is based within North East Glasgow respiratory service with 4 sessions being available at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Whilst four sessions are available, we will consider more than one candidate covering one/couple of sessions each.

The Respiratory Department

Respiratory outpatient services are provided at nSACH and GRI, with inpatient beds at GRI.

Respiratory Team

Medical Team

The advertised post is to join the existing medical team who consist of Consultants in Respiratory Medicine. The service has the support of middle grade junior doctors and ward based cover by FY1/2 doctors. Middle grade doctors and sessional GPs provide support to out-patient clinics.

Consultants

Dr Mark Cotton - Consultant in Administrative Charge; (Respiratory Infections / Airways Disease)

Dr Christine Bucknall – Consultant (Complex Asthma / Airways Disease)

Dr George Chalmers - Consultant (Interstial Lung Disease / Vasculitis)

Dr Brian Choo-Kang – Consultant (Pleural Disease / Respiratory Infections)

Dr Eric Livingston – Consultant (Sleep)

Dr Robert Milroy - Consultant (Cancer)

Dr Joris Van der Horst – Consultant (Cancer / Interventional Bronchoscopy)

Dr John Maclay – Consultant (Cancer)

Dr Brian Neilly - Consultant (Nuclear Medicine)

Sessional General Practitioners

Dr John Farley

Dr Cameron Livingston

Respiratory Nurse Specialists

There are Respiratory Nurse Specialist (RNS) across GGC who specialise in various areas of Respiratory Nursing (Lung cancer, Asthma & COPD, Interstitial Lung disease, Breathing Support, Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary Vascular Disease)- 8.4 WTE in North East Glasgow. These RNS’s provide expert respiratory clinical skills to manage patients across both Secondary care and Primary care settings. The RNS's play a key  role on improving the quality of care for respiratory patients by reducing unplanned hospital admissions, facilitating early discharge, offering care at home and improving patient self-management skills. There are well established links with the British Lung Foundation. Two TB nurses are based in the respiratory department.

Respiratory Physiotherapy

A specialist respiratory physiotherapist provides out patient services and supports in-patient physiotherapy with the assistance of the general physiotherapy service.

Respiratory Clinical Physiology

Respiratory physiology services are based at both Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the new Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital. The  respiratory physiology and sleep  laboratories have  the aim of  providing an  efficient, comprehensive clinical, therapeutic  and  pulmonary  function assessment  service for the diagnosis and rehabilitation  of  patients  with respiratory and sleep related breathing disorders.  The two laboratories provide a   full range of routine pulmonary function tests (lung volumes by body plethysmography, spirometry, and single breath gas transfer assessment, response to bronchodilator and blood gas assessment by arterialised ear lobe capillary sampling).  Specialist respiratory physiology and sleep assessment are also provided, in particular Progressive Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Bronchial Provocation Testing, Respiratory Muscle assessment, Oxygen Assessment (LTOT, Ambulatory and Fitness to Fly) and Sleep diagnostic studies (Screening and Full Polysomnography). A full therapeutic service (CPAP/NIV) for patients with sleep related breathing disorders is also provided. The department currently has 10 WTE Clinical Physiologists and 1WTE unqualified Support Worker providing the specialised services in sleep and exercise physiology.

Lung Cancer

The NE Respiratory service diagnoses about approximately 400 new lung cancer cases per year. The service is greatly supported by lung cancer nurse specialists, a consultant-led palliative care team visiting from the local hospice (whose Macmillan nurses also lend community support) and a consultant-led oncology team visiting from the West of Scotland Oncology Unit.. There is a weekly NE sector multi-disciplinary meeting, incorporating GRI, Stobhill and Beatson Oncology Hospitals, Golden Jubilee National Hospital (Thoracic Surgery) and the Southern General Hospital (Pathology Department). This is attended by a core group of respiratory physicians, thoracic surgeon, radiologists, oncologists, pathologists, lung cancer nurse specialists, and audit representation.

