Working for NHS Lanarkshire

Senior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery

(Middle Grade Rota)
NHS Lanarkshire

Recruitment Pack
Application Closing Date: 19th July 2024

HR Medical & Dental

Law House
Airdrie Road
Carluke
ML8 5EP

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 Contents

Section Page

Section 1: How to Apply 3

Section 2: Contact Information 3

Section 3: Person Specification 4

Section 4: The Post 6

Section 5: Department Information 7

Section 6: Working for Lanarkshire 8

Section 7: Terms and Conditions of Employment 8

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If
the successful applicant is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory
group i.e. child and/or adult, then an application will need to be made to Disclosure
Scotland and deemed satisfactory before the successful post holder can
commence work.

Section 1: HOW TO APPLY

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In order to apply:

Applicants are required to complete an Application Form via the following link:
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx. Please note that you can upload your CV,
however this will only be used to pre-populate part of the application form. CV`s are not
accepted instead of a completed Application Form. Your CV will not be visible to the panel.

Please complete applications by MIDNIGHT ON THE CLOSING DATE.

You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application once submitted.

To find out more about the role and our recruitment process please visit NHS
Scotland Recruitment Portal
Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)

Application Process:

The first part of the process is to complete the gateway questions applicable to the
role you are applying for. Should you meet the requirements of the gateway
questions you will then have the opportunity to complete the full application form.

It is important that you demonstrate you meet the eligibility criteria detailed in
the person specification on your application.

Shortlisting Process:

Stage 1

Applications will be longlisted in line with the person specification for the job. If you
are successful, you will receive an email advising you have been successful.
Successful candidates from longlisting will be emailed a Clinical Situation and asked
to provide feedback on this in the form of a one page document. If you are
successful after this stage you will receive an invite to interview email.

Stage 2

Interview and Competency Assessment.

Section 2: Contact Information

Programme / Post Queries

Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact with:

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 Mr Alisdair Macdonald
Consultant / Clinical Lead General Surgery, UHM
(Email: [email protected])

Telephone queries: via 01236 748748

Application Queries
If you have any queries regarding the application process please email Gill Swinburne at
[email protected]

NHS Lanarkshire is committed to working towards equal opportunities for all.

Section 3: Person Specification

PERSON PROFILE – Senior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery

Attributes Essential Useful

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Qualifications MBchB or equivalent Other relevant postgraduate
qualification.
MRCS
Area of special interest.

Training Successful completion of UK APLS/EPLS provider status

Foundation Programme MRCEM
(or equivalent) OR CREST Child protection course
FORM

Current ALS and ATLS

provider status or equivalent
Experience Eligible for full registration
with the GMC at time of
application and hold a current
licence to practice *
(*Overseas Registration and
Qualifications –

Minimum of 12 months’
experience in elective general
surgery including a minimum
of 12 months on call for
emergency general surgery.

NHS Lanarkshire will check

you have the necessary
professional registration and
qualifications for this role.
You will need to provide an
official translation of
qualifications notarized by a
solicitor of your overseas
qualifications to be checked
by the recruiting panel.
Please ensure that this is
available before applying for
the post.
Audit / Research Familiarity with the principles Evidence of previous audit activity.
of clinical governance and
patient safety Evidence of contribution to audit at
least at local level.
Understanding of the
Evidence of research activity and
principles of medical audit
publications.
Audit presentation involvement in
research projects, Audit
presentation involvement in

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 research projects

Publications Previous publications.

Presentations at national meetings.

Teaching Attendance at relevant Interest in and commitment to

teaching events teaching and training.

Experience of providing problem-

based teaching.

Experience of organising teaching

programmes.

Formal training in
educational/clinical supervision.

Experience of providing supervision

and or mentorship
Knowledge & Skills Broad based knowledge and Further educational certificates,
skills in diagnosis and clinical diploma’s, etc
management within the
Specialty and encompassing Good IT skills.
most sub-disciplines.
Disposition Committed to Quality Patient Current Driving Licence
Care.
Able to be understanding of
and sensitive to the needs of
patients.
Excellent communication
skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work under
pressure.
Ability to work effectively in a
multidisciplinary team.
Responsive to change and
innovation, promoting a
culture for organisational
development.
A flexible approach to duties,
which satisfies the needs of
the Service in a changing
environment.
Ability to demonstrate
reflective practice with
evidence of regular appraisal
with clear Personal
Development Plan relating to
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 Continuing Professional and
Personal Development.
Good time management and
organisation.
Demonstrates commitment
and enthusiasm to service
delivery.

Managerial Knowledge of service Involvement in service re-design.

provision at a local level.
Involvement in project delivery.
Awareness of the principles
and core practices involved in Involvement in NHS-related
service management, project meetings
management and effective
meetings.

Leadership Awareness of the principles of Evidence of role as leader within

team leadership and effective groups.
people management.

Commitment to the Values of

NHS Lanarkshire:- Fairness,
Respect, Quality, Working
Together.

Other Satisfactory medical Preference to work in a District

clearance by NHS General Hospital.
Lanarkshire Occupational
Health Service.

Satisfactory PVG Check.

Fluent in medical English and

evidence of ability to
communicate in stressful
situations.

