CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC ALLERGY WITH GENERAL PAEDIATRICS

ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, GLASGOW

INFORMATION PACK

REF: 39116D

CLOSING DATE: NOON ON 16TH OCTOBER 2015

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SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION

POST: CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC ALLERGY WITH GENERAL PAEDIATRICS

BASE: ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, GLASGOW

The Women & Children’s Directorate (An Acute Operating Division of Greater Glasgow & Clyde, NHS Board) is a world leader in child and maternal health services. Recently colocated on the New South Glasgow Hospitals campus, adjacent to the newly built Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the new, state of the art, Royal Hospital for Children hosts many national and regional specialist services. The Directorate also supports an extensive array of community child health services.

This is an exciting opportunity to belong to a dynamic team including 3 consultants within the department of infectious diseases, immunology and allergy. The major remit of this full time post is to lead the allergy component of the service, maintain excellence in Paediatric Allergy and further to develop the managed clinical network in paediatric allergy within the West of Scotland. The post holder will also contribute to provision of general paediatric services to the children of Glasgow.

This is an exciting opportunity to belong to a dynamic team including 3 consultants within the department of infectious diseases, immunology and allergy.. The major remit of this full time post is to lead the allergy component of the service, maintain excellence in Paediatric Allergy and further to develop the managed clinical network in paediatric allergy within the West of Scotland. The post holder will also contribute to provision of general paediatric services to the children of Glasgow.

Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council, a licence to practise and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher Specialist Training leading to a CCT in General Paediatrics or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within six months of confirmed entry at the date of interview. Candidates should ideally have spent at least 2 years in approved posts/programmes in paediatric allergy. However, candidates trained in general paediatrics with some allergy experience are invited to apply. Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

For informal enquiries and further details please contact:

Dr Rosie Hague, Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Royal Hospital for Children 07855107094rosie.hague@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Women and Children’s Directorate

Information Pack

for the post of

Consultant in Paediatric Allergy with general paediatrics

Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

REF: 39116D

CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC ALLERGY

JOB DESCRIPTIONREF: 39116D

THE POST

This post is a replacement post to maintain excellence in Paediatric Allergy aims to develop further the managed clinical network in paediatric allergy within the West of Scotland (WoS).

Candidates should be trained in general paediatrics and ideally will have spent at least a year in approved posts/programmes in paediatric allergy. However, candidates trained in general paediatrics with some allergy experience are invited to apply. Applicants should possess, or be within six months of receiving CCST/CCT in general paediatrics

Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the directorate in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Section 1 Children’s Services across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

The post is based at the New Royal Hospital for Children, South Glasgow (RHC).The hospital was founded in 1883 and the new building opened in June 2015. The hospital forms part of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Women and Children’s Directorate, Acute Division. The RHC is one of the largest children’s’ hospitals in the United Kingdom and the largest in Scotland. The Division provides secondary health care to a local population of 900,000, but tertiary paediatric services to the entire West of Scotland, population 3 million. Several national services are provided, including Renal Transplantation, Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Complex Airway, Bone Marrow Transplant, Erbs Palsy and ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).

All paediatric medical and surgical subspecialties are represented, including general medical paediatrics, cardiology, neonatology, neurology, nephrology, respiratory, endocrinology, gastroenterology, immunology and infectious diseases, dermatology, haematology/oncology, rheumatology, metabolic medicine, audiology, ophthalmology, ENT surgery, orthopaedics and general paediatric, neonatal surgery and neurosurgery. A selection of child and adolescent psychiatry facilities are located within the campus along with a recently opened Child Protection Unit. There is an Emergency Department at RHC which sees 45,000 new patients annually. There is also a 24 bed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. . It comprises eleven operating theatres, a dedicated endoscopy room and a dental suite. The complex also includes a spacious Day Surgery Unit.

The diagnostic imaging facilities available on-site include MRI, CT, ultrasound and nuclear medicine, and a fluoroscopic digital screening room. A Scotland-wide PACS for transmission of digital diagnostic imaging has been rolled out. Virtually all the hospitals in Glasgow, are filmless. Laboratory provision includes a Department of Paediatric Pathology and the regional Department of Medical Genetics. There is on site clinical audit and research and development support to assist with departmental research projects.

