INFORMATION PACK

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

CONSULTANT MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGIST WITH AN

INTEREST IN VIROLOGY

REFERENCE NUMBER: MSR.04a.19

CLOSING DATE: Friday 13 December 2019

Welcome from Grant Archibald, Chief Executive, NHS Tayside

Thank you for your interest in this post. As you’ll see we have put together some information on this site both about NHS Tayside and where we are located in . I hope that you find this useful and that you translate your interest in this post into a formal application.

NHS Tayside has a strong track record in delivering high-quality, safe and effective care for all our patients. However, like other NHS Boards across Scotland, NHS Tayside is facing significant challenges including growing demand for all services, workforce challenges that are impacting upon how we deliver services and continuing pressures on our finances.

In response to these challenges, NHS Tayside has embarked up on a programme of transformation to ensure that services are safe, affordable and, importantly, sustainable for the future. Transforming Tayside aims to deliver Better Health, Better Care, Better Workplace and Better Value for the population of Tayside.

The programme is clinically-led and is being delivered in partnership with our staff and trades unions and our local health and social care partnerships. It is structured to respond to issues and make changes to services in the short to medium-term, as well as presenting an ambitious vision of transformation for Tayside in the longer term. It will provide clear and credible choices for transforming the future of local healthcare.

A new, innovative leadership model for clinical directorates is now in place to drive the changes necessary in health and social care across the whole system. Clinicians are taking the lead to design and provide evidence-based models of care which are safe, accessible, effective and person-centred in the Transforming Tayside programme.

Innovation and research are at the forefront of what NHS Tayside stands for and we are proud to have established the first academic health science network in Scotland, jointly supported by the Scottish Government and the University of . The Academic Health Science Partnership in Tayside brings together the delivery of healthcare services, education, quality improvement and research with the purpose of improving the health of patients. NHS Tayside, alongside the Academic Health Science Partnership, has welcomed funding announced in the Tay Cities Deal to grow the Tayside Biomedical Cluster. The project aims to make the region one of the most attractive and sought after biomedical locations in the UK. A £25million investment to grow the Tayside Biomedical Cluster was one of the projects announced to receive investment in the Tay Cities Deal Heads of Terms Agreement. The funding will stimulate a step change in innovation-led growth and create new jobs for the region.

The final thing I would like to say to any potential applicant is that Tayside occupies an enviable location on the east coast of Scotland with rivers, hills, mountains and rolling countryside right on our doorstep, as well as vibrant urban areas. The V&A Museum of Design in Dundee is an international centre of design and the centrepiece of Dundee’s innovative new waterfront development. This, along with Tayside’s great links to all other major cities in Scotland, means the area can offer employees plenty of choice when it comes to both accommodation and opportunities of things to do in the pursuit of the right work-life balance.

We would be delighted to hear from you should you have any questions or require any further information regarding the post.

Grant R Archibald, Chief Executive of NHS Tayside

NHS TAYSIDE VISION, AIM AND VALUES Our Vision

To find out more about NHS Tayside visit our website at:

http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/index.htm

About NHS Tayside

NHS Tayside is responsible for delivering healthcare to more than 415,000 people living in Tayside. We employ around 14,000 staff and provide a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute services for the populations of Dundee City, Angus and Perth & Kinross. Our annual budget is now circa £910 million of public money which works out at around £2.5 million spent by NHS Tayside for every day of the year.

Tayside area

Within NHS Tayside and based on the western edge of Dundee, is one of the largest teaching in Europe. It is internationally renowned for introducing laparoscopic surgery to the UK as well as being a leading centre in developing fields such as the management of cancer, medical genetics, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, informatics, neuroscience and imaging.

Our hospital sites across Tayside also have nursing and research links with the and University of Abertay, Dundee.

In Tayside, we have 83,000 admissions every year, which is made up of 66,000 inpatient admission and 17,000 'same' day procedures. We also see 1,030,000 outpatient attendances annually.

