Locum Appointment for Service

Applicant Information

Locum Appointment for Service in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at ST3+ Level

MD1017115 . CONTENTS

Copy of Advertisement Page 3 Introduction Page 4 The Forth Valley Area Page 4 NHS Forth Valley Acute Services Page 5 Further Departmental / Specialty Information Page 6 Job Description Page 7 Contractual Details Page 9 General Employment Information Page 10 Selection Criteria Page 12 Application Process Page 16

2 Locum Appointment for Service in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at ST3+ Level

From: 8th January 2018 Full time: 1 post fixed term (maternity cover) for 6 months (1 wte) LAS Salary Scale will be determined in accordance with the provision of NHS Circular PCS (DD) 2017/1 (pro-rata)

Applications are invited from experienced and enthusiastic individuals for this Locum Appointment for Service post to support the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department in Forth Valley. We are seeking a highly motivated doctor to join our established medical team. The role will involve contributing to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology In patient and Out patient services.

This post is available from 8th January 2018 for six months and is based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, FK5 4WR, and provides an excellent opportunity obtain experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, working in a modern, purpose built state of the art NHS hospital.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to a regular out of hours rota. This post is offered on a part time basis but applications from candidates seeking flexible working will be considered.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Milling Smith Consultant / Clinical Director or Dr Fiona Morrison Consultant / Clinical Director, telephone 01324 567134 / 01324 567132. Or email [email protected] / [email protected]

This post is open primarily to applicants who do not require a work permit to take up employment in the UK. Any applicants who do require a Tier 2 Sponsorship will be considered only if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for the post. Further immigration information is available at: https://www.gov.uk /government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

Applicant Information, including the job description for the post is available from Medical Workforce by telephone on 01324 618327 or by email at:

[email protected], quoting reference: MD1017115

Please ensure you provide names, addresses and telephone number of 3 referees (one of which should be your current or most recent employer).

To apply, applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise and must submit a fully completed Medical and Dental application form to the email address below by 12:00 on Tuesday 12 th December 2017

[email protected]

Please note that we no longer accept application by curriculum vitae.

Please quote reference number MD1017115 on all correspondence.

Interview date is to be confirmed.

NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.

3 INTRODUCTION TO NHS FORTH VALLEY

NHS Forth Valley is a single, integrated healthcare system comprising acute care facilities and community based services, which are delivered through Forth Valley Community Services Directorate. NHS Forth Valley Board aims to improve health and healthcare for the people of Forth Valley. In recent years we celebrated the opening of the new Forth Valley Royal Hospital and we are now embarking on a new and exciting chapter of quality improvement as we continue to design and deliver healthcare services fit for the future, with the launch of our new Healthcare Strategy.

For further information on NHS Forth Valley please visit our website where you will find copies of our Healthcare Strategy and Annual Review. www.nhsforthvalley.com

NHS Forth Valley is the largest employer in the area, with approximately 8000 staff from a wide range of professional and support occupations. Currently, services are provided in one acute hospital, four community hospitals and fifty-six health centres. Acute Services are based in purpose built 860 bedded Forth Valley Royal Hospital, which opened in 2011 and provides inpatient and outpatient services for a population of approximately 310,000. THE FORTH VALLEY AREA

The working environment is excellent, as is the quality of life that Forth Valley has to offer them and their families. The area has stunning scenery, such as the Trossachs and Loch Lomond. It is steeped in history with Callander House in Falkirk, Stirling Castle, Bannockburn and the Wallace Monument to name but a few of the sites in the area. It also has many cultural and leisure facilities such as the Falkirk Wheel (the largest canal barge wheel in the world), the MacRobert Arts Centre at Stirling and the National Sports Academy at Stirling University.

Forth Valley also lies equidistant between Scotland’s two largest cities; Edinburgh and Glasgow. With their respective airports, both are little over half an hour from most parts of Forth Valley, on the Falkirk, Larbert and Stirling area lines.

House hunters in the Forth Valley area are spoiled for choice. On offer is a large array of established and new properties in a variety of attractive settings.

