Vacancy Bulletin - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Vacancy Bulletin
Friday 20 th May 2011
Unless otherwise stated, all posts close
on Friday 3rd June 2011

Welcome to the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Vacancy Bulletin
Inside you will find details of vacancies available across the
Greater Glasgow and Clyde Area.
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Management, Administrative and Clerical Page 1
Allied Health Professionals Page 2
Medical, Dental and Psychology Pages 3 - 4
Nursing and Midwifery Pages 5 - 6
Pharmacy Page 7
Scientific and Technical Professions Page 8
Salary Banding Information Page 9
HOW TO APPLY
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vacancies visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment and follow the
links OR send the job ref, closing date and the email address
you want the job pack emailed to: nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net
For more information about working in NHS Greater Glasgow &
Clyde visit our website www.nhsggc.org.uk
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MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL
Job Ref &
Type
23103G/VB
TEMP
Job Title
Administration
Assistant/Receptionist
Grade Hours Base
/Salary
Band 2 18.75 Port Glasgow Health Centre, PA14 5EW
You will provide a general and out-patients reception service within a busy Health Centre ensuring patients are dealt with
efficiently, effectively and appropriately, providing support within the Community Administration Team. You will be required to
deal professionally with members of the public and staff, liaising electronically and face to face with a wide variety of service
users and colleagues. You will carry out reception duties, as well as assisting with audio-typing and producing reports and other
departmental correspondence. You will also carry out general office duties including booking appointments and accommodation,
record keeping, filing, archiving, faxing, photocopying and mailroom duties. A good standard of Education e.g. Standard Grades,
or equivalent qualifications or clerical experience is essential. Previous clerical experience (including data input), good
communication and keyboard skills are also essential along with the ability to work as part of a team. NHS experience is
desirable. This part-time post will be worked over 5 afternoons. For further information please call Mhairi Stewart on 01475
506051 This post closes on 27/05/2011 This will be a 6 month contract
To download an application pack visit our website nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment and follow the links. To have a pack
emailed to you, email us the job ref, the closing date and the email address you would like the pack to be sent to
nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. You can also email your completed applications to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net
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ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Job Ref &
Type
23076G/VB
TEMP
Job Title
Specialist Obesity Dietitian
(Research)
Grade Hours Base
/Salary
Band 6 15 Western Infirmary Glasgow, G4 0SF
You will provide a specialist dietetic service as part of a multidisciplinary research team to overweight and obese adults
participating in clinical research trials. It is essential that you are an experienced obesity management dietician with experience
of recruitment, retention and management of participants in commercial research trials. A BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics or
equivalent with current registration with the HPC is essential. You should also have significant post qualification experience. This
post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Anne Gordon on
0141 232 9515 This will be a 12 month contract
To download an application pack visit our website nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment and follow the links. To have a pack
emailed to you, email us the job ref, the closing date and the email address you would like the pack to be sent to
nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. You can also email your completed applications to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net
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MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGY
Job Ref &
Type
23093D/VB
TEMP
Job Title
Locum Consultant Cardiologist
and Physician
Grade Hours Base
/Salary
CONS 40 Royal Alexandria Hospital/Vale of Leven, PA2 9PN
The successful candidate will integrate into a team comprising five Consultants to develop Cardiology across both Hospitals. This
will offer a real opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved in the development of a successful modern consultant led
service across two Hospital sites. Between the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Vale of Leven there are currently twenty two
Consultant Physicians with special interests in Cardiology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine and
Gastroenterology. There will be equal participation in the Consultant emergency on-call rota at both Hospitals. Applicants must
have full registration with the General Medical Council and a licence to Practice. This post requires PVG Scheme
Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information and arrangements to visit the department please contact
Prof M McIntyre, Clinical Director, ECMS Clyde, Vale of Leven Hospital, on 01389 817241, Dr Stuart Hood, Lead
Clinician, Medical Unit, RAH, on 0141 314 7214, or Prof S M Cobbe, Clinical Director, Cardiology Services, on: 0141 211
4722. This will be a 6 month contract
23109D/VB
TEMP
Locum Specialty Doctor in
Oncology
Specialty
Doctor
40 Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, G12 0YN
The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre is the non-surgical specialist cancer centre for the West of Scotland, serving a
population of 2.6 million. Situated on the Gartnavel General Hospital site, it is a new, state of the art, £118 million facility. In 2010,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde opened the New Victoria Hospital on the South side of Glasgow to complement the delivery of
systemic cancer therapies locally. We are looking to appoint a Locum Specialty Doctor in Oncology who will participate in the
work of our tumour site-specific teams. This diversity of role will create interesting opportunities for the successful applicant who
may have or wish to develop special interests in the clinical management of cancer. The centre also has a very active research
programme and participation in this will be encouraged. The primary responsibilities of the post are for the care of day patients
receiving chemotherapy and supportive therapies, both in the Beatson Centre but also in the New Victoria Hospital. The patients
in your care will be under the management of a variety of Consultants, and you will work closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists,