In addition, at the heart of health services in our communities are our GP and primary care services which are there supporting our patients and their families where they live and work.

Health and Social Care Partnerships

There are three Health and Social Care Partnerships in Tayside: Angus; Dundee; and Perth and Kinross.

NHS Tayside works very closely with colleagues in the partnerships as they provide a range of adult health and social care services to our local communities.

Academic Health Science Partnership in Tayside (AHSP)

NHS Tayside has embarked on a major collaborative initiative, Academic Health Science Partnership in Tayside (AHSP). It is the first Academic Health Science Network in Scotland with an ambition to transform healthcare locally and globally at the time when it faces many difficult challenges.

Building upon the success of previous University of Dundee and NHS Tayside collaborations, AHSP is bringing together the delivery of healthcare services, education, quality improvement and research with the purpose of improving the health of patients through more effective integration of these functions in routine practice.

LIVING IN TAYSIDE

Discover award-winning towns and cities, breathtaking beaches and alluring countryside. Historically rich and home to Scotland’s longest river, Tayside is an innovative and exciting place to begin or expand your career. Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross make up this vibrant region - between them offering the perfect blend of city, country and coastline. In fact, you can easily enjoy the tranquility and scenery of neighbouring towns and villages within reach of the region’s cities of Dundee and Perth.

Find out more about living and working in Tayside at:

www.dundeecity.gov.uk

www.angus.gov.uk

www.pkc.gov.uk

Education in Tayside

In Tayside there are a host of schools, both public and private and excellent colleges and universities making Tayside a family friendly location.

Housing in Tayside

Whether you want to live in the rural countryside or one of Tayside’s vibrant cities or towns, you’ll have a variety of housing choices, many below the national average house price. For more information about housing in Tayside, visit the Tayside Solicitors Property Centre and/or Perthshire Solicitors Property Centre websites: http://www.tspc.co.uk/ http://www.pspc.co.uk/

Getting around

There are excellent connections to and within the region. It only takes approximately 30 minutes to drive between Dundee and Perth and just over an hour between Dundee and , and .

Travelling and commuting within Tayside is easy by road, bus or train. Dundee’s regional airport offers daily flights to Stansted in addition to private and leisure flights. The international airports at Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen will ensure you are connected from Scotland to the rest of the world.

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit:

 Curriculum Vitae (CV) - a copy of your current CV. This should contain the names and email addresses of 3 referees, including your current or most recent employer. We are unable to accept applications submitted on the NHS Scotland Application Form.

Please include details of your registration on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or your expected date of completion of training.

 Supplementary Form - completed Immigration Status Form (see below);

 Supplementary Form - completed Declaration Statement in respect of Fitness to Practice and Criminal Convictions (see below);

 Supplementary Form - completed Equal Opportunities Form (see below). The information you provide is confidential and not used in the selection process. This form will be separated from your application.

It is essential to complete and submit the above Supplementary Forms, along with your CV, as part of your application. (PLEASE ATTACHED THE SUPPLEMENTARY FORMS AS 1 DOCUMENT)

Please quote reference “MSR.04a.19 Consultant Medical Microbiologist” in the subject box.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, it is NHS Tayside’s policy to ensure that all applicants are given the same consideration in relation to job selection, promotion and treatment.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 15 January 2020.

Applications should be submitted to [email protected]

Owing to the number of applications received and to make the best use of resources, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of applications or to advise all candidates of the outcome of their application. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date you may assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in working for NHS Tayside.

We look forward to receiving your formal application.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

IMMIGRATION STATUS

Please be aware that shortlisted applicants will be required to bring their original passport and visa documents with them, for inspection, when attending for interview.

Are you a national from Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, YES NO France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia?

If you have circled ‘NO’ to the above sections please tick the box which relates to your current immigration status, and provide expiry dates:

Tick Status Expiry Date

I require a Certificate of Sponsorship.

I hold refugee status

I have indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom

I have right of abode

Any other immigration status – please specify:

Print Name: …………………………………......