Education in the area is first class, with excellent provision of pre-school, primary and secondary education. State schools in the area have strong reputations and there is also easy access to the area’s private schools in Bridge of Allan, Dollar and Crieff.

On the further education front, Stirling boasts an excellent University and access to the University cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh is easy. There are also further education Colleges in Falkirk, Stirling and Alloa.

In addition to its scenery, history, culture and shopping facilities, residents in Forth Valley have on their doorsteps a varied range of leisure and sporting facilities. There are marvellous golf courses, hills and mountains and everything from sailing and windsurfing.

Further information on the area can be found on the following websites:

www.falkirk.gov.uk - Falkirk Council www.stirling.gov.uk - Stirling Council http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/ - Clackmannanshire www.visitscotland.com - Tourism www.show.scot.nhs.uk/nhsfv/ - NHS Locally www.stirling.ac.uk - Stirling University Living & Working in Scotland http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/living-and-working-in-scotland.aspx Web Sites of Interest for Candidates Scottish Health on the web : www.show.scot.nhs.uk Scottish Executive: www.scotland.gov.uk

4 NHS FORTH VALLEY ACUTE SERVICES

Specialty Inpatient Out-Patient Day Patient Emergency Department * * Cardiology † * * Clinical Haematology † * * Dermatology * * Diabetes & Endocrinology † * * ENT * * * Gastroenterology † * * General Medicine * * * General Surgery * * * Genitourinary Medicine * Geriatric assessment * * * Gynaecology * * * Intensive Care (medical & surgical) * Medical Genetics * Neonatal Intensive Care * Neurology † * * Obstetrics * * * Oncology * * Ophthalmology * * * Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery * * Orthodontics * Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery * * * Paediatric Medicine * * * Paediatric Surgery (limited to over 3 year-old) * * * Pain Relief * Rehabilitation for Younger Physically Disabled * People Respiratory Medicine † * * Rheumatology * * * Special Care Baby Unit * Stroke Medicine † * Sub-fertility * * Urology * * * Vascular Surgery † * * Services and Facilities

† In-patient services are provided within General Medicine and/or General Surgery * service currently provided

5 FURTHER DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION URTHER DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION The Obstetrics/Gynaecology Department

All inpatient services are in Forth Valley Royal Hospital but some outpatient clinics are also located in Stirling Community Hospital. There are around 3,400 deliveries annually, with NICU adjacent to the labour ward. Theatres and Adult ITU are also close to the labour & gynaecology wards. Separate dedicated areas for Obstetrics triage, Ultrasound, Obstetric Day Care and Early Pregnancy services are located close to the Outpatient clinic area within the Women & Children’s Unit. The maternity unit is staffed by a combination of core staff and team midwives who work in both community and hospital areas for their own patient group. The very large majority of patients deliver in the hospital setting. The gynaecology service has access to both inpatient beds and 23 hour stay within the theatre area.

Establishment

The department is part of the Women, Children, Sexual Health CAMHS and Psychological Therapies Service and the managerial structure is as follows:

General Manager/Head of Midwifery Mrs Gillian Morton Interim Associate Medical Director Dr Rhona Morrison Clinical Leads - Dr Milling- Smith/ Dr Fiona Morrison Service Manager - Mrs Robbie Duffy

There are 17 Consultants in the Department and an Associate Specialist also forms part of the clinical team.

Equipment

The Forth Valley Royal Hospital is fully digital, and the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department is well equipped.

6 JOB DESCRIPTION

Background to the Post

The department has two tiers of junior staff working full-shift rotas. The maternity unit is staffed by midwives who work in teams of 10-12 members, and each team covers both community and hospital areas for their own patient group. Additional core staff, provide help in labour and maternity ward areas. The very large majority of patients deliver in the hospital setting. Roles and Responsibilities

 As agreed with the General Manager/Head of Midwifery, Associate Medical Director (Women & Children), and along with other colleagues, provide an area wide service in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and management of illness, and for the proper functioning of the service.

