Download Locum Consultant Cardiologist with an interest in Cardiac

SHOW/2280
Locum Consultant Cardiologist with an Interest in Cardiac Transplant Medicine
Fixed Term for 6 months
Closing date 6th May 2016
The National Waiting Times Centre Board welcomes your enquiry in connection with the above post.
Please find enclosed an information pack.
Should you wish to submit an application for the above post, please ensure you do so in advance of the
closing date. Late applications will not be forwarded for short listing.
Should you contact the recruitment team to discuss any queries regarding your
application it is advisable that you retain the job reference number as you will be
asked to quote this when you call. Please note that we no longer acknowledge
receipt of applications and therefore you will not receive any further
communication until after the post has been shortlisted.
In the meantime, I wish you success with your application and should you require any further information or
wish to check the progress of your application please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on the
contact telephone number shown above.
Yours sincerely
SANDRA HILL
Recruitment Assistant
NATIONAL WAITING TIMES CENTRE BOARD
INFORMATION PACK FOR THE POST OF
Locum Consultant Cardiologist with an Interest in Cardiac Transplant Medicine
REFERENCE NUMBER: SHOW/2280
CLOSING DATE: 6th MAY 2016
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NATIONAL WAITING TIMES CENTRE BOARD
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details of the post
and background information about The National Waiting Times Centre Board.
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The contents of this package are as follows:o Job Description/person specification
o Terms and Conditions of Service
o Application Form
o Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
o Information on Agenda for Change
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The Equal Opportunities Monitoring form is required for monitoring purposes only and will not be made
available to the interview panel during any part of the recruitment process.
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Please note, to ensure that we adhere to our current policy on Equal Opportunities; CV’s received with
Application Forms will be destroyed prior to Application forms being passed for Short listing.
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NWTC operates a NO SMOKING Policy on all Premises and Grounds.
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All offers of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory References, Occupational Health
screening and Disclosure Scotland clearance.
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Please send your completed application to:Recruitment Team,
HR Department
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
Agamemnon Street
Clydebank
G81 4DY
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When returning your completed application and any associated enclosures by Royal Mail you must
ensure that the correct postage cost is paid. We have been informed by the Post Office that they are
retaining those which have been underpaid. This has resulted in completed applications not being
returned until after the closing date, and not being included for short listing.
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The short listing process will take place shortly after the closing date.
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As a Disability Symbol user we recognise the contribution that all individuals can make to the
organisation regardless of their abilities. As part of our ongoing commitment to extending employment
opportunities all applicants who are disabled and who meet the minimum criteria expressed in the
person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
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The organisation has introduced a set of shared values. These values will be measured during the
Competency Based Interview. The values are:
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We will treat everyone with dignity and respect
We will take responsibility to do our jobs well
We will demonstrate our commitment to quality
We will work effectively with others in teams
We will display a “can do” attitude at every opportunity
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GOLDEN JUBILEE NATIONAL HOSPITAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
1. Terms and Conditions of Service
The terms and conditions applicable to this post are those of all NHS Employees.
2. 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 amount to 5% to 10.9% of salary (depending on rate of
Pensionable Pay) and the employers’ contribution equates to 14% 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.
3. Salary
Locum Consultant
4. Grade
Locum Consultant
5. Annual Leave
The annual leave entitlement in a full year commencing 1st April to 31st March is 27 days, rising to 29 days
after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service. There are 8 Statutory and Public Holidays in
each leave year. (Pro rata where applicable)
6. Hours of Duty
40.00
7. Tenure of Employment
Fixed Term for 6 month period
8. Asylum and Immigration Act 1996
Under the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we are required to carry out checks to ensure that all
prospective employees are entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. You will therefore be asked to
provide appropriate documentation prior to any appointment being made.
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NHS National Waiting Times Centre
Benefits
NHS Superannuation scheme:
All staff are eligible to join this scheme from date of commencement. Employee
contributions vary from 5% to 13.3% depending on annual pensionable pay. Benefits
include a lump sum and pension when you retire, life assurance of 2 years’ pay while
you are working, pension and allowances for your spouse and children in the event of
death, and benefits for ill-health retirement. Members of the scheme receive tax
relief on contributions and Lower National Insurance contributions.