Signature:…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Date: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

APPOINTMENT AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

Declaration Statements and Statements of Policy

Statement of Policy regarding fitness to practise proceedings by a licensing/regulatory body and relating to criminal investigations in the UK or overseas.

Registration with the General Medical Council or General Dental Council imposes on doctors and dentists the duty to provide a good standard of medical care for, and to behave appropriately, towards patients. NHS Employers also have a duty to ensure that patients receive a good standard of medical care and ensure as far as possible the safety of patients. We therefore need to establish if you have been found guilty of a criminal offence, been bound over or cautioned or are currently the subject of proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution, in the UK or any other country.

This post is exempt from the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions & Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003. This means that you must tell us if you have been convicted of a criminal offence either classed as ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’, been bound over or cautioned or are currently the subject of any police investigations, which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution in the UK or any other country. Information will be verified by Disclosure Scotland.

We also need to establish if you have been the subject of any fitness to practise proceedings in the past, or any fitness to practise proceedings are being contemplated, by a licensing or regulatory body in the UK or another country and this is also reflected in the declaration. This information will be treated in confidence and will not debar you from appointment unless the selection panel considers that it renders you unsuitable for appointment. In reaching such a decision we will consider the nature of the conviction/action, how long ago it took place and any others factors that may be relevant.

Failure to disclose a criminal offence, or cautioned, or that you are currently the subject of criminal proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution, or fitness to practise proceedings undertaken or being undertaken by an appropriate licensing or regulatory body, may disqualify you from appointment, or result in summary dismissal/disciplinary action and referral to the General Medical Council [General Dental Council] for consideration if such a discrepancy came to light.

If you would like to discuss what effect any previous convictions, police investigations or fitness to practise proceedings taken or being taken either in the UK or by an overseas licensing or regulatory body might have on your application, you may telephone the Recruitment Services Team (Medical Staffing) on Tel: 01382 632000 for advice. All calls will be treated in confidence.

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Declaration Statement regarding

(a) any criminal offence, being bound over or cautioned, or current proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution and

(b) fitness to practice proceedings taken or being currently contemplated by a licensing/regulatory body

1. Have you been convicted of a criminal offence, been bound over or cautioned or are currently the subject of any police investigations, which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution in the UK or any other country? YES/NO

Note: Applicants for posts in the NHS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to declare prosecutions or convictions, including those considered ‘spent’ under this Act.

If yes, please provide details of the criminal offence, order binding you over or caution or details of any current proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution, including approximate date, the offence, and the authority and country which dealt with the offence.

2. To the best of your knowledge have you been or are you currently subject to any fitness to practise proceedings by an appropriate licensing or regulatory body in the UK or any other country? YES/NO

If yes, please provide details of the nature of proceedings undertaken, or contemplated, including approximate date of proceedings, country where proceedings were undertaken and the name and address of the licensing or regulatory body concerned.

I hereby declare that the information given here is true.

Signature: ______

Print Name: ______

Date: ______

DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER

Disability

The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as follows: “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities”. NHS Tayside is accredited as being a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Job Interview Guarantee (JIG), which means that if you have a disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the person specification, you will be guaranteed an interview. However, some disabled people prefer not to take this option, so please tick your preference if you are a disabled candidate.

Do you want to participate in the guarantee scheme? Yes No

Please specify any special requirements you require if attending for interview, e.g. Induction Loop, Wheelchair Access, Signer

NHS TAYSIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM

Equal Opportunities Monitoring

We want to ensure that our job opportunities are open to all. The only way we can ensure there is equal opportunity is to monitor applications we receive and compare the profile of people who apply with those appointed. Therefore this form asks you for your ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality and age. The information you provide in this document is confidential and is not used in the selection process. It will be separated from the rest of your application when we receive it. 1) If you are currently an employee of NHS Tayside, will getting this job be a promotion?

Yes No 2) You are:

Female Male

3) Have you undergone, are you undergoing or do you intend to undergo gender reassignment? For example, this includes having changed your sex (gender)?