Chemotherapy Nurses, Phlebotomists and Pharmacy staff to form an efficient team for the safe administration of chemotherapy;
therefore good communication skills are essential. This team is based in a state of the art 5 day 8-8pm Chemotherapy Unit. An
electronic prescribing system is in place on both sites. All applicants must possess Full GMC Registration with at least 4 Years
full time Post Graduate Training, two of which must have been in relevant acute specialties, or you will demonstrate and
evidence equivalent experience and competencies. The centre is supportive of personal and professional development of its
staff, and encourages continued training and education in relevant fields. This post requires PVG Scheme
Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information on the Beatson please visit our website
www.beatson.scot.nhs.uk. This post may be eligible for Tier 2 General Sponsorship if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified
for the post. For further information please call Dr David Dunlop on 0141 301 7076 This will be a 12 month contract
23092D/VB
TEMP
Junior Clinical Fellow
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck
Surgery
Junior
Fellow
40 Southern General Hospital/Victoria Infirmary
A Junior Clinical Fellow in ENT Surgery is required from 3rd August 2011 for a period of 1 year. You will see patients under
supervision and perform ENT procedures as appropriate as well as being involved in the day to day running of the ward and the
care of inpatients. The successful candidate would take part in a 1 in 6 non resident on call rota. Although this is a non training
post you will take part in departmental teaching as well as being encouraged to take part in audit and research projects. The ENT
team covers all areas of adult ENT including otology, neuro-otology, rhinology and facial plastics as well as head and neck
surgery. This is a dynamic and friendly department with inpatient services based at the Southern General Hospital. The New
Victoria Hospital is a superb new facility for daycase and outpatient services. This post does not have educational approval from
the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland
Check. This post may be eligible for Tier 2 General Sponsorship if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for the post. For
further information please call Miss Anne Hitchings on 0141 232 7970 This will be a 12 month contract
To download an application pack visit our website nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment and follow the links. To have a pack
emailed to you, email us the job ref, the closing date and the email address you would like the pack to be sent to
nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. You can also email your completed applications to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net
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MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGY
Job Ref &
Type
23074G/VB
PERM
Job Title
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Research and Low Secure
Forensic Service
Grade Hours Base
/Salary
Band 8C 22.5 Douglas Inch Centre, G3 7UY
This is a new position in a reflective and innovative department. Currently comprising 13 psychologists, the department provides
forensic clinical psychology services to patients in medium secure, low secure and community settings across Glasgow and
Clyde. A Consultant Clinical Psychologist is required to provide the lead role in regard to research activity within the psychology
department of the Directorate of Forensic Mental Health and Learning Disabilities and to evaluate the effectiveness of
psychological therapies being delivered within the Directorate. You will also be required to provide a high quality specialist clinical
and forensic psychology service to male mental disorder patients accommodated in the low secure wards at Leverndale Hospital.
This will include contributing to the management of the psychology resource attached to the service. The work entails delivering
clinical and forensic psychological assessments and interventions and providing supervision, training and consultancy to other
staff. You will also be expected to contribute to initiatives within the department, the Directorate and the wider Forensic Network
in Scotland. Occasional travel to various locations in Scotland may be required, for example, to assess referrals to the service.
You should have Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as
accredited by the BPS or HPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology,
two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. Post-doctoral training in additional
specialised areas of psychological practice, of an extensive and substantial nature, and current registration with the HPC are also
required. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Ruth
Stocks on 0141 211 8000
To download an application pack visit our website nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment and follow the links. To have a pack
emailed to you, email us the job ref, the closing date and the email address you would like the pack to be sent to
nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. You can also email your completed applications to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net
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NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Job Ref &
Type
23095N/VB
PERM
Job Title
Clinical Diabetes Specialist
Nurse
Grade Hours Base
/Salary
Band 7 37.5 Vale of Leven General Hospital, G83 0UA
You will provide a highly specialised diabetes management, treatment and education service to patients referred from both
primary and secondary care and will act as a resource for expert advice and training for nursing staff, medical staff and other
healthcare professionals along with other agencies. In addition, you will lead and contribute to strategic issues relating to
diabetes care, locally and nationally, and carry out audit and research work in connection with all aspects of diabetes care. A
First Level Registered Nurse with substantial post registration experience together with the ability to work at master's level,
significant experience in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role and appropriate post registration degree/masters qualification and post
registration Diabetes Qualification 1 is essential. You must also have evidence of Continuing Professional Development, good
communication skills, highly specialist knowledge across the range of Diabetes treatments, procedures and practices
underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practice and be competent in the use of technology e.g. IT, PCs and
software. A community certificate/experience, Non Medical Nurse Prescribing and a full driving licence are desirable. The shift
pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.