The Royal Hospital for Children is a major centre for research and education. The hospital provides the major Undergraduate Paediatric Teaching facility for the University of Glasgow and accommodates the University Departments of Child Health, Child and Family Psychiatry, Medical Genetics, Human Nutrition, Paediatric Pathology, Paediatric Biochemistry and Paediatric Surgery. There are also links with both Caledonian and Strathclyde Universities. The Research and Development Department and the Department of Clinical Audit provide assistance with research projects. A Scottish Medicines for Children Network (SMCN) supports research projects adopted through Clinical Studies Groups of UK based Medicines for Children Research Networks.

Other Paediatric Services in Glasgow and Clyde

Maternity services are delivered at the Southern General Hospital, the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital and Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, all with neonatal facilities. There is also a Paediatric Ward in the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

Paediatric Radiotherapy (under general anaesthetic) is completed at the Beatson Oncology Centre (located at the Gartnavel campus).

There is an extensive range of specialist community based children’s services across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Managed within Community Health and Social Care partnerships, these services are integrated with Primary Care and Social Care Services. Well established clinical links across combined Acute and Community settings within the NHS Board are in place.

Section 2 Paediatric Services

Clinical Leadership

The paediatric allergy service is a key component of integrated hospital paediatric services within the Women and Children’s Directorate (of Acute Operating Division, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde)

Dr. Phil Davies is the clinical director for specialist medical services. Dr Christine Gallacher is clinical director for general paediatrics.

They are supported by a number of link clinicians.

For paediatric allergy this is: Dr Rosie Hague (Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and

Immunology)

Link clinicians support general and paediatric sub-speciality services. The structure of clinical leadership is mirrored within surgical services.

National Service ContractsThe Royal Hospital for Children hosts a number of paediatric national services. These national services are listed in box 1 below: Box 1 / Paediatric National Services

Future Service Developments

Section 3 The Work of the Paediatric Allergy Service

The Royal Hospital for Children, provides secondary paediatric services for the children of Greater Glasgow, and specialist services for the West of Scotland, together with some national services. The current model of provision for allergy reflects this pattern of care.

The specialist allergy service was established with the appointment of a consultant in infectious diseases and immunology in 1994. Initially, because of the lack of provision of allergy services generally, referrals were accepted from throughout the West of Scotland and beyond. More recently, however, links have been made with local paediatricians to ensure good quality of secondary allergy care within district general services. Currently, therefore referrals are accepted from primary care for children residing in Greater Glasgow, and from general paediatricians throughout Scotland – but chiefly the West.

Not all children with atopic disease are seen within the specialist allergy service. Services are also provided by various system speciality services (eg dermatology, respiratory, GI, ENT) , as described below.

Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Paediatric Interventional CardiologyNeonatal Cardiology Extra Corporeal Life Support (ECLS)Transport of Critically Ill Child Bone Marrow TransplantationCleft Lip/Palate Surgery Complex Airway ManagementBrachial Plexus Surgery Intensive Care (from 2007/2008)Renal TransplantationRenal and Urology Network In-patient Psychiatry NetworkScottish Genital Anomaly Network Epilepsy Network

The specialist allergy service

The major remit of this service is assessment and management of children who may be at risk of anaphylaxis. Referral criteria are therefore: children up to the age of 16 ; symptoms compatible with type 1 immediate hypersensitivity reactions following exposure to a potential allergen, which in the majority of cases is food. Referrals of children with histories suggestive of other forms of food intolerance are directed to general paediatrics and dieticians. Children with suspected allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis are managed by the appropriate general paediatrician or organ-based specialist.. Children with severe or complex multiple allergy are seen, as are children who may be candidates for immunotherapy, such as those with severe aero-allergen induced symptoms. A service for the investigation and management of drug allergy has been developed, and we offer sub-cutaneous immunotherapy according to the criteria set down by the Scottish Medicines Consortium. There is no SMC approved sub-lingual immunotherapy in Scotland. In addition to general medical and nurse-led allergy clinics which cater for the majority of patients, there is a multi-disciplinary complex allergy clinic, and a specific teenage allergy clinic is due to commence shortly.

Current personnel

2 full time consultants in paediatric infectious diseases and immunology providing 1-2 clinics/month each1 full time consultant in general paediatrics with an interest in allergy (advertised post)1 consultant general paediatrician who provides secondary allergy services in Clyde and 1 clinic/month average in RHC.1 consultant general paediatrician from Dumfries and Galloway who provides monthly in-reach.1 middle grade trainee providing supervised clinic sessions in association with consultant led clinic

2 nurse practitioners sharing 1 nurse led clinic per week1 specialist nurse practitioner in allergy providing 2 clinics per week, support for the nurse led allergy diagnostic service and mmunotherapy and drug allergy service.