Annual leave entitlement (including public holidays):
35 days annual leave on appointment
37 days annual leave after 5 years
41 days annual leave after 10 years
Free car parking
Continuing professional development opportunities
Discounts at the associated Beardmore Hotel
Leisure Club membership – Get fit and healthy at the Beardmore Leisure Club for only £28 per
month.
Childcare vouchers – If you are a working parent with children under the age of 16 you could save up
to £1,196 per parent, per annum on the cost of childcare.
For more information about the benefits and discounts available to NHS staff, visit
www.nhsdiscounts.com
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Contents
1. Job Identification and Job Profile (summary and key responsibilities)
2. The Golden Jubilee Foundation (GJF)
3. The West of Scotland Heart and Lung Centre
4. Regional and National Medicine Division
5. Surgical Services Division
6. Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service
7. The Duties of This Post
8. Proposed Clinical Timetable
9. Proposed Job Plan
10. Informal and Formal Visits
11. Terms and Conditions of Service
12. Person Specification
13. Job Description Agreement
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1. Job Identification and Job Profile (summary and key responsibilities)
Job Identification
Responsible to:
Associate Medical Director, Regional and National Medicine Division
Accountable to:
Chief Executive
Responsible Officer: Medical Director
Division:
Regional and National Medicine Divison
Job Profile
This is a proleptic full-time Locum Consultant post in Cardiology in the Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service
(SNAHFS) to maintain and support the continued growth in workload within the Adult Cardiothoracic Transplant Service.
The post-holder will have a major interest in Transplant Medicine and Advanced Heart Failure, including the use of
Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS).
The post-holder will work with the two existing full time and one less than full time Transplant Cardiologists as part of the
Transplant Team and will provide outpatient, ward and critical care based medical care to transplant patients. The postholder will be expected to have expertise in right heart catheterisation and cardiac biopsies and in the management of
rejection immunosuppressive therapy and complications of transplantation.
The new Locum Consultant will be mentored by the existing team, with regular meetings and oversight by the whole
team. The post-holder will also have a named mentor outside of the transplant team.
Key responsibilities
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Care of SNAHFS patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team throughout the patient pathway – from
assessment to lifelong post transplant care;
Day to day management and care of SNAHFS in-patients pre- and post-transplantation and pre- and postventricular assist device implantation;
Provide first point of contact for continuity across team of cardiologists and surgeons, including coordination of
handover and communication with transplant coordinators;
Ensure the SNAHFS standards are maintained and developed through development and updating of clinical
protocols, supporting continuous medical education within the servce, clinical audit, evidenced based practice and
appraisal;
Contribute to the training, assessment and appraisal of junior doctors in accordance with standards required by the
Royal College of Physicians, Postgraduate Dean and Board. Participate in training of other members of the
transplant team and undergraduate medical teaching; and
Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.
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2. The Golden Jubilee Foundation (GJF)
The Golden Jubilee Foundation is comprised of:
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The Golden Jubilee National Hospital (GJNH), which is part of NHS Scotland, has 300 beds overall with all wards
having single or two bedded rooms with en-suite facilities. The estate is of a high specification with a four star hotel
and conference centre as an integral unit alongside the hospital. This has provided a very pleasing and attractive
working environment for staff and a desirable patient experience. The main clinical services provided are heart and
lung, elective major orthopaedics, general surgery, plastic surgery, diagnostic imaging and endoscopy services.
The GJNH is a state of the art tertiary referral centre on the banks of the River Clyde adjacent to the Erskine Bridge, in
close proximity to Glasgow International Airport and within 30 minutes of the centre of Glasgow by road and rail links. A
direct overnight sleeper rail service to London Euston is available at the local station (Dalmuir), 5 minutes from the
hospital. It is effectively situated west of Glasgow city and is minutes away from the countryside of the west of Scotland
and Loch Lomond.
Glasgow and the immediate surroundings have a population of around 580,000. It is the largest city in, and the
commercial capital of, Scotland. The city has a vibrant cultural life, with municipal art galleries and museums, first class
sports and leisure facilities, a wide range of theatres and restaurants, excellent shopping and is only 45 miles from
Edinburgh.
