Vacancy Bulletin

Friday 9 March 2012

Unless otherwise stated, all posts close on Friday 16th March 2012

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 - 3

Medical, Dental and Psychology Page 4 - 5

Nursing and Midwifery Page 6 - 8

Pharmacy Page 9

Scientific and Technical Professions Page 10

Estates, Porters, Domestics and Catering Page 11 - 12

Service Network Manager - Flyer Page 13

Salary Banding Information Page 14

HOW TO APPLY

To download a job pack and application form for any of our 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: [email protected] For more information about working in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde visit our website www.nhsggc.org.uk For a list of all vacancies throughout NHS Scotland visit www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

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Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24785G/VB Service Manager Childrens Band 8B 37.5 Ravenscraig Hospital, PA16 9HA Integrated Specialist Services PERM

You will provide leadership and operational management responsibility for integrated children's specialist services. You will lead on integrating children's services and specifically services for children affected by disability and family support services. You should be educated to Degree Level or equivalent in an appropriate discipline with proven record of achievement in managing people centred services and staff within a large complex organisation, preferably within the NHS, Local Authority or Public Sector. With post graduate training and or experience in a relevant field. Please note that this post is under review as part of a redesign of Childrens Services and may be subject to a variation in remit. A current driving licence is desirable for this post. For further information please call Sharon McAlees on 01475 715379 This post closes on the 23/03/2012

24835G/VB Team Secretary Band 3 37.5 Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre, G66 3BF PERM

This post will provide secretarial and clerical support to the community nursing service. You will be part of the Administration and Clerical Team within the Community Health Partnership (CHP), working directly with the multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team to support the service You will provide clerical support which will include reception duties, data input, record management and general typing. You will also be required to deal with clients, members of the public and staff. You should have Standard grade English or equivalent or a good general education and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Software including Microsoft Outlook. You will communicate with all users of the service therefore excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to a wide range of personalities are essential. For further information please call Karen Gillespie on 07766441796

24880G/VB Secretary Band 3 37.5 Bridgeton Health Centre, G40 2DA TEMP

Working with others, you will ensure that an efficient and effective secretarial and administration service is provided to the community child health team. You should have excellent keyboard, audio, communication, organisational and computer skills. You will have ECDL or equivalent along with proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Outlook and experience of working in an administrative background. Excellent typing skills, including audio typing is required along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative. For further information please call Simone Smith on 0141 207 7100 This will be a 12 month contract

24904G/VB Administration Officer Band 3 37.5 Renfrewshire Drug Service, PA3 2HT PERM

You will provide clerical/secretarial support to a joint team of health and social work staff and will assist in the smooth running of this department which is funded jointly by Health Service and Local Authority Social Work Departments to meet the demands of Renfrewshire Drug Service. You will have a good general education including English standard grade or equivalent and will be computer literate with secretarial and word processing experience. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to multi task while coping with constant interruptions through telephone calls, email and a very busy reception desk. For further information please call Connie O'Hagan on 0141 889 1223

24937G/VB Secretarial Administrator Band 3 18.75 Renfrewshire House, PA1 1AL PERM

You will be working within the Rehabilitation and Enablement Service and will provide comprehensive and effective administrative and secretarial support. You will be the first point of contact for all telephone and face to face enquiries, from all levels of internal staff, general public, and a range of external organisations. You will also support the day-to-day administration function of the service and will assist in the smooth operation and efficiency of the service. It is essential that you have an SVQ level 3 in Administration or equivalent with ECDL or equivalent proficiency in all Microsoft packages. For further information please call Margaret Irvine on 0141 840 3750

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 [email protected]. You can also email your completed applications to [email protected]

1 ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24925G/VB Senior Physiotherapist in Band 6 37.5 Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN Women's Health PERM

You will provide a high standard of physiotherapy treatment to patients in Royal Alexandra Hospital and Paisley Maternity Unit. You will be required to supervise junior staff and assistants and participate in the Emergency on-call service. There is also a requirement to participate in departmental audit and evidence based projects. You will be required to work a shift system covering 7 days Monday to Sunday, which all Physiotherapy Staff must comply with. You should have a Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent along with current HPC registration. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Valerie Clarke on 0141 314 6765 This post closes on the 23/03/2012