Services involvedNurse led allergy diagnostic service (see below)Dietician: Out patient phlebotomyCommunity liaison: health visitor/ school nurse + administration

Allergic eczema service

Atopic children commonly present initially with their infantile eczema to the dermatology service. Over the last few years close links have been developed between the dermatology and specialist allergy service, aiming to ensure a common approach to care, with agreed guidelines and well defined pathways between the 2 services. All paediatric dermatologists see children with allergic eczema, and when appropriate, children are investigated within this service for specific allergen triggers to their eczema. If potential food allergens are identified, their diets may be restricted, with input from the dietician. Some of these children also have type 1 immediate hypersensitivity reactions to the same foods. While such children may be referred to the allergy service at any point, many of these children continue to be managed by the dermatologists, who address this aspect of their care, and ensure that a management plan is in place. As their eczema improves, to the point when they no longer need specialist dermatology input, those who remain on restricted diets are assessed to establish whether they are at ongoing risk of type 1 reactions. If this is the case, they are referred to the allergy service.

Contact dermatitis and its potential triggers is investigated by the dermatology service, which provides patch testing when required. The dermatology service also sees children presenting with unexplained urticaria if they meet the criteria outlined by a published urticaria management pathway

Nurse led allergy diagnostic service

This is based on the ambulatory unit, ward 1C, and involves all the nursing staff on the unit. It is led by the ambulatory care nurse practitioners, and the allergy nurse practitioner. Referrals are accepted from general and specialist services in Yorkhill. It also supports allergy services elsewhere in the West of Scotland by arranging investigations, which are not available locally. It currently provides:

Skin prick testing Oral challenge sessions. Support and advice for all other hospital departments in aspects of

allergy Antibiotic and other drug sensitivity testing Immunotherapy

The ward based staff involved in this service have many other roles in provision of ambulatory care, in addition to their responsibilities for allergy. The allergy nurse practitioner has a major ongoing role in the development of the drug allergy service and immunotherapy.

Skin prick testing for the allergy clinics is provided by outpatient nursing staff, supported by the nurse led service.

Allergy provision in other services

The respiratory service may initiate investigations for allergy, particularly to inhaled allergens, as part of the holistic assessment of asthma. Skin prick testing requests generated are managed by the outpatient department and

nurse led service. Children identified with food allergies will be referred to the specialist allergy service.The ENT service sees the majority of children referred with allergic rhinitis, supported in SPT by the outpatient staff and the nurse led allergy service. While for the majority, treatment is symptomatic, or occasionally surgical, with the evolution of immunotherapy, it is anticipated that this service may generate an increasing number of requests for consideration of this treatment.

The GI service sees some children in whom non-IgE mediated allergy or food intolerance may be included in the differential diagnosis.

At present, most questions regarding possible non-IgE mediated food intolerances are addressed by general paediatricians. General paediatricians may also identify children with other forms of allergy, and either manage with input from the specialist service, or refer.

Relationship with regional and national service

Informal links with the general paediatric services providing local care for children attending their local district general hospitals with allergy are already well-established. The breadth of service provided locally is still variable, with some sites not being able to provide the full range of diagnostic services.

Nationally, the service supports the Children and Young People’s Allergy Network (CYANS) created as part of the National Delivery Plan for Specialist Children’s Services. It is anticipated that the post-holder will have a major role in the function of this network.

Medical Staff:

Dr Rosie Hague, Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology (link clinician)

Dr Conor Doherty, Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology

Members of Multi-disciplinary Team

Sister Maureen Lilley, Ambulatory Paediatric Ward

Sister Allison Ambulatory Paediatric Ward

Sister Elizabeth Morton, Paediatric Allergy Nurse Practitioner

Paediatric dieticians support this service

Non Consultant Career Grades & Trainees

In general there is one designated middle grade trainee in the paediatric allergy, infectious diseases and immunology service. Glasgow is not currently accredited by CSAC for tertiary training in paediatric allergy, nor in infectious diseases and immunology. All trainees participate in the general medical on call rota and when on call are not available for subspeciality work.

Consultant Staff in Allied Departments

Dermatology

Dr Paula BeattieDr Catherine Jury

Transition arrangements

Young people requiring ongoing specialist input are referred to the West of Scotland anaphylaxis service, based in Gartnavel General Hospital. It is hoped the teenage clinic will be a base to form closer links with this service.