The GJNH is also home to the West of Scotland Heart and Lung Centre (see Section 3) and is responsible for supporting
waiting times activity from all over Scotland. In 213/14 we treated over 23,000 inpatient, day case and diagnostic
examinations. The range of services includes orthopaedic, general, ophthalmic and plastic surgery, minor procedures,
endoscopy and diagnostic imaging.
Management Structure
The NHS National Waiting Times Centre Board is one of eight Special Health Boards of Scotland. It reports directly
to the Scottish Government. The clinical services are structured into two divisions: Surgical Specialties and
Regional and National Medicine (RNM). This post sits within the RNM Division.
The Divisional Management Structure
The Associate Medical Director takes lead responsibility for professional governance of doctors and shares quality
management and governance with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Head of Operations. The Head of Operations is
responsible for operational and financial management.
Divisional management Team
Nurse Director
CNM Int.cardiology
CNM NSD
Medical Director
Assoc. Med. Dir
Operations Director
Head of Ops
Clinical
Service
Manager
This Post
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The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, an award-winningc 4 star hotel, which provides excellent meeting and
hospitality services for international guests and delegates. It is an integral part of the GJF and is unique within the
NHS. Set in picturesque grounds on the banks of the River Clyde, the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel combines
the standards of a four star hotel with the facilities and first class service required for successful meetings,
conferences, collaborations and study. The GJF enables access to a leading hospital, centres for research, clinical
skills and innovation. This integrated approach, with a focus on continuous learning and strong links to academia
and industry, creates a crucible for innovation and a vibrant network for the spread of learning and best practice.
The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel is hosts meetings and events for clients from the public, private and third
sectors and is recognised as the national NHS and public sector conference venue. We are also pleased to
welcome guests to the Hotel for leisure and business stays.
Our purpose-built meeting facilities are particularly suitable for clinicians, medical technology, healthcare and
pharmaceutical companies. Cutting edge technology enables creative and collaborative work and provides unique
and dynamic meeting spaces. Fibre optic Audio Visual links from the Auditorium to the adjoining Golden Jubilee
National Hospital’s operating theatres, catheterisation laboratories and imaging suites provide a rich learning
experience, with delegates able to view medical or surgical procedures and interact with the medical team.
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The Golden Jubilee Research Institute facilitates and supports high quality research, which conforms to the
quality standards required by guidance (the Research Governance Framework for Health and Community Care
SGHD 2006) and legislation (the EU Clinical Trials Directive). It hosts projects sponsored by device and
pharmaceutical companies as well as projects sponsored by Universities and by other NHS organisations. It is
committed to facilitating rapid set up and actively recruiting projects. During 2014/15 the average time to review and
approve studies was 15 days against a Chief Scientist Office (CSO) target of 30 days. The Clinical Research
Facility has four consulting rooms, a research support office, a secure file room and a small laboratory. All research
follow-up visits take place in this facility.
The majority of the active research projects hosted by the Board rely upon recruitment of patients from within the
Regional and National Medicine Division. Contract (commercial) research is encouraged and staff use income
generated from this source to maintain research support staff such a Clinical Research Fellows and Research
Nurses. Academic research is also encouraged and the new appointment will be strongly encouraged to support
and take an active role in this activity. There are established links with all three Glasgow Universities and NHS
Greater Glasgow and Clyde under the administrative structure of Glasgow Biomedicine. The appointee will be
expected to support local and national collaborative projects that are relevant to his/her activity. The Board is
committed to the development of innovative clinical programmes and activity.
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The Golden Jubilee Innovation Centre is the focal point for driving forward innovations. Both a physical space
and a source of passion and energy, the Golden Jubilee Innovation Centre will ensure we continue to meet
expectations and provide quality care for patients across Scotland. The Golden Jubilee has a track record for
getting things done. This success can be attributed to a committed and entrepreneurial staff working alongside an
accessible and imaginative management team, where aspirational thinking is encouraged. This 'can do' attitude
enables Golden Jubilee to be a catalyst for change and innovation.