24928G/VB Static Senior Occupational Band 6 37.5 Drumchapel Hospital, G15 6PX Therapist PERM

You will be based within Occupational Therapy West Glasgow Elderly Medicine Team and will provide clinical input to the acute elderly assessment unit at Gartnavel General Hospital, Rehabilitation ward at Drumchapel Hospital and continuing care wards in Blawarthill Hospital, with a requirement to provide flexible clinical cover to other areas, when required. You will have an Honours/ Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent along with current HPC registration. It is preferable that you have experience of, and can demonstrate an interest in, working within Medicine for the Elderly. You will be required to delegate and supervise the clinical workload of junior and support staff as appropriate, and support continuing professional development of junior, support staff and students as appropriate. You may on occasion deputise for Team Lead Occupational Therapist during absence as appropriate. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Yvonne Mooney on 0141 211 6015 This post closes on the 23/03/2012

24930G/VB Physiotherapist - Stroke Band 6 18.75 Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF Rehabilitation Services PERM

We are looking to appoint a Physiotherapist to provide effective physiotherapy services to patients following stroke in Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The post will be based primarily in Wards 31 and 36 Glasgow Royal Infirmary; however there will be an element of cross site working within the stroke services. Working alongside senior physiotherapy colleagues you will expand and develop rehabilitation practices to deliver high quality evidence based therapy. In addition to a clinical role you will be expected to support rotational staff in their professional development. Support for your own professional development will be provided by the band 7 physiotherapist within the service. It is essential you have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy with current HPC registration. You should also have significant experience in stroke care/neurological experience and substantial experience in specific clinical specialties; neurology, respiratory and musculoskeletal. You will be required to work a shift system covering 7 days Monday to Sunday, which all Physiotherapy Staff must comply with. This is a part time 18.75 hour post and the shift pattern is 2.5 or 3 days per week. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call June Lawrie on 0141 201 2880/07795122109 This post closes on the 23/03/2012

24931G/VB Physiotherapist - Stroke Band 6 37.5 Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF Rehabilitation Services PERM

We are looking to appoint a Physiotherapist to provide effective physiotherapy services to patients following stroke in Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The post will be based primarily in Wards 31 and 36 Glasgow Royal Infirmary; however there will be an element of cross site working within the stroke services. Working alongside senior physiotherapy colleagues you will expand and develop rehabilitation practices to deliver high quality evidence based therapy. In addition to a clinical role you will be expected to support rotational staff in their professional development. Support for your own professional development will be provided by the band 7 physiotherapist within the service. It is essential you have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy with current HPC registration. You should also have significant experience in stroke care/neurological experience and substantial experience in specific clinical specialties; neurology, respiratory and musculoskeletal. You will be required to work a shift system covering 7 days Monday to Sunday, which all Physiotherapy Staff must comply with. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call June Lawrie on 0141 201 2880/07795122109 This post closes on the 23/03/2012

2 ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24941G/VB Physiotherapist Band 5 37.5 Vale of Leven General Hospital, G83 0UA PERM

You will be responsible for assessing and treating your own caseload of patients and maintaining associated records as an autonomous practitioner. You will be required to supervise physiotherapy support staff and may be involved in teaching multidisciplinary staff. You will also be required to participate in departmental audit and evidence based projects. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent along with current HPC registration. You will be required to work a shift system covering 7 days Monday to Sunday, which all Physiotherapy Staff must comply with. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Neil Ferguson on 01389 817532

3 MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGY

Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24884D/VB Subspecialist Consultant CONS 40 Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF Gynaecology and Oncology PERM