Yes No Prefer not to say

4) What is your age? I am years old, and my date of birth is: 5) Do you have a physical or mental health condition or disability that: . has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day to day activities? . has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more?

Yes No Prefer not to say

. If you answered ‘yes’ please tick if it is either of the following: Learning Disability Physical impairment Long standing illness Sensory impairment

Mental health condition

Other (please describe):

. Again, if yes, please describe any particular arrangements you would need for your work location:

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6) What is your ethnic group? Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural background

A: White Scottish Irish Other British

Polish Gypsy Traveller

Any other White background

B: Mixed Any mixed background

C: Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian British Pakistani Indian Chinese

Bangladeshi Any other Asian background

D: Black; Black Scottish; Black British Caribbean African Any other Black background

E: Other ethnic background Any other background

F: Prefer not to answer

7) To which religion, religious denomination or body do you actively belong?

(Christianity) - Church of Scotland Hinduism

(Christianity) - Roman Catholic Sikhism

Christianity (other) Judaism

Other faith / belief Islam

Buddhism No religion (none)

Prefer not to answer 8) Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?

Bisexual Gay Man

Heterosexual Lesbian/Gay Woman

Other Prefer not to answer

Thank you.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent

GRADE AND SALARY Consultant

£82,669 - £109,849 per annum

Salary is paid on the last Thursday of each month by Bank Credit Transfer.

HOURS OF DUTY 40 hours per week

SUPERANNUATION New employees are automatically enrolled into the NHS (Scotland) Superannuation Scheme, but may opt out later should they choose. The pension scheme is provided by Scottish Public Pensions Agency. All benefits are explained on the SPPA website www.sppa.gov.uk

Employee contribution rates with effect from 1 April 2018 are as follows:

Annual Pensionable Pay Contribution (Full-time equivalent) Up to £16,928 5.2% £16,929 to £22,439 5.8% £22,440 to £27,910 7.3% £27,911 to £51,481 9.5% £51,482 to £73,498 12.7% £73,499 to £114,760 13.7% £114,761 and above 14.7%

Contributions are subject to tax relief and reduced National Insurance contributions. NHS Tayside also makes a substantial contribution towards scheme benefits – currently around 14% of basic pay.

PROFESSIONAL You must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a REGISTRATION licence to practice

You must also be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT or CESR(CP) at the date of interview for the post. Interview Date: 15 January 2020.

RELOCATION EXPENSES Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be discussed and agreed prior to appointment.

SMOKING POLICY NHS Tayside operates a No Smoking Policy and smoking is prohibited within NHS premises and grounds

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND This post requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) in respect of regulated work with protected adults and children

MEDICAL EXAMINATION All offers of appointment are subject to a satisfactory medical examination. Medical examinations are undertaken by Occupational Health (OH)

REFERENCES All offers of appointment are subject to receipt of three satisfactory references

THE IMMIGRATION, It is a criminal offence for an employer to employ anyone who does not ASYLUM and have permission to live or work in the United Kingdom NATIONALITY ACT 2006 Shortlisted applicants will be asked to produce specific original documentation when attending for interview e.g. passport or full birth certificate together with an official document giving the applicants’ permanent National Insurance number and name issued by a Government Agency or a previous employer, as well as clear photocopies of these documents

THE REHABILITATION OF The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 allows people who have been OFFENDERS ACT 1974 convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as (EXCLUSIONS and “spent” after the lapse of a period of years. However, due to the nature EXCEPTIONS) of work for which you are applying this post is exempt from the (SCOTLAND) AMENDMENT provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the ORDER 2015 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2015.