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3. The West of Scotland Heart and Lung Centre
The Centre was created in March 2008, bringing interventional cardiology and specialist surgical heart and lung services
previously provided by three different units in the West of Scotland onto the one site under one management team. The
interventional cardiology service which includes primary PCI is among the busiest in the UK. The Centre provides one
of the primary PCI services in the UK and also the regional electrophysiology service for the West of Scotland. In
addition, it is the centre for the Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service (SACCS), the Scottish National Advanced
Heart Failure Service (SNAHFS) and the Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit (SPVU). With this comprehensive range of
specialist cardiopulmonary services for a catchment population of 2.2 million (and over 5 million for the national
services), the GJNH is one of the largest heart and lung centres in Europe.
Facilities of the Heart and Lung Centre
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4 cardiac catheterisation laboratories (one dedicated EP, one biplane, pressure wire, IVUS, rotablation);
8 cardiothoracic operating theatres (one for pacing);
21 Intensive Care beds in 2 Units (ICU);
3 Cardiothoracic High Dependency Units (HDU);
Coronary Care Unit (8 beds);
Cardiology day and in-patient wards;
2 Cardiothoracic wards;
8 bedded National Services Division unit which includes a dedicated procedures room for haemodynamic
assessments and myocardial biopsy;
All standard non-invasive cardiological services;
Non-invasive cardiac imaging including:
o Siemens Avanto 1.5T CMR scanner with full cardiac capability;
o GE Optima 1.5T MRI with full cardiac capability; and
o GE 750HD Discovery CT scanner;
Echocardiography department including:
o 1 GE TTE scanner (3D TTE and TOE probes);
o 1 GE Vivid 7; and
o 1 GE Vivid S6;
Respiratory laboratory;
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing;
Full range of pulmonary function testing;
Outpatient facilities;
Excellent well-appointed dedicated area for specialist outpatient review; and
Links with Glasgow, Strathclyde, Caledonian and Stirling Universities.
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4. Regional and National Medicine Division
The Division is comprised of the following departments:
 Cardiology;
 Clinical Nutrition;
 Imaging;
 Laboratories;
 Medical Physics;
 Pharmacy;
 Radiology; and
 Rehabilitation.
The Division also leads on the management of the following national services:
 Scottish National Advanced Hearth Failure Service;
 Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service; and
 Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit.
The Divisonal management team is comprised of:
Associate Medical Director
Head of Operations
Clinical Service Manager
Clinical Nurse Manager, National Services
Clinical Nurse Manager, Interventional Cardiology
Lead Clinician, Interventional Cardiology
Lead Clinician, Clinical Governance
Lead Clinician, Medical Education
Dr Hany Eteiba
Ms Lynne Ayton
Ms Alex McGuire
Ms Jane Rodman
Ms Jenny Hunter
Dr Mitchell Lindsay
Dr John Payne
Dr Derek Connelly
The following are members of the Cardiology department (+ employed by NHSGGC, * employed by the University of
Glasgow)
Consultants in Cardiology
Dr N Walker
Dr H Eteiba
Prof. KG Oldroyd
Dr M Lindsay
Dr M McEntegart
Prof C Berry *
Dr A Davie +
Dr S Hood +
Dr S Watkins
Dr Paul Rocchiccioli
Dr Richard Good
Dr Aadil Shaukat
Dr Keith Robertson +
Dr DT Connelly
Dr G Marshall +
Dr J Adams +
Dr J Byrne +
Dr P Sonecki +
Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service/ACHD Intervention
Coronary Intervention (Associate Medical Director)
Coronary Intervention
Coronary Intervention (Lead Clinician for Operations)
Coronary Intervention
Coronary Intervention
Coronary Intervention
Coronary Intervention
Coronary Intervention
Coronary Intervention
Coronary Intervention
Coronary Intervention
Coronary Intervention
Electrophysiology/Device Therapy
Electrophysiology/Device Therapy
Cardiac CT
Cardiac CT
Echocardiography
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Consultants in Respiratory Medicine
Prof AJ Peacock
Dr Martin Johnson
Dr Colin Church
Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit (Director)
Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit
Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit
Surgical Services Division
The Division covers the following specialties and departments:
 Anaesthetics;
 Cardiothoracic Surgery;
 Critical Care;
 Central Sterilising and Processing Department (CSPD);
 Orthopaedics; and
 Perfusion.