Support Facilities (Offices/Secretary):Shared office accommodation, secretarial and IT support will be available. HISS, Clinical Portal and PACS provides an automatic download facility of chemical pathology, haematology, radiology and histopathology results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Clinical

The consultant will take responsibility for the majority of the allergy workload, with some input from the 2 ID/Immunologyconsultants. . The existing consultants will, give support to the allergy service, at a level appropriate to the experience of the successful candidate.

The post holder’s responsibilities will include outpatient clinics, provision of a consultation service for children admitted acutely with allergic disease, and advice to other departments within RHC, telephone advice for other clinicians in the West of Scotland and occasional emergency referrals. The postholder will be expected to work closely with the nurse practitioners in allergy and ambulatory care as part of a multidisciplinary team who provide the diagnostic service, supervise food challenges, and drug allergy testing. They will be expected to lead the immunotherapy service, andthe drug allergy service. The post holder will be expected to develop and implement appropriate evidence based policies, pathways, protocols and guidelines to support allergy practice and to support both general paediatric and specialist services patients with allergy.

In addition to the requirement to participate in the general paediatric on call rota (see below), sessions may be available to maintain skills in general paediatrics, or in infectious diseases and immunodeficiency. It is not envisaged that these would exceed 2PAs per week, and would be dependent on negotiation of a job plan which satisfied the primary goal of allergy service provision.

The successful candidate will be expected to organise their workload and operate appointment systems in a manner that is consistent with good practice as laid out in the Board Policy for Management of Waiting Lists and Times. The candidate will be expected to work with directorate management to make optimum use of Medical wards, clinics and other resources to contribute towards providing a high quality services for children and meeting Board targets.

b) Managerial

The postholder is managerially responsible to the General Manager and professionally accountable to the Clinical Director via the link clinician in infectious diseases and immunology.

c) Clinical Audit, Data Management and Clinical Governance

The postholder must be aware of clinical governance and clinical risk management and take an active part in their implementation, including audit.

The Consultant will take an active part in the department audit arrangements.

d) On-Call Commitment

The appointee will participate in the acute general paediatric rota, which operates a “hot week” system, currently a 1 in 12. Other clinical commitments will be cancelled during these weeks. At present, the “hot week” consultant provides out of hours on call on alternate nights during this week, and provides alternate nights on call on an additional week with fewer day time commitment to general paediatrics. This pattern of work is currently under review, and it is anticipated that contributors to the general paediatric service may be asked to provide evening sessions to give on-site support to the medical assessment unit and paediatric wards.

e) Leave

For 1 WTE: 6 weeks and 10 days per year of statutory public holidays. In addition, in accordance with the consultant contract, there are recognised extra leave days related to the frequency of the on-call provision.

There is a no locum policy and consultants in the department participate in cover for annual and study leave. Absence must be planned in advance by discussion with consultant colleagues.

f) Research

RHC has excellent research facilities in which the Consultant will be invited to initiate and participate actively in research projects and to supervise clinical research by trainees. The directorate encourages all Consultants to contribute to research in their specialties, whether in basic or clinical areas or in the evaluation of health care. Collaboration with University clinical and pre-clinical departments is particularly encouraged. The Acute Division has a Research and Development Support Unit and the Directorates have appointed associate directors and/or co-ordinators for research and development.

g) Teaching

The appointee will be encouraged to negotiate sufficient SPA time to take part in the active postgraduate education programmes. This involves running education programmes for junior staff, (both for in-service training and post graduate examinations), local educational programmes which contribute to CPD and involvement in interagency education and training.

The appointee will be encouraged to take part in the teaching and assessment of medical students, particularly during the third, fourth and fifth years of their medical course. There will also be opportunities to teach postgraduates and other professionals including nurses, health visitors and professions allied to medicine.

h) Continuous professional development

Continuous professional development is supported according to the guidance of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child health

MEDICAL ADVISORY MACHINERY

The postholder will be a member of the Yorkhill Medical Staff Association and the Medical Division.

WORK PROGRAMME

The work programme attached to this job plan is detailed in Appendix A.

A split of 9:1 between direct clinical care PAs and supporting professional activities is the advertised standard for all new consultant job plans in NHSGGC. The one SPA minimum will reflect activity such as appraisal, personal audit and professional development occurring outside study leave time. Once the candidate has been appointed more SPA time may be agreed following a formal job plan review for additional activities that are in the interests of the service such as undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training that takes place outwith direct clinical care, as well as research and/or clinical management duties. These activities must be specifically and clearly identified, agreed with the consultant and by the department and subject to annual review thereafter.