Therefore, applicants are required to disclose information about all unspent convictions and spent convictions for offences on the ‘always’ disclose list. Offences on the ‘always’ disclose list can be found at

https://www.mygov.scot/offences-always-disclosed/uksc-offences- always-disclosed-list-2015.pdf?inline=true

There is a separate ‘rules’ list for offences like fraud, theft or assault. If you have a spent conviction for an offence on the ‘rules’ list, Disclosure Scotland follow rules set out in law about the length of time they will disclose them. The rules are:

 Fifteen years, if you were 18 or over at the date of the conviction

 Seven and a half years, if you were under 18 at the date of the conviction

If Disclosure Scotland discloses a conviction on the ‘rules’ list, we will ask you about this also. Offences on the ‘rules’ list can be found at https://www.mygov.scot/offences-disclosed-rules/uksc- offences-disclosed-rules-list-2015.pdf?inline=true

Any information provided will be treated confidentially and only shared with those who need to know

Having a conviction will not automatically debar you from obtaining employment with NHS Tayside. Careful consideration will be given to the relevance of the offence to the particular post in question

If you are appointed and it is found you did not disclose previous conviction(s), disciplinary action up to and including dismissal may be taken

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence Organisation. Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.

FAIR PROCESSING NHS Tayside is under a duty to protect the public funds it NOTICE administers and to this end may use the information you provide in your application for the prevention and detection of fraud. It may also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes. Further information can be found at: http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/YourRights/NationalFraudInitiat ive/index.htm or contact [email protected]

Ninewells Hospital

Department of Medical Microbiology

Consultant Microbiologist with an Interest in Virology

This post is a full time post as a Consultant Medical Microbiologist with an interest in Virology, employed by NHS Tayside and based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, part-time working will be considered. The post holder will join a team of seven other Consultants responsible for providing Bacteriology/Virology and Infection Prevention and Control services. The post will have a significant Virology component and it will be expected that on the retiral of one of the current two Consultant Virologists the appointee will take on shared responsibility for the Virology service.

NHS Tayside provides comprehensive clinical services to a population of around 400,000. The major hospitals are Ninewells, and , with close links to the University of Dundee Medical School. The laboratory is situated in Ninewells and carries out over 325,000 investigations per year, including bacterial culture and serology, virus, TB and Gonococcal/Chlamydia PCR, viral serology, basic mycology and parasitology. The Siemens Centaur, Diasorin Liaison, Roche COBAS 4800 and ABI 7500 platforms are used in virology, while in bacteriology there is the Bruker MALDI-TOF, BacTAlert, Vitek 2 and Cepheid GeneXpert. The LIMS (LabCentre) is linked to electronic test requesting (ICE). The department is UKAS accredited.

You will be responsible for providing diagnostic and treatment advice across the health board area. The out-of-hours on-call rota is 1:5 and attracts an 8% availability supplement. There is regular liaison with a number of clinical areas, including ICU, surgical HDU and orthopaedics. The department has two specialist trainee posts and provides Core Infection Training. Ninewells hospital has a purpose-built Infectious Diseases unit and there are close links with ID.

The post will include some commitment to Infection Prevention and Control, with the breakdown of direct clinical care and supporting professional activities to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant. The department is well-staffed with Infection Control Nurses and there is also administrative support. ICNET is interfaced with the LIMS.

Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT or CESR (CP) at the time of interview for the post, interview date

Informal enquiries to: For any further details please contact Dr Will Olver, Clinical Lead for Medical Microbiology (e-mail address –[email protected]) or Dr Paul McIntyre, Lead for Virology (email address – [email protected]). Contact telephone number 01382 632855.

For further information on how to apply please visit www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk Applications in the form of a current CV, including the names and email addresses of 3 referees (1 being your most recent/current employer) should be submitted to [email protected] quoting Reference No “MSR.04a.19 Microbiology” in the subject box. You must also include with your CV the supplementary forms available in the information pack (please attach these forms as 1 document/attachment)

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: Friday 13 December 2019.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 15 January 2020.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CONSULTANT MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGIST with an Interest in VIROLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

NINEWELLS HOSPITAL, DUNDEE

NHS TAYSIDE

SINGLE DELIVERY UNIT

PATIENT ACCESS & ASSURANCE, DIAGNOSTICS GROUP

MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY CONSULTANT MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGIST With an Interest in VIROLOGY

Outline of the Post This post is a full time post as a Consultant Medical Microbiologist with an interest in Virology, employed by NHS Tayside and based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. The post holder will join a team of seven other Consultants responsible for providing Bacteriology/Virology and Infection Prevention and Control services. This new post will have a significant Virology component and it will be expected that on the retiral of one of the current two Consultant Virologists the appointee will take on shared responsibility for the Virology service (at which time the job plan will be reviewed).