The Divisonal management team is comprised of:
Associate Medical Director
Head of Operations
Head of Nursing
Operations Manager
Clinical Service Manager
Theatre Services Manager
Dr Alistair Macfie
Lynn Graham
Theresa Williamson
Claire MacArthur
Claire Fenwick
Karen Boylan
The following are Consultants in Cardiothoracic Surgery:
Alan Kirk
Ian Colquhoun
John Butler
Mo Asif
Geoff Berg
Vivek Pathi
Fraser Sutherland
Stewart Craig
Udim Nkere
Kenneth MacArthur
Mark Danton
Andrew McLean
Thoracic
Thoracic and Cardiac
Thoracic and Cardiac
Thoracic
Adult Cardiac
Adult Cardiac
Adult Cardiac
Adult Cardiac
Adult Cardiac
Adult Congenital
Adult Congenital
Adult Congenital
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5. Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service (SNAHFS)
The following Consultant work in SNAHFS:
Nawwar Al-Attar
Phil Curry
Mahesh Balakrishnan
Dr RS Gardner
Cr MC Petrie
Dr J Payne
Cardiac Transplant (Director SNAHFS)
Cardiac Transplant and Retrieval
Cardiac Transplant and Retrieval
SNAHFS/Device Therapy
SNAHFS
SNAHFS
The SNAHFS has provided cardiac transplantation services for Scotland since 2001. The service began providing
mechanical circulatory support (MCS) 7 years ago and now implants long term “durable” ventricular assist devices, short
term mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Approximately 50,000 patients with heart failure reside in Scotland. 25% of these are less than 65 years of age.
Patients from all Health Boards have equal access to SNAHFS. Clinicians around Scotland interested and skilled in the
care of patients with heart failure now provide a dynamic and communicative network to manage patients with heart
failure. The SNAHFS receives daily communications referring patients with heart failure and accepts around 120 new
patients each year. Approximately 10 to 15 patients each year undergo cardiac transplantation while 5 to 7 receive a
long term VAD and 15 to 20 receive short term MCS or ECMO.
In Scotland SNAHFS is commissioned by National Services Division Scotland. However, SNAHFS takes an active part
in the NHSBT-managed UK cardiac transplantation group. This requires regular peer review of all aspects of the
cardiac transplantation and MCS services and cooperation to ensure high quality retrieval. SNAHFS participates in
audit of clinical outcomes captured through NHSBT.
The SNAHFS has led the development of the Scottish Heart Failure Hub, which is a sub group of the Scottish
Government’s National Advisory Committee for Heart Disease. This has championed improving pathways of care
between primary secondary and tertiary care, education and training, psychology, palliative care, quality improvement
initiatives and coding.
The SNAHFS transplant physician team currently includes Dr Gardner (heart failure and complex devices), Dr Petrie
(heart failure and intervention) and Dr Payne (heart failure and imaging). In addition the team are supported by 3
Clinical Fellows in Cardiology and 4 Clinical Fellows in Surgery.
The surgical team has progressively strengthened over the last decade. The team is led by Professor Al Attar, who has
extensive experience in Cardiac Transplant and ECMO. Mr Phillip Curry and Mr Mahesh Balakrishnan have both
worked for extended periods in high volume transplant centres and are trained in both heart and lung transplant. All
three surgeons support the acquired cardiac surgery programme.
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6. The Duties of This Post
7.1
Clinical Responsibilities
7.1.1
The principle role of this post is to provide direct clinical care to the SNAHFs patients.
7.1.2
The post-holder will also contribute to the care of in-patient and out-patient transplant, mechanical circulatory
support and advanced heart failure patients in conjunction with the other transplant physicians, from the
assessment process through immediate post-operative care and life long follow up. The post-transplant and
heart failure clinics each have an average of 10 to 15 patients per clinic with the support of a Clinical Fellow in
addition to the Specialist Nurses.
7.1.3
The post-holder will provide on-call cover for the heart transplant, MCS and heart failure patients 1:4 weeks (in
first instance) including a weekend ward round. A transplant surgeon is available for consultation.
7.1.4
This post will provide the largest share of ‘Consultant of the week’ activity (every second week) and as such will
provide regular support to the transplant coordinator team and facilitate the handover (every Monday morning)
in addition to reviewing any weekend activity.