For further information please call Sue Wilson on 01389 817425
23102N/VB
TEMP
Staff Nurse Public Health/Health
Visiting Team
Band 5 18.75 Springburn Health Centre, G21 1TR
An opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to provide cover for maternity leave for a 10 month period. You will be expected to
provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective service to clients. Working with a team of Public
Health Nurses/Health Visitors your main duties will include the administration of immunisations to children and young babies,
supporting the health visitors at child health clinics and home visits to families with children under the age of 5 years. You will
receive full staff induction which will include mandatory education and training and regular clinical supervision. We welcome
applications from First or Second Level Registered Nurses with evidence of continuing professional development, good
communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative. It is desirable for you to have
significant post registration experience and experience of working in the primary care/community setting along with a full driving
licence. Working pattern is to meet the needs of the service but to include every Tuesday and Wednesday. As part of NHS
Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will
be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC
registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. This post requires PVG Scheme
Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Margaret Murray on 0141 232 9837 or
07818427469 This will be a 10 month contract
23101N/VB Community Staff Nurse Band 5 22.5 Easterhouse Health Centre, G34 9HQ
PERM
The district nursing service operates an open access policy that is available 365 days per year. You will be responsible for
delivering care to patients as delegated by the Senior District Nurse. The caseload population is derived from either the GP
practice to which the team are aligned or within a defined geographical population. You will be a First Level Registered Nurse or
a Second Level Registered Nurse with a District Nurse Certificate. Relevant post registration experience is required together with
evidence of continuing professional development, good communication skills, the ability to work on own initiative as well as part
of a team and previous experience in primary care/community setting. The shift for this post pattern is 9am to 1.30pm (to meet
the needs of the service). This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. As part of NHS Greater
Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be
required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC
registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. For further information please
call Mahri Nicholls on 0141 531 6289 This post closes on 27/05/2011
To download an application pack visit our website nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment and follow the links. To have a pack
emailed to you, email us the job ref, the closing date and the email address you would like the pack to be sent to
nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. You can also email your completed applications to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net
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NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Job Ref &
Type
23107N/VB
PERM
Job Title
Health Care Assistant - District
Nursing
Grade Hours Base
/Salary
Band 3 24 Baillieston Health Centre, G69 7AD
The district nursing service operates an open access policy that is available 365 days per year. You will work as part of a skill mix
team providing care to patients as delegated by the Senior District Nurse. An SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent
experience is required together with the good communication skills and the ability to work with people, as part of a team and
without direct supervision. The shift pattern is Monday and Thursday, 8.30am to 1.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm. This
post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Mahri Nicholls on
0141 531 6289 This post closes on 27/05/2011
23108N/VB
PERM
Health Care Assistant - District
Nursing
Band 3 8 Easterhouse Health Centre, G34 9HQ
The Out of Hours services delivers a nursing service to a defined geographical population between the hours of 5.30pm and
9.30pm. You will work as part of a skill mix nursing team to deliver effective patient care within a community setting. Daily
workload will be varied with a range of delegated nursing activities. An SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience is
required together with good communication skills, the ability to work with people and as part of a team and without direct
supervision. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call
Mahri Nicholls on 0141 531 6289 This post closes on 27/05/2011
23096N/VB Health Care Support Worker -
Ward 47, Plastic Surgery and
Burns
PERM
Band 2 18.75 Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF
As part of a multi professional team within a busy Plastic Surgery ward you will provide individual care to patients. You will
undertake basic nursing activities under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Although no formal qualifications are
required a good standard of education is essential. Effective communication skills and the ability to carry out assigned tasks
effectively in a busy environment are required. Previous experience within the public sector and within a caring environment is
desirable. The shift pattern for this post is 12 hour rotational (day and night shift). This post requires PVG Scheme
Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Morag McGilp on 0141 211 5785 This post