The job plan will be offered as a 10 PA contract, with funding available for an EPA. The balance between direct clinical care and supporting professional activities will be discussed at interview, and agreed with the successful applicant, post appointment. Part-time working will be considered.

The on call commitment will be a 1 in 5 rota, attracting an 8% availability supplement.

Qualifications and experience Candidates for the post must be registered medical practitioners and on the Specialist Register of the GMC or be eligible to be on the specialist register within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC). It is expected that the appointee will hold the FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.

NHS Tayside (NHST) NHS Tayside is a single integrated healthcare system that provides a comprehensive range of hospital and community healthcare services for Tayside and North East Fife and South Grampian. Several acute services are provided on a wider Regional and National basis. Hospital services are provided from several locations within Tayside including Ninewells Hospital (711 beds), Perth Royal Infirmary (261 beds), (50 beds) and and School. Community based services are delivered through three Community Health Partnerships in Angus, Dundee and Perth & Kinross.

Services NHS Tayside provides acute services for a population of around 400,000 within a geographical area of approximately 3,175 square miles. NHS Tayside is a major health service provider and focus for medical, nursing and midwifery education. The University of Dundee is also an international centre for medical education and research.

NHS Tayside aims to provide a patient-focused service which treats patients by giving good access to treatments and facilities.

NHS Tayside has five major but interacting roles:

• as a Regional Centre for acute and high technology based hospital service for the east of Scotland and a Scottish National Service for some services. • as a Regional Trauma Centre • as a general hospital provider for the population of Tayside and North East Fife. • as a source of highly skilled medical staff, nurses and other professionals for the whole of Tayside Region and beyond. • as a resource for high quality Research and Development.

In common with Scotland’s other major cities, the close links between the University and NHST makes possible the attraction of world class staff and helps ensure that the latest technologies, techniques and treatments are available and are fully used. NHST currently employs around 14,500 staff. NHST Board comprises a Chairman and 21 Board Members. It is committed to public involvement and openness and holds its meetings in public.

Specialties General surgery Orthopaedics Ear, Nose and Throat Ophthalmology Urology Neurosurgery Plastic Surgery & Burns Paediatrics Accident & Emergency General Medical Haematology Neurology Dermatology Nephrology Respiratory Medicine Infectious Diseases Radiotherapy Obstetrics Gynaecology Oral Surgery Intensive Care Neonatal Intensive Care Coronary Care Cancer Centre

The University of Dundee -Academic facilities Undergraduate nursing, dental and medical schools exist in the University of Dundee. Key research interests within Ninewells include cancer and diabetes. There is a translational research facility, the Clinical Research Centre, on the Ninewells site. In addition, the Department has links to Microbiology research Departments on the main University campus and with St Andrews University.

The library and postgraduate facilities A well stocked library is available with access to medical databases. An active postgraduate education programme is in place.

Medical Microbiology The Department of Medical Microbiology based at Ninewells Teaching Hospital, Dundee provides a comprehensive diagnostic service for Dundee, Perth & Kinross, Angus and the surrounding areas including North Fife. Area services are provided for virology (including molecular methods), bacterial serology, mycology and other specialised techniques.

The Department carries out over 325,000 investigations (45% GP) including bacterial culture and serology, virus, TB and Gonococcal/Chlamydia PCR, viral serology, basic mycology and parasitology. Plans to introduce more molecular technology for bacterial detection are well advanced.