7.1.5
The post-holder will undertake assessment of potential heart transplant patients and monitoring of patients
whilst on the waiting list. Each week 2 to 3 outpatients are admitted for a 5 day transplant assessment and 2 to
3 patients are admitted as inpatient transfers.
7.1.6
The post-holder will liaise and collaborate with transplant physicians in other high volume centres with a view to
ensuring optimal management of patients is expected.
7.1.7
There are 3 Clinical Fellows associated with the SNAHFS. The post holder will supervise, train and manage the
junior medical team to ensure high standards of clinical practice and efficient use of resources.
7.1.8
During Consultant of the week (CoW) the post-holder will:
 Take responsibility for all SNAHFS inpatients. The job plan supports 3 hours of ward work / day plus a
predictable / unpredictable allowance across the week;
 Carry out all right heart catheters and biopsies when required – there are approximately 215 RHC and 110
biopsies per annum;
 Provide advice to other clinical colleagues on the appropriate management of transplant patients in other
clinical settings;
 Liaise with cardiologists and GPs to ensure optimal follow up post discharge;
 Speak to relatives;
 Take urgent referrals;
 Ensure adequate preparation and Chair the 2 fixed MDTs;
 Coordinate ad hoc MDTs; and
 Liaise and communicate with consultants, junior medical staff, palliative care, psychology and GPs involved
in pre-transplant and follow-up care for all SNAHFs patients.
7.2
Managerial and Administrative Responsibilities
The post-holder will:
7.2.1
Develop and maintain inpatient/outpatient care both pre- and post-VAD and transplant;
7.2.2
Participate in the programme of clinical audit and clinical governance;
7.2.3
Participate in and support the peer review process;
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7.2.4
Play an active and increasing role in leadership and management within the Division and wider hospital;
7.2.5
Participate in the clinical audit programme and clinical governance;
7.2.6
Assist with the administration of the Division as designated by the Division’s senior management team;
7.2.7
Assist in the management of junior and research medical staff and of technical staff according to Board’s
policies and in line with the requirements of the clinical service;
7.2.8
Maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and
nursing staff, as required for performing the responsibilities of this post. This includes electronic communication
within the department, the Board, and with national and international colleagues; and
7.2.9
Assist with the development plans and objectives for the Division and positively contribute to and support the
business strategy.
7.3
Training and Education
7.3.1
The post-holder will contribute to the training, assessment and appraisal of junior doctors in accordance with
standards required by the Royal Colleges, Postgraduate Dean and hospital. Specifically the post-holder will:
 Participate in the training of all members of the transplant team;
 Instruct and supervise junior medical staff, including visiting fellows;
 Participate in training and assessment of doctors in training; and
 Participate in the teaching of medical undergraduates.
7.4
Professional Responsibilities
The post-holder will:
7.4.1
Seek and maintain professional qualifications;
7.4.2
Maintain current knowledge of cardiology, transplantation, MCS and related areas appropriate to carrying out
these duties, and participate in a recognised programme of continuing medical education and professional
development;
7.4.3
Liaise with departments of transplantation nationally and internationally, and foster collaboration with medical
equipment, computing and pharmaceutical industries; and
7.4.4
Set and maintain high professional standards.
7.5
Research Responsibilities
The post-holder will:
7.5.1
Participate in research and audit activities of the transplant unit;
7.5.2
Be encouraged to develop a research interest and study portfolio; and
7.5.3
Participate in the active Research and Development programme.