These posts represent one replacement and one new post within the W&C Directorate and are based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, a large teaching hospital in the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. The inpatient Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department is in a single tower on the Glasgow Royal Infirmary site: the Princess Royal Maternity building. You will join a team of 21 consultants in a department that provides a comprehensive service including regional subspecialties (Assisted Conception and Oncology). The Gynaecology department is one of the largest in the UK. The current regional gynaecology oncology service is led by four subspecialists based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Expansion to five consultant posts takes into account the regional cancer model and referral patterns. The consultants will work in a collaborative way to maximise available theatre capacity and minimise patient waiting times working in tandem with the well established multidisciplinary team (MDT) and clinical network which includes Medical Oncologists, Radiologists with special interests, Specialist Nurses, Plastic Surgery and allied services. The Oncology Department is integrated within the Gynaecology service. There is no obstetric component to this post other than the potential to offer surgical support when on-call in complex cases, particularly intractable haemorrhage or complex reproductive tract trauma. There are approximately 6,500 deliveries per year at Princess Royal Maternity. The hospital services an area with significant challenges in terms of deprivation and co- morbidity. The new consultant will be expected to positively contribute to meeting the needs of patients with complex medical and social problems. The consultant will contribute to the gynaecology rota only. There is a consultant delivered emergency gynaecology service (daytime, weekdays). The consultant will be expected to provide Colposcopy and Outpatient diagnostic skills relevant to screening and diagnosis of cancer. Experience in gynaecology ultrasound is welcome however training will be available if necessary. The department has close links with the Academic Department of O&G and has the postgraduate and research facilities one would expect. Applicants must have full GMC registration and a licence to Practice. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview. For further information please call Dr Alan Mathers on 0141 211 5218 This post closes on the 06/04/2012

24726D/VB Consultant Paediatric CONS 40 Royal Hospital for Sick Children, G3 8SJ Anaesthesia PERM

Due to retirement within the department we are looking to appoint a full time Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia. The successful candidate will be on a full time 10PA contract with responsibilities to general theatres at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. The on-call commitment for this post is 1: 10, providing cover for general emergencies at RHSC. Any new appointment would be expected to participate in the additional on-call arrangements. There are no responsibilities to the PICU or to Cardiac Surgery. There is an expectation that the successful candidate would contribute to the Paediatric Chronic Pain Service. Training in Chronic Pain would be provided if required. The successful candidate will work along side 17 other Consultant Anaesthetists and 8 Physician Intensivists. One specialist trainee (ST 5-7 5), two Post-CCT Fellows and between 8 and 10 Junior or Senior STs from the West of Scotland School of Anaesthesia provide junior cover. All applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration and a licence to practice. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview. For further information please call Dr Pam Cupples on 0141 201 0186 This post closes on the 06/04/2012

24899D/VB Consultant Child and CONS 24 Twomaxx Building Gorbals South Sector Adolescent Psychiatry PERM

South Sector, Glasgow City CHP covers a range of areas loosely grouped under the heading of Greater Govan and Greater Pollok. We deliver services to people from Kinning Park to Cardonald, Sheildhall to Mosspark, Corkerhill to South Nitshill and Rosshall to Arden and beyond. The Child and Adolescent mantal health service covers children age 0-18yrs who live within the South sector of Glasgow. The service deilevers interventions across both tier 2 and tier 3 and has robust pathways in to tier 4. The successful post holder will work in bases across the south of Gasgow providing out reach clinics where neccessary. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview. For further information please call Dr Julie Metcalfe on 0141 277 7475 This post closes on the 06/04/2012

4 MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGY

Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24934D/VB Senior Salaried Dental Senior 36 HMP Barlinnie, Greenock & Low Moss Practitioner Salaried PERM

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde wish to appoint a dentist to provide dental care for inmates and remand prisoners in the three main prisons within the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde boundaries. The Senior Salaried Dental Practitioner will be jointly responsible and accountable for Local Service Objectives. Full dental nurse support will be available to the post holders. The majority of the duties will take place in a prison setting. This post is open to candidates on a part-time or sessional basis. There will be a maximum of 9 sessions available. Candidates must be registered with GDC and have a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in a Primary Care setting. For further information please call Mr Ray McAndrew on 0141 531 8930 This post closes on the 06/04/2012

5 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24935N/VB Rehabilitation and Enablement Band 7 15 Aranthrue Centre, PA4 8LH Team Lead PERM