closes on 27/05/2011
To download an application pack visit our website nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment and follow the links. To have a pack
emailed to you, email us the job ref, the closing date and the email address you would like the pack to be sent to
nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. You can also email your completed applications to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net
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Job Ref &
Type
23098G/VB
PERM
Job Title
Clinical Pharmacy Technician
(HIV)
PHARMACY
Grade Hours Base
/Salary
Band 5 30 Gartnavel General Hospital, G12 0YN
We are looking for an experienced technician, who works well as part of a team, to join our specialist unit of pharmacists,
technicians and pharmacy assistants who provide pharmaceutical care for over 950 HIV patients at the Brownlee Centre,
Gartnavel General Hospital. Experience with HIV is not essential. The hours of this post are 30 hours per week with the
requirement to participate in a weekend rota. You should be a Qualified Pharmacy Technician eligible for registration with the
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain as a Pharmacy Technician (once national scheme is established) and hold the
National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent) and National Dispensary Checking Technician Qualification (DCT)
or Pharmacy Aseptic Checking Technician (PACT). You should also have significant post qualification experience as a pharmacy
technician. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Beth
Williams or Cecilia Fleming on 0141 211 3316
To download an application pack visit our website nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment and follow the links. To have a pack
emailed to you, email us the job ref, the closing date and the email address you would like the pack to be sent to
nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. You can also email your completed applications to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net
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SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL PROFESSIONS
Job Ref &
Type
23075G/VB
PERM
Job Title
Clinical Embryologist - Assisted
Conception Services (ACS)
Grade Hours Base
/Salary
Band 7 37.5 Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF
The Assisted Conception Service (ACS) unit offers a full range of laboratory diagnostic and assisted conception services with a
current capacity of 1000 cycles of IVF/ICSI per annum. In addition to this the ACS runs the national PGD service for Scotland.
You would be expected to contribute to all aspects of laboratory activity including IVF/ICSI & PGD and also take a lead role in
managing the laboratory donor sperm programme. The Centre operates an active research and development programme, with
current work including embryonic stem cell derivation in collaboration with Roslin Cells and non invasive testing of embryo
metabolism. Suitable applicants will also have the opportunity to contribute to this progressive research programme. Applicants
applying for the role at Band 7 level require a First Class or Upper Second Class degree in a Life science or equivalent
qualification, and registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC). In addition, you will have significant experience in
Clinical Embryology including ICSI skills. Possession of the ACE Post Graduate Certificate is desirable. An Embryo biopsy
licence would also be an advantage but not essential as training can be provided. Applicants at pre-registration level are also
encouraged to apply, though as a trainee would be appointed at Band 6 level. Upon successfully gaining the required
competencies over an agreed time period, progression to Band 7 would be expected. This post requires PVG Scheme
Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Dr Susan Pickering on 0141 232 0904. This post
closes on 17/06/2011
To download an application pack visit our website nhsggc.org.uk/recruitment and follow the links. To have a pack
emailed to you, email us the job ref, the closing date and the email address you would like the pack to be sent to
nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net. You can also email your completed applications to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net
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Annex
Pay Bands and Pay Points on Second Pay Spine from 1 April 2011
Point Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6 Band 7 Band 8 Band 9
Range
A
Range
B
Range
C
Range
D
1 13,903^ 13,903^
2 14,258 14,258
3 14,614 14,614
4 15,029
5 15,444
6 15,860 15,860
7 16,395 16,395
8 17,003 17,003
9 17,368
10 17,854
11 18,402 18,402
12 18,827 18,827
13 19,500
14 20,183
15 20,804
16 21,176 21,176
17 21,798 21,798
18 22,676*
19 23,589*
20 24,554
21 25,528* 25,528*
22 26,556* 26,556*
23 27,625* 27,625*
24 28,470
25 29,464
26 30,460 30,460
27 31,454 31,454
28 32,573 32,573
29 34,189 34,189
30 35,184
31 36,303
32 37,545
33 38,851 38,851
34 40,157 40,157
35 41,772
36 43,388
37 45,254 45,254
38 46,621 46,621
39 48,983
40 51,718
41 54,454 54,454
42 55,945 55,945
43 58,431
44 61,167
45 65,270 65,270
46 67,134 67,134
47 69,932
48 73,351
49 77,079 77,079
50 80,810 80,810
51 84,688
52 88,753
53 93,014
54 97,478
^ As per NHS Circular PCS(AFC)2011/4 – Scottish Living Wage – this pay point
must not be used in Scotland from 1 April 2011.
* As part of the 2008-2011 negotiated multi-year pay agreement, the top point of
Band 5 (spine point 23) will increase by 0.33% from 1 April 2011, with consequential
adjustments to spine points 18, 19, 21, and 22.
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