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7. Proposed Clinical Timetable
Week 1 – CoW example
Mon
08:00
List review/
Handover
09:00
Tues
Ward
round
Wed
Ward
round
Thu
Ward
round
Ward
round
Fri
MDT
Oncall weeks
Sat
Sun
Ward
Ward
round
round
Admin/
Meetings
10:00
Ward
round
11:00
RHC
12:00
ITU MDT
13:00
Predictable/
Unpredictable
14:00
Audit
RHC
Admin
RHC
RHC
Predictable/
Unpredictable
Admin
ITU MDT
Admin
MDT
SPA
Audit
RHC
Ward
round
Ward
round
Ward
round
Ward
round
Admin
Ad hoc
MDT
Admin
15:00
16:00
Predictable/
Unpredictable
Predictable/
Unpredictable
Ward
round
17:00
18:00
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Week 2 – Non-CoW example
Mon
Tues
08:00
List review/
Handover
09:00
Clinic
Wed
MDT
Clinic
Thu
Fri
MDT
Admin/
Meetings
10:00
Audit
11:00
12:00
13:00
MDT
Audit
14:00
Clinic
Clinic
Clinic
admin/
Letters
Clinic
admin/
Letters
SPA
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
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8. Proposed job Plan
Activity
Outpatient – assessment and post-transplant (inc in DCCPA)
Consultant of the Week (1:2 in first instance) – ward rounds/cath lab activity (RHC/Bx) DCCPA
MDT
On call (1:4 in first instance)
Audit
SPA
10 PA core activity, with EPA to be agreed
PAs
2.0
5.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
1.0
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9. Informal and Formal Visits
Informal discussion and visits can be organised through Kelly Rodger, PA to Lynne Ayton, Head of Operations, on 0141
951 5873.
10. Terms and Conditions
11.1
National terms and conditions of service (Consultants (Scotland) 2004 cover the post;
11.2
The post is subject to pre-employments checks, such as Disclosure Scotland, Occupational Health, immigration
clearance (where applicable) and satisfactory references;
11.3
You are required to be registered with, and licensed by, the General Medical Council throughout the duration of
your employment, and to comply with and abide by the relevant code of professional practice;
11.4
Salary scale: national salary scales per annum;
11.5
The appointee will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running
of services and will share with Consultant colleagues the medical contribution to management. The appointee
will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures;
11.6
All medical and dental staff employed by the Golden Jubilee Foundation are expected to comply with the
agreed health and safety policies;
11.7
The appointee will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff members who work
with him/her and will devote time to this on a regular basis. If appropriate he/she will be named in the contracts
of junior doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as a main source
of advice to such doctors on their careers;
11.8
The successful candidate(s) will normally be required to live within 30 minutes drive of GJNH;
11.9
Where, however the successful candidate already resides within 45 minutes drive of GJNH, he/she will not be
required to move his/her home nearer to the hospital;
11.10 Where the successful candidate’s present residence is more than 45 minutes drive from GJNH, he/she will be
required to move his/her home to meet the residential clauses of his/her contract, unless he/she has the written
consent of the Board to the contrary;
11.11 The Terms and Conditions of Service state that the “removal expenses shall be reimbursed and grants paid
only when the employing authority is satisfied that the removal of the practitioner’s home is required and the
arrangements proposed are reasonable”. Therefore, successful candidates are advised not to enter into
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contractual arrangements for the removal of their home until such a time as the formal approval of the GJF is
confirmed in writing; and
11.12 Annual appraisal and job planning is a requirement for all permanent medical staff.
12. Person Specification
Requirements
Qaulifications
Clinical training experience
and knowledge
Research
Management
Audit
Teaching
Personal attributes
Other requirements
Essential
MBBS or equivalent
MRCP or equivalent
Experience in treating patients on all
aspects of advanced heart failure, cardiac
transplant and MCS pathway
Experience in dealing with heart transplant
recipients
Competent in haemodynamic assessment.
Competent in the performance of cardiac
biopsies, angiography and right heart
catheters
Experience in the management of
advanced heart failure in the intensive care
setting
Knowledge of research methodology.
Desirable
Higher degree
Publications in the field of transplantation
and heart failure
Knowledge of the fundamentals of health
service management
Record of initiation of audit projects and
presentation of results
Experience in the organisation and delivery
of teaching activities
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Able to communicate effectively and
sensitively with patients, relatives, medical
and non-medical colleagues, and to seek
advice when appropriate
Has skills of leadership and ability to
collaborate
Demonstrate commitment to CPD
To be within 6 months of CCT in
Cardiology + General (Internal) Medicine
for entry on to the register for interview
Alternatively, to be on the GMC specialist
register at the commencement of the post
(via CCT, CESR or European Community
Rights)
Satisfactory references and occupational
health status
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13. Job Description Agreement
A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom the job description applies.
Job Holder’s Signature:
Date:
Head of Department’s Signature:
Date:
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