You will have delegated responsibility for the management and leadership of the Rehabilitation Team and provide day to day clinical and managerial leadership to the multi-disciplinary team of about forty staff which will include AHP's, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Workers, Rehabilitation support workers and administration staff. You will be responsible for the delivery of the highest standards of multidisciplinary care to patients, support to their relatives and carers through the development of staff within the remit. You will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of your indepth knowledge, expertise, and proficiency to lead and enable a team to provide a high quality service. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent with a relevant AHP, Nursing or Social Work qualification and significant team leadership/supervisory level experience. Shift pattern is 2 x 7.5 hour days. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Liz Daniels on 0141 842 6203 This post closes on the 23/03/2012

24491N/VB Clinical Nurse Specialist In Band 6 37.5 Royal Alexandria Hospital/Vale of Leven, PA2 9PN Inflammatory Bowel Disease TEMP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse who has an interest in working within the Gastroenterology and Surgical departments, outpatients and endoscopy. The post will be based at both Vale of Leven and Royal Alexandra Hospitals, working in tandem with the existing specialist nurse in Paisley. You will deliver a specialist nursing service to adults with Inflammatory Bowel disease, as well as to provide support to a wide range of professionals, as part of a well structured multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for providing information and support to newly diagnosed and existing patients, providing information regarding disease management and recognising exacerbation of disease. In addition, you will offer support/information about treatment and be responsible for counselling patients prior to the initiation of second and third line therapies. You will be responsible for the safe administration of anti TNF therapies, ensuring that effective documentation and subsequent follow up is arranged, liaising both with Hospital medical staff and primary care. In addition, set protocols will be adhered to with both pre and post treatment checks to ensure safe delivery of anti TNF's. You will be actively involved in health promotion, providing information regarding disease management, vaccination counselling, smoking cessation, fertility and pregnancy, for those affected by this condition. As an IBD nurse, you will manage and operate a telephone advice service for patients at the Vale of Leven and provide support for the existing service at Paisley RAH. You will be responsible for the preparation and running of the IBD/Benign MDT meeting, where complicated patients can be discussed, resulting in a change of medical management or elective surgery. A flexible approach with ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workload appropriately is essential to the role, as is a commitment to working effectively as part of a team. You will be a First Level Registered Nurse with considerable post registration experience, significant experience in gastroenterology and/or appropriate post registration qualification. Excellent communication skills, ability to work without supervision using own initiative, ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines, knowledge of computer skills and IT systems are desirable. A driving licence and use of a car is desirable as this post involves working in both hospital settings. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Chris Kelly on 0141 314 6756 This post closes on the 23/03/2012 This will be a 12 month contract

24640N/VB Practice Education Facilitator Band 6 37.5 Gartnavel Royal Hospital, G12 0XH PERM

The Practice Education Facilitator role is designed to contribute to the clinical learning environment by providing support, educational input and development activities for mentors and students within pre-registration and post-registration and HNC education programmes. These roles are part of a whole systems approach to enhancing the quality of the practice learning experience and positively contributing to the future nursing / midwifery workforce development for NHS Scotland. You should be a first level registered nurse with evidence of ongoing CPD, and have recently completed a recognised mentorship programme and have experience of mentoring students. Knowledge of the Flying Start programme for newly qualified nurses and midwives and a Current Driving Licence are also essential to this post. For further information please call Linda Hall on 0141 314 4124 This post closes on the 23/03/2012

6 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24911N/VB Bed Manager Band 6 18.75 Glasgow PERM

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Bed Management Team. At present, you will be responsible for the management of beds within Glasgow and will work within any of the acute sites. We require an experienced First Level Registered Nurse trained in General Nursing or Adult Nursing (Project 2000) who is looking for a challenge and the unique opportunity to be a part of the changing face of bed management. You should have considerable post registration experience with significant relevant experience in an Acute Secondary Care setting and have an appropriate degree or working towards, with well developed communication skills and IT skills. Informal visits welcome. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Fiona Bernklow on 0141 201 2185 This post closes on the 23/03/2012

24815N/VB Staff Nurse/Operating Band 5 37.5 New Victoria Hospital, G42 9LF Department Practitioner PERM