If there is any reason why a disabled person should The post requires physical dexterity.
not be considered suitable for this post, please Uncorrected visual or hearing defect would
provide details: be incompatible with the nature of the work.

Section 4: The Post

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 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery based at
University Hospital Monklands
Whilst the post is not recognized for training there will be ample opportunity to gain experience
and develop skills including endoscopy. There is access to a state of the art simulation facility at
Kirklands Hospital that is available to all staff.
The successful candidate should have completed foundation years. Previous experience of
General Surgery at a registrar grade senior to ST3 equivalent is essential.

The job is offered as a full-time post (40 hours plus out of hours) but applications will also be
considered from those wishing to work less than full-time.

The successful candidate will take part in the senior registrar on call rota (full shift new deal
compliant) depending on experience.

The Board has a well-established, bespoke Medical Education and Training Centre with
simulation facilities and is developing a faculty for Human Factors training. We have a strong
commitment to Patient Safety and Quality Improvement with an increasing number of consultants
who are trained Patient Safety Fellows.

Sectio Section 5: Department Information

UH Monklands (UHM) is a busy District General Surgical Unit with excellent links with other
departments. The department has a predominant colorectal interest with a number of colleagues
with broader General Surgical skills. The department maintains close links with an active and
dynamic department of gastroenterology jointly managing complex IBD. The department
undertakes major colorectal cancer resections and participates in the robotic surgery training
programme in UHH. The department is well supported by allied specialties including a recently
built modern critical care unit and theatre suite. On-site support exists from the general medical
specialties and UHM if the Lanarkshire base for inpatient urology, Infectious diseases and renal
dialysis.
All 3 NHS Lanarkshire sites join for weekly Lanarkshire wide Upper and Lower GI Cancer Multi-
Disciplinary Team meetings and recently a complex polyp MDT has been set up with wide input
from the multidisciplinary team. IBD MDTs take place fortnightly in UHM in addition to a monthly
NHSL complex IBD MDT and educational IBD academy.
Service development, audit and research
Currently NHS Lanarkshire and University Hospital Monklands are continuing with the
development of a modern, progressive surgical service. The development of Robotically assisted
surgery is currently underway in several specialties across Lanarkshire and it is anticipated that
this programme will continue to develop over coming years. In addition, NHS Lanarkshire is
currently progressing with the planning and building of a new digital University Hospital
Monklands to provide a state of the art replacement for the current facilities. This presents an
exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to help to shape the development of surgical
services and processes and to participate in the design and function of a new hospital.
NHS Lanarkshire is supportive of applications from individuals with well-developed ideas for
improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient
safety (including human factors training), Medical Education and Research & Development. We
have an active audit department and have regularly presented our audit and research at local,
national and international meetings.
Education and Training
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The department of surgery has developed an excellent reputation for surgical undergraduate
training over recent years lead by one of the colorectal consultants holding the post of associate
professor for medical education. The Board has a well-established, bespoke Medical Education
and Training Centre with simulation facilities and is developing a faculty for Human Factors
training. These facilities provide both local, regional and national training events. Additionally,
UHM hosts its own dedicated area for simulation training. We have a strong commitment to
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement with an increasing number of consultants who are
trained Patient Safety Fellows.
Rota
NHS Lanarkshire is constantly reviewing its rotas to maintain New Deal compliance together with
the new arrangements as set down by the Scottish Government and Scottish Medical Training
(SMT). Rotas therefore, may be subject to change.

For candidates who have trained out with the UK, joining the out of hours rota will be following a
successful completion of the extended Soft Landing induction. (The Soft Landing induction is a
period of shadowing and integration for those at the start of their post so that they have efficient
time to acclimitise to the working environment NHS.

Section 6: Working for NHS Lanarkshire

For more information on the role please visit NHS Lanarkshire Careers Website

Section 7: Terms and Conditions of Employment

TYPE OF CONTRACT Fixed Term

GRADE AND SALARY

Clinical Fellow

£40,995 to £64,461 per annum (pro rata)

HOURS OF WORK Full Time – 40 hours per week plus out of hours

SUPERANNUATION New entrants to NHS Lanarkshire 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

awarded

EXPENSES OF NHS candidates who are requested to attend an interview will be

CANDIDATES FOR given assistance with appropriate travelling expenses. Re-
APPOINTMENT imbursement shall not normally be made to employees who
withdraw their application, refuse an offer of appointment. Non
NHS employees are not normally awarded travel expenses.

DISCLOSURE This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work”

SCOTLAND and therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of

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 Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Membership.

CONFIRMATION OF NHS Lanarkshire are required to check the entitlement to work in

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or
IN THE UK job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available
at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Prospective applicants are
encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for
vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.

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.

NOTICE Employment is subject to one month notice on either side.

PRINCIPAL BASE OF You may be required to work at any of NHS Lanarkshire sites as
WORK part of your role. Your base will be clarified for expenses
purposes.
All jobs are only offered subject to receiving two satisfactory
REFERENCES
references. At least one reference must be from your
current/most recent employer or your course tutor if you are
currently a student. If you have not been employed or have been
out of employment for a considerable period of time, you may
give the name of someone who knows you well enough to
confirm information given and to comment on your ability to do
the job.

Author: Swinburne, Gillian (LH) HR Advisor

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