 Undertake out–of-hours responsibilities for Forth Valley Royal Hospital with a frequency of 1 in 7 to support the middle grade tier of the rota.

 Junior medical staff are expected to cover inpatient areas including Labour Ward & to assess and treat patients attending as emergencies to the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Service. Middle grade doctors on Obstetrics and Gynaecology should have experience of working within the Labour ward and dealing with gynaecological emergencies with indirect Consultant supervision out of hours.

 Attend antenatal, gynaecology & special interest clinics

 The successful applicant will be expected within his/her NHS responsibilities, to undertake audit, and to partake in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as required. The appointee will be expected to share in teaching programmes for medical students, junior and middle-grade medical staff in Forth Valley. There is a well developed programme of weekly Departmental educational meetings, monthly hospital wide Clinical Forums. The successful applicant will be expected to take an active part in the teaching of medical students who are attached to Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

 Motivate staff within the service, through leading by example, and fostering good working relationships at all levels in line with the principles of the local partnership agreements.

 Contribute to developments and initiatives within Acute Services as appropriate and as requested.

 Undertake teaching, and contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity across the area service.

 Ensure the efficient and effective use of the Board’s resources.

 Support the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Departments Clinical Governance agenda.

 Operate within the scope of agreed policies in WCSU.

7 Teaching, Research and Audit

NHS Forth Valley places a high priority on training and development across all staff groups and strongly supports continuing medical education programme. The postgraduate centre is located within the main hospital building and is well-equipped. The library contains:

 current medical text books for the major specialties

 medical journals on subscription

 Medline on CD-ROM for literature searching

 Internet access

 portable colour laptop PC for use with overhead projection Forth Valley Royal Hospital has also developed a comprehensive clinical skills teaching suite for the teaching of resuscitation techniques and other procedural skills. The Scottish anaesthetic training simulator is within the hospital. There are weekly postgraduate meetings involving all specialties. There are regular postgraduate medical meetings in the hospital for both hospital and primary care medical staff. Glasgow and Edinburgh with their Royal Colleges, University medical schools and postgraduate facilities are within easy reach.

CRITERIA FOR THE POST

 Full General Medical Council Registration, with a licence to practise

 Part 1 MRCOG

 Appropriate practical skills and experience with intrapartum care and operative and instrumental deliveries.

 Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

 Ability to work well within a team

 Demonstrable organisational and time management skills

 A genuine interest in the specialty

8 CONTRACTUAL DETAILS

This appointment will be subject to the new terms and conditions of service for Doctors in Training as amended from time to time.

This Locum Appointment for Service at ST3+ level post is offered on a full-time fixed term basis from January 2018.

Formal appointment to this post will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including satisfactory medical screening.

NHS Forth Valley does not negotiate salary placements. On commencement of employment, salary will be determined in accordance NHS Circular PCS (DD) 2017/1

This appointment will be superannuable under the NHS Superannuation Scheme, which is contracted out of the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme (SERPS). New employees will automatically be enrolled in the scheme unless they opt out. For further information, please contact the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) on 01896 893100 or visit www.sppa.gov.uk

The employment is subject to one calendar months notice on either side.

Annual leave entitlement is five weeks per year (pro rata), with additional statutory holiday entitlement as agreed by the Local Negotiating Committee and published annually

The successful candidate will be expected to be registered with the General Medical Council, with licence to practice.

The post holder will be professionally responsible to the Associate Medical Director and managerially responsible to the General Manager, Women & Children Directorate.

9 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Equality in Employment

NHS Forth Valley fully supports the principle of equality in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful and / or unfair discrimination which cannot be shown to be justified. NHS Forth Valley is committed to ensuring equality of treatment for both present and potential employees.

Human Resources Policies and Services

NHS Forth Valley is the largest employer in Forth Valley, and is committed to ensuring its employment and Human Resources policies and procedures reflect best practice. As a progressive employer, NHS Forth Valley is committed to supporting and developing all employees.