We require a Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner to join our Day Surgery unit. As part of a multidisciplinary team and without supervision you will have the responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients within the day surgery unit environment. You will be a First Level Registered Nurse trained in general nursing or adult nursing (Project 2000) of the NMC Register or a qualified Operating Department Practitioner with significant clinical experience in surgical or theatres. You will be supported in expanding your knowledge and skills by our departmental practice development staff. You require the ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of an integrated team. You are required to demonstrate flexibility. Furthermore, you will be expected where necessary to engage in multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in order to achieve the needs of the service. 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 Nurse in Charge on 0141 347 8192/8193

24909N/VB Nurse - Medicine for the Elderly Band 5 34.5 Vale of Leven General Hospital, G83 0UA PERM

The patients who are admitted require medical care, assessment and rehabilitation. As part of the multidisciplinary team and without supervision you will have the responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients. In the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse or deputy you will manage the ward effectively on a regular basis. You will be a First Level Nurse trained in general nursing and adult nursing (Project 2000) of the NMC register with relevant clinical experience and evidence of continued professional development. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clydes 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 John Kennedy on 0141 314 6183

24910N/VB Nurse - Medicine for the Elderly Band 5 25 Vale of Leven General Hospital, G83 0UA PERM

7 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24940N/VB Nursing Assistant - Out of Hours Band 3 10.5 Greenock Health Centre, PA15 4LY TEMP

You will provide a community nursing service to the housebound population of Inverclyde within the 'Out of Hours' service. You will assist the trained nurse in the delivery of a range of patient care procedures and provide basic care to the patients within the 'Out of Hours' service. No formal qualifications are required but you should have basic IT skills (workplace training given) and good standard of education and good interpersonal skills. Because of the nature of this post is it essential that you have a current Driving Licence. The hours of this post are 7pm to 10.00pm and the shift pattern is worked over two weeks: three nights one week and four nights the next. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Thelma Bench on 01475 501280 This will be a 9 month contract

24939N/VB Ventilation Support Worker Band 3 37.5 Royal Hospital for Sick Children, G3 8SJ PERM

As a result of service developments, we require additional Ventilation Support Workers to provide support to families of children with complex health needs, including ventilation, to be cared for in their own homes. At present, we cover Glasgow, Fort William, Argyll and Clyde, North Ayrshire, and Lanarkshire. You will have good communication skills as well as the ability to work alone or as part of a team. Full training will be given at Royal Hospital for Sick Children. Staff are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the service rotating through day and night duty. Applicants should be aware there is a high level of night work in these posts. A current Driving Licence is essential to this post. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Elspeth Jardine on 0141 201 9334

24746N/VB Health Care Support Worker Band 2 37.5 Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN PERM

Full and part time hours are available. You will assist with the nursing care of the patient under the supervision of a trained nurse. This will include all basic care assisting patients with personal hygiene and dressing, including the reception, admission, transfer and discharge of the patient and ensuring patients receive the care and assistance required/prescribed with fluid and nutritional intake. No formal qualifications are required although you must have effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours. Previous care experience is desirable. Shift pattern is 12 hour rotational. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Carole Gibson on 0141 314 7012

24850N/VB Nursing Assistant - Surgery and Band 2 37.5 Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN Anaesthetics PERM

You will assist the trained nurse in the delivery of a range of patient care procedures and will provide basic nursing care to the patient. Although no formal qualifications are required you will have a good standard of education, good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. An SVQ qualification and experience within a surgery environment are desirable. Shift pattern is rotational. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Julie-Ann Robertson on 0141 314 7324

8 PHARMACY

Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24938G/VB Prescribing Support Pharmacist Band 7 37.5 Gp Practice Across NHSGGC PERM

Your role will be to work as a member of the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde prescribing support team. The objectives of the team are to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of prescribing and medicines use for patients across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. You will work closely with GPs, other practice staff, community pharmacists, care home staff, members of the primary healthcare team and central team colleagues in supporting the development and application of high quality, safe, cost effective, rational and evidence based prescribing in the Community Health Partnership (CHP). You will work within GP practices, care homes and other healthcare settings to provide individualised clinical care to patients, through clinics, to improve the safety and effectiveness of their medicines, prescribing where appropriate. You will work on joint projects/initiatives within the CHP as required and promote awareness of prescribing management issues. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Professional Development. You must have significant post registration experience. You will be required to travel between GP practices and care homes therefore a current driving licence is required. Experience of primary care and knowledge of GP systems would be advantageous. Full, part time or job share hours are available. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Noreen Downes on 0141 232 7141 or email: [email protected]. For further information please call Noreen Downes on 0141 232 7141 This post closes on the 23/03/2012