Investigation/Invasive Procedures

Bronchoscopy, is well developed, advanced and diagnostic procedures carried out within the modern purpose built Endoscopy suites at GRI and Stobhill. There are five bronchoscopy sessions each week approximately 700 bronchoscopic procedures carried per annum. Facillities include EBUS, approximately 150 procedures per annum, electro magnetic navigation, radiological screening, interventional bronchoscopy including cryotherapy and electrotherapy and stenting, Interventional radiology support stenting, specialist respiratory radiologists neck node FNA and CT-guided biopsy. In addition to this both GRI and Stobhill are supported by modern, well staffed radiology departments with access to Pleural Ultrasound, CT and MRI facilities.

Duties of Post:

Out-patient clinics.

Respiratory outpatient clinics are provided both at GRI and Stobhill. They include General Respiratory Medicine, Lung Cancer, ILD, Complex Asthma, Bronchiectasis, TB and Sleep clinics attended by consultants, specialty and middle grade doctors. The postholder’s outpatient clinics may be provided on both the GRI and Stobhill sites.

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIALTY DOCTOR (Up to 4 PAs)

IN

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT OF RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY/STOBHILL HOSPITAL

TO BEGIN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION

The Acute Division of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde was established on 1st April 2006. It is the largest acute Division in Scotland. It consists of eleven locations including, Southern General Hospital, Victoria Infirmary, Victoria ACH, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Western Infirmary, Stobhill ACH, Royal Alexandria Infirmary, Inverclyde Royal Infirmary and Vale of Leven.

The Division provides a comprehensive range of services from community-based care (midwives, dental services and various outreach services) through the full range of general hospital services through to regional specialist services. In addition the Division has close links with the Universities in Glasgow and Clyde and makes a significant contribution to teaching.

The Division employs 13,000 staff across its eleven sites, making it a significant employer.

2. THE WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Respiratory Medicine is a part of the Acute Division, which is associated with the University of Glasgow Medical School. There are a number of subspecialty services operating within the department, others including Interstitial Lung disease, Tuberculosis, Bronchiectasis, Sleep and Lung cancer. There are 8 consultant respiratory physicians and two specialty doctors who currently support the Sleep and Lung cancer services. Specialty registrars, usually 3 at any one time, rotate through the different subspecialty services for training purposes.

3. THE POST

Title: Specialty Doctor in Respiratory Medicine

This post is a new appointment. The post will suit either a General Practitioner or Respiratory specialist wishing to work part time. Clinical sessions are available based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The sessions will be supervised and will be based in the Respiratory Out Patient Department. The post will be for 12 months in the first instance, following a review after 12 months it may be possible for the post to become permanent. All sessions will be in the afternoon, usually 13.00 – 17.00, clinics run every afternoon.

The clinics will be 4 hrs in total, 3 hr clinical 1 hr Admin/Audit

4. DUTIES OF THE POST

The successful candidates will see patients at the supervising Consultant’s clinic. On the job training will be provided and no previous experience is required. The successful candidate will be trained in the use of existing protocols and will review patients; they will be encouraged to take part in multidisciplinary case reviews.

5. Outline Job Plan

| |Monday |Tuesday |Wednesday |Thursday |Friday |

|AM | | | | | |

|PM |Outpatient Clinic |Outpatient Clinic |Outpatient Clinic |Outpatient Clinic | |

SPA time will be allocated pro rata

Whilst four sessions are available, we will consider more than one candidate covering one/couple of sessions each.

6. ARRANGEMENTS TO VISIT

Shortlisted candidates may contact Dr Mark Cotton on 0141 211 4948

Short-listed candidates may arrange to visit the Department.

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 |Specialty Doctor |

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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 |Part Time: 16.00 or Sessional (1 session = 4 hours) |

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|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. |

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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 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. |

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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 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. |

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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 three 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

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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Dr Mark Cotton on 0141 211 4948

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

5th Floor, Tara House

46 Bath Street

Glasgow

G2 1HJ

CLOSING DATE

The closing Date will be Noon on 17th October 2014

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