The Medical Workforce Team

In recognising the needs of services, operational requirements and medical staff, the operational Medical Workforce team provides a range of services for all grades of medical and dental staff. For assistance or information, please contact:

Jacqui Crilley Medical Workforce Manager 01324 618334 [email protected]

Laura Bayley Medical Workforce Adviser 01324 618332 (Contracts) [email protected]

Lynsey Doherty Medical Workforce Adviser 01324 618330 (Contracts) [email protected]

Elspeth Gillespie Medical Workforce Adviser 01324 618329 (Contracts) [email protected]

Janice Soroka Medical Workforce Adviser 01324 618322 (Recruitment) [email protected]

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal Convictions - Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme has replaced the previous disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups. The duties of this post require the post holder to undertake regulated work with children and young people (individuals aged under 18 years) and / or protected adults (individuals aged 16 or over who is provided with (and thus receives) a type of care, support or welfare service).

The post holder will be required to be a member of the PVG Scheme and to consent to NHS Forth Valley obtaining a Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, as appropriate. Any failure to disclose convictions could result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment.

Any applicant wishing to discuss any existing criminal convictions and how these may impact upon an application for employment should contact the Medical Workforce Manager in the first instance.

10 Occupational Health Screening

This post may involve the performance of exposure prone procedures and therefore the successful applicant will be required to produce evidence of their Hepatitis B and C Immunity Status prior to appointment and to undergo satisfactory health screening. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Occupational Health assessment

Confidentiality

During the course of their employment with NHS Forth Valley, employees may have access to information about staff or patients or other aspects of NHS Forth Valley’s activities, about which they have a duty to maintain confidentiality at all times. In common with all other staff, the post holder will have, in addition, a responsibility to ensure that information relating to your work and the operation of the Forth Valley Acute Services in general is kept and maintained securely in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998), the Board’s policies and good practice. In particular, the disclosure of commercial or other confidential information which may affect the Board’s business interests or endangers the survival of any of its services will be regarded as a fundamental breach of the mutual confidence which must exist between the employer and the employee.

Infection Control and Hand Washing Policy

NHS Forth Valley is committed to providing as clean and safe environment as possible for staff, patients and visitors. The post holder will be required to comply with the Infection Control and Hand Washing Policies.

Health & Safety at Work

All employees have a responsibility for their own health & safety and the health & safety of others who may be affected by what they do. Employees also have a duty to co-operate with their employer by following NHS Forth Valley policies and procedures and safe systems of work; by using equipment safely and by bringing any shortcomings in health and safety arrangements to the attention of their employer. Where something is provided in the interests of health & safety employees must not interfere or misuse it. All employees have a legal responsibility to report any shortcomings in terms of this in their area. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility for monitoring health & safety arrangements and ensuring staff are following policies and procedures and safe systems of work.

Partnership Agreement

NHS Forth Valley is committed to partnership working. All employees are required to contribute to the development of partnership working by:

 supporting NHS Forth Valley in delivering its goals and objectives;  supporting continuous improvement in individual performance and the performance of the relevant team / department, directorate and NHS Forth Valley;  Attending training, development and other activities aimed at improving individual skills for the benefit of the organisation and patient care.

LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE IN OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY ST3 LEVEL CRITERIA FOR THE POST Essential Criteria When Evaluated Qualification Applicants must have: Application Form

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Success in any two out of three MRCPOG papers Eligibility Applicants must:  Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at time of application Application form  Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO- affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of application, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including: Application form, o make the care of your patient your first concern interview/selection o provide a good standard of practice and care centre o take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised o protect and promote the health of patients and of the public o treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity work in partnership with patients o Application form, o work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients’ interests interview/selection o be honest and open and act with integrity centre o never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues o never abuse your patients’ trust in you or the public’s trust in the profession.  Evidence of achievement of ST1 competences in this specialty at time of Application form application and ST2 competences by time of appointment as detailed in the O&G Curriculum  Be eligible to work in the UK Application form Fitness to Practise Application Form, Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. References

Language Skills Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to Application Form, enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues; as Interview/Selection, demonstrated by one of the following: References • undergraduate medical training undertaken in English;

or • academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.0 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing),with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application

If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence vii of language skills Health Application form, Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards / Good pre-employment Medical Practice). health screening

12 Career Progression

Applicants must:

• Be able to provide complete details of their employment history Application Form, • Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances Interview/Selection, • Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate References with the totality of their period of training

• At least 24 months’ experience in O&G (not including Foundation modules) by time of intended start date.