Job Plan Review

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their link clinician with the Clinical Director, on behalf of the respective medical management structures within Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board. The job plan will be based on the provisional timetable shown in Appendix A. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant’s duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. On appointment, or thereafter, more SPA time can be negotiated with the successful candidate for specific, clearly identified additional Supporting Professional Activities. These activities must be desired by the Board and agreed by the Clinical Director.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Subject to the provision of the Terms and Conditions, you are expected to observe the Directorate’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the

standing orders and financial instruction of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. In particular, where you manage its employees, you will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. You will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

All medical and dental staff employed by NHSGGC are expected to comply with all Hospital Health and Safety Policies within the Board.

Candidates wishing to visit the hospital may do so and should make their arrangements direct with:

Dr. Rosie Hague, Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Yorkhill Operating Division, Tel 0141 451 6565 email rosie.hague@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Ms Mary Jane Mitchell, Secretary Tel 0141 451 6565 email maryjane.mitchell@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Within the Women and Children’s Directorate the following list of useful contact names and addresses are available:

Mr Kevin Hill, Director, Women and Children’s Services, RHC, Tel Number 0141 451 6496

Dr Alan Mathers, Chief of Medicine, RHC, Dr Christine Gallacher, Clinical Director, General Paediatrics Dr Phil Daives, Clinical Director, Paediatric medical sup-specialities Mr Jamie Redfern, General Manager, Women and Children’s

Directorate, RHC

Appendix A

Proposed job plan based on 10 PA total (6 allergy, 3 general paediatrics, 1 SPA)

Weekly timetable

Mon Tues Wed Thurs FriAm Urgent allergy

referral clinicDiagnostic session supervision

Multi-disciplinary meeting Ward referrals

SPA Allergy clinic

pm Immunotherapy General paediatric clinic alternate weeks.

Admin Allergy clinic

General paediatric weeks

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sunam Ward

roundWard round

Ward round

Ward round

Ward round

Ward round

Ward round

pm Reviews , round and handover

Reviews , round and handover

Reviews , round and handover

Reviews , round and handover

Reviews , round and handover

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Paediatric Allergy Consultant

Essential Desirable How assessed

Qualifications and

Training

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPCH or equivalent

Should have completed a recognised higher specialised training programme (or equivalent) in paediatrics i.e. must have a CCST/CCT or be within 6 months of attaining it.

Recognised higher sub specialisation in Paediatric allergy

Relevant higher degree

CV

Clinical Experience Wide experience in paediatrics within a dedicated paediatric unit

Specific specialist interest/experience in allergy

Experience of managed clinical networks

Knowledge & Interest in developing Managed Clinical Networks

CV/ Interview

Audit/Research Competence in clinical audit

Training in management and audit at higher specialist trainee or equivalent level

Able to initiate and carry out medical research projects.

Authorship of research papers

Publications in peer reviewed journals.

Ability to increase the academic profile of department

Experience in applications to ethical committees and grant applications

CV/ Interview

Teaching Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors

Specific training in education and/or appraisal

CV/ Interview

Interest in teaching Qualification in Teaching

Management Leadership skills

Knowledge of clinical governance

Evidence of experience and effectiveness in management

Experience of management

Specific management training

CV/ Interview

Other qualities Demonstrable evidence of leadership skills

Evidence of effective team working

Evidence of good communication skills with patients, colleagues, and all team members

Evidence of flexibility, diplomacy and integrity. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national forum

Commitment to continuing professional development

IT Skills

CV /Interview

References

Other Requirements GMC Registration and a licence to Practise

Right to work in UK

Ability to meet on call requirements & Regional commitments

CV

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 Permanent

GRADE AND SALARY Consultant£76,761.00 - £ 103,490.00 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 SCOTLANDThis 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 three 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

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View all our vacanciesat: www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs

Register for Job Alertsat: www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk

Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Dr. Rosie Hague, Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Yorkhill Operating Division, Tel 0141 451 6565 email rosie.hague@ggc.scot.nhs.uk 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 www.nhsggc.org.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@nhs.net or to the recruitment address below;

Medical and Dental Recruitment TeamNHS Greater Glasgow and ClydeRecruitment Services, 1st FloorModular Building, Gartnavel Royal Hospital1055 Great Western RoadGLASGOWG12 0XH

CLOSING DATE

The closing date will be 16th October 2015

INTERVIEW DATE

The interview date will be 4th November 2015