9 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL

Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24943G/VB Head of Operations - PET Band 8D 37.5 Gartnavel General Hospital, G12 0YN Radiopharmaceutical Production Unit PERM

We are looking for an experienced scientist to lead our Radiopharmaceutical Production Unit at Gartnavel General Hospital. You will lead a team of Scientists and Technologists on PET radiopharmaceutical production at the Cyclotron Unit at Gartnavel. Currently this focuses on FDG production, but expansion to other tracers is envisaged. You will act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for these facilities. You will also play a key role within the Department's teaching and training programmes and will be expected to contribute to research activities consistent with the themes of the Health Board and University of Glasgow. A 1st or 2nd class Honours Degree in Physics, Chemistry or allied subject, and state registration as a Clinical Scientist and a PhD or equivalent experience are essential for this position. You should be able to demonstrate a track record in publication and be thoroughly conversant with radiopharmaceutical production legislation. Prospective applicants can discuss the post informally with Dr David Keating on 0141 201 2105 or e-mail [email protected]. Visits to the Department to meet other staff are strongly encouraged. For further information please call David Keating on 0141 201 2105 This post closes on the 23/03/2012

24892G/VB Higher Biomedical Support Band 3 18.75 NHSGGC Wide Worker - Bio-repository TEMP

Post 1 is a 2 year contract & post 2 is a 3 year contract. You will initially be based in Glasgow Royal Infirmary. However from May 2012 the service will be moving to Southern General Hospital. The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Bio-repository is a key component of the NHSGGC Research and Development activity supporting medical research by facilitating access to human tissue. Core activities of the unit include acquisition, testing, storing and transfer of human tissue for medical research studies and the facility is hosted within the Pathology Department. The main base of the Bio-repository will be at the newly built Laboratory facility at the Southern General Hospital from May 2012; however, the associated work often requires work across all of the acute hospital sites. An opportunity has arisen for a Higher Healthcare Support Worker within the Bio-repository for a two year position. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will contribute to the efficient functioning of all aspects of tissue acquisition, processing, quality control and transfer. You will assist in the efficient collection of tissue and adhere to standard operating procedure to ensure quality of material for medical research projects as well as accurately recording information onto the Laboratory Information Management System and assume responsibility for maintaining required levels of laboratory stocks. You will be educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent or have relevant experience. You will be a team player with good communication skills and a flexible attitude to work. You will have a basic knowledge of, or interest in biomedical science. While experience within a laboratory environment would be advantageous, this is not essential as full training will be provided. For further information please call Jane Hair on 0141 211 4531

10 SUPPORT SERVICES, DOMESTICS AND CATERING

Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24952G/VB Hospital Estates Manager Band 7 37.5 Gartnavel General Hospital, G12 0YN PERM

You will act as Hospital Estates Manager contributing to the effective policies and planning of the department. You will provide lead building professional support throughout the West Sector and deputise for the Sector Estates Manager in their absence. You will be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a construction/building discipline and have further training and experience in managing a complex estates department. For further information please call Peter Collins on 0141 211 2774 This post closes on the 23/03/2012

24907G/VB Maintenance Band 5 37.5 Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF Technician/Electrical PERM

The department's role is to provide a safe and efficient estates service to support the clinical activity of the hospitals. You will be part of an integrated and flexible team providing planned maintenance and emergency breakdown service in relation to all estates plant and equipment. You will also provide core experience and service in relation to electrical services and will develop to operate in a multi- skilled role working across all engineering disciplines. You will be based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary but may be required to work on other sites within all Greater Glasgow & Clyde hospitals. You are required to have served a recognised apprenticeship and hold a B/Tec, HNC in a relevant discipline (candidates holding a C&G qualification with extensive experience may be considered). For further information please call Alan Kidd on 0141 211 5005