• Not already hold, nor be eligible to hold, a CCT/CESR in the specialty they are applying for and/or must not currently be eligible for the specialist register for the specialty to which they are applying

Application completion

ALL sections of application form completed FULLY according to written guidelines. Application form

13 SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA DESIRABLE WHEN EVALUATED Clinical skills – clinical knowledge & expertise

• Capacity to apply sound clinical • Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. Application form, knowledge and judgement hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity interview/selection • Potential to develop excellent diagnostic centre, References skills • Successful completion of APLS or EPLS (or equivalent) and NLS (or equivalent), valid at interview date and at time of appointment

Academic skills Research and audit skills: Research and audit skills: Application form • Demonstrates understanding of • Evidence of relevant academic and Interview/selection importance of audit and research and research achievements, e.g. degrees, centre potential to contribute to development in prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, O&G presentations, other achievements • Evidence of active participation in audit

Teaching: • Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching

Personal skills • Communication skills: Management and leadership skills: Application form • Capacity to communicate effectively at • Evidence of interest and experience in Interview/selection different levels management and leadership centre References Problem solving and decision making: • Demonstrates an analytical approach to practice • Capacity to bring a range of approaches to solving problems

Empathy and sensitivity: • Capacity to take in others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding

Managing others and team involvement: • Capacity to work cooperatively with others and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team

Organisation and planning: • Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands

Vigilance and situational awareness: • Capacity to monitor acute situations that may change rapidly

14 Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty: • Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure • Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances

Values: • Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution xi (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)

Probity – professional integrity Application form, • Takes responsibility for own actions. interview/selection Displays honesty, integrity and awareness centre, references of ethical issues • Understands importance of advocacy, children’s rights, safety, confidentiality and consent

Commitment to specialty – learning and personal development Application form • Understanding and awareness of • Extracurricular activities / achievements Interview/selection particular requirements and demands of relevant to O&G centre working within O&G References • Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development

‘When evaluated’ is indicative, but may be carried out at any time throughout the selection process. ii The MRCPOG examination format changed in February 2013. After this date those entering at ST3 are required to hold any two of the three written MRCPOG papers (Applicants will usually be expected to have obtained Foundation of Practice plus one other paper iii The GMC introduced the licence to practise in 2009. Any doctor wishing to practise in the UK after this date must be both registered with and hold a licence to practise from the GMC at time of appointment. iv ‘Intended start date’ refers to the date at which the post commences, not (necessarily) the time an offer is accepted. v Time of appointment refers to the date at which the post commences vi ‘Selection centre’ refers to a process, not a place. It involves a number of selection activities which may be delivered within the unit of application. vii Applicants are advised to visit the GMC website which gives details of evidence accepted for registration viii Any time periods specified in this person specification refer to full-time-equivalent. ix All experience in posts at any level in this specialty count, irrespective of the country the experience is gained

15 APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this post, please complete fully the enclosed Medical and Dental Application Form.

It is important that all applicable sections are completed as it will not be possible to consider incomplete applications.

Please note that we do not accept applications in the form of Curricula Vitae.

Please quote reference number MD1017115 on all correspondence.

Please note the following date:

Closing Date: 12:00 on Tuesday 12th December 2017

Please return your completed application to:

Medical Workforce Human Resources Department Administration Building Falkirk Community Hospital Westburn Avenue Falkirk FK1 5SU

Or, if returning an application electronically, please email it to: [email protected]

All applications will be acknowledged within two working days of receipt.