24936G/VB Domestic Linen Supervisor Band 3 16 Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF TEMP

The hours of this post are Saturday and Sunday 08.00 to 17.00. You will ensure the delivery of a clean health environment for patients, staff and visitors which comply with national standards of cleanliness. You will also ensure that clean linen is distributed effectively within the site at all times and will oversee the provision of curtain hanging services. NHS cleaning experience in a hospital environment is essential as is supervisory experience. You will be required to undertake training to meet changes in Health and Safety and Infection Control Protocols and will have knowledge of departmental quality system. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. For further information please call Liz Doonan on 0141 201 1572 This will be a 4 month contract

24882G/VB Caretaker Band 2 37.5 Southbank Centre / Twomaxx Building, G5 0RE PERM

The Caretaker is responsible for providing an effective maintenance and portering service, ensuring that the environment is kept clean and hazard free. You will responsible for general maintenance duties and minor new work. After initial induction and on the job training to allow you to carry out these duties, you will work with little supervision although guidance and assistance is available from your supervisor/line manager on a daily basis. You will have the responsibility for building security and may be required to open and lock up own base premises or other premises within the South Sector as required during periods of leave. The South Sector, Glasgow City Community Health Partnership (CHP) covers a range of areas loosely grouped under the heading of Greater Govan and Greater Pollok. We deliver services to people from Kinning Park to Cardonald, Sheildhall to Mosspark, Corkerhill to South Nitshill and Rosshall to Arden and beyond. It is desirable that you have experience in a similar role or appropriate skilled or semi-skilled experience within the building industry. For further information please call Tom Healy on 0141 201 0906

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Job Ref & Job Title Grade Hours Base Type /Salary 24958G/VB Assistant Technical Officer Band 2 20 Central Decontamination Unit (CDU), G22 5DT PERM

The Central Decontamination Unit (CDU) has 6 part time posts available, you may be required to work 5/7 days, which may include Shift/Weekend Work. You will become multi-skilled in all zones of the CDU in order to satisfy all the requirements of the post. Once fully trained in all the zones of the CDU, you will be rostered in such a way as to rotate through the various zones on a regular basis. The core activity of a decontamination unit is the decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of re- useable medical devices. You will undertake all tasks appropriate to the grade of Sterile Services Technician throughout the all zones of the CDU. No experience is required although a good general education including literacy and numeracy skills is required. You will undertake a 12 month basic training period covering Decontamination, Assembly/Checking/Packaging and Sterilization. For further information please call Shona McWililam/Christine Ladjadj on 0141 232 2800

NETWORK MANAGER (Ref: SS594) NATIONAL MANAGED SERVICE NETWORK FOR NEUROLOGY FLEXIBLE LOCATION Band 8 £38,851 - £46,621 per annum pro rata 37.5 hours per week (with the possibility of part time hours) Fixed term or secondment opportunity for 2 years

This post is a unique opportunity to play a key role in managing the continuing development of a new model of service delivery. The MSN for neurosurgery has been established to ensure that Scotland has a single, high quality national service, in which all four neurosurgical units are supported in delivering a national strategy for neurosurgery.

We are looking for an individual who will work effectively with a range of clinical, professional and managerial colleagues across Scotland. You should have management experience and be educated to postgraduate degree level/professional equivalent, have excellent organisational skills with the ability to project plan and manage change effectively. Knowledge of the clinical specialty, data collection and audit would be an advantage. You will be required to travel to various NHS sites in Scotland and to work largely unsupervised across a range of projects.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ruth McLaren on 07720 945 357 or email [email protected]

Closing date for completed application forms: 5pm on Wednesday 21st March 2012

FOR AN APPLICATION PACK, FOR ALL POSTS 01896 827728 OR EMAIL [email protected]. PLEASE QUOTE APPROPRIATE REFERENCE NUMBER. (PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE E- MAILING YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS SOME WEB BASED E-MAIL SERVICES ARE BLOCKED BY NHS BORDERS FIREWALL E.G. HOTMAIL AND YAHOO.) IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN 4 WEEKS OF THE CLOSING DATE, THEN WE REGRET THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION.

13 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 Range Range Range A B C 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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