A 24 hour service is provided 365 days per year. An extended working day is in operation in Bacteriology from 08.00 to 21.00 Mon — Fri, for routine work at Ninewells with Sat (9am- 5pm) and Sun (morning) working. On-call operates out with these hours.

The Department is equipped with a wide range of automation in both Microbiology and Virology Sections. The department is fully computerised with LabCentre as the LIMS and ICE for Electronic test requesting and reporting. A Bruker MALDI-TOF has recently been acquired.

The Department has  ISO 15189 accreditation from UKAS, SU3 visit completed January 2019  accredited by the IBMS/HCPC for BMS training lab approval until 2020  Royal College of Pathologists for Core Infection and Microbiology training of junior medical staff. The Ninewells department was fully refurbished in 2004 with some additional upgrading in 2012.

The Microbiology Department operates the laboratory van service for uplift of specimens and delivery of mail and vaccines in the Dundee area. It acts as a source of expertise on control of infection, health and safety (with particular regard to microbiological hazards) and related topics. There is a considerable commitment to teaching across a diverse range of students and healthcare groups.

Office accommodation An office is available with a personal computer linked to the laboratory network and the internet. Minimal secretarial support is available for typing only.

Other information Research interests of diagnostic staff include Infection Prevention and Control, antibiotic resistance in Gram negative bacilli, hepatitis and antibiotic stewardship.

Medical / Clinical Scientist Staff Dr I Aggarwal, Consultant Microbiologist Dr AM Karcher Consultant Microbiologist Dr P G McIntyre, Consultant Virologist (Head of Virology) Dr W Olver, Consultant Microbiologist (Clinical Lead (Microbiology) and Head of Bacteriology) Dr B Parcell, Consultant Microbiologist Dr J Shone, Consultant Clinical Scientist Dr D Yirrell, Consultant Clinical Scientist ST posts x2.0

Biomedical Scientist Staff (BMS) Clinical Laboratory Manager x 1.0 WTE Scientific/Technical x 38.4 WTE Support staff x 10.5 WTE A&C staff x 4 WTE

Managerial accountability:

Associate Medical Director------Associate Director (Patient Access & Assurance) (Patient Access & Assurance care group)

Clinical Director ------Clinical Care Group Manager (Diagnostics) (Diagnostics)

Clinical Lead------Clinical Laboratory Manager (Microbiology) (Access)

Consultant BMS staff MLA staff

Medical Microbiology is a standalone service within the Diagnostics Clinical Care Group which includes the diagnostic laboratories, radiology and medical physics. The Diagnostics Group sits within Patient Access & Assurance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Diagnostic Services:  The appointee will be part of the clinical rota during which they will fully participate in the day-to-day running of the Medical Microbiology and Virology diagnostic laboratory service at a Consultant level, for consolidation and maintenance of existing services and for future development of the service. Working alongside other departmental Consultant staff, the appointee will be involved in routine supervision of diagnostic methods and will supervise and provide an integrated and adequately assured specimen examination, test selection, report authorisation and interpretative service for hospital and general practitioners of the type required to maintain laboratory accreditation and will supervise BMS staff in their routine laboratory work and the performance of the laboratory in external and internal quality control procedures.

The Consultant will support and promulgate safe working practices at all times. You will also participate in audit of laboratory usage in conjunction with other hospital departments and General Practitioners. As with other Consultants, the appointee will be encouraged to have or to develop a specialist interest and expertise in a particular field of Microbiology/Virology if so desired, and to provide a repository of knowledge and advice in relation to diagnosis of difficult or unusual cases or introduction of clinical and laboratory protocols within that particular area. You will also be expected to develop close and profitable working relationships within the Department and with other relevant clinical services and management structures.

You will undertake necessary administrative duties associated with the post and take an appropriate share in the running of the service, its management and development and of the Department as a whole.

Consultant staff are expected to contribute to, and develop:

 Departmental policy-making and strategic direction  Written, operational policies and procedures  Good internal and external quality assurance performance  Maintenance of current external accreditation to ISO 15189 with UKAS or other equivalent bodies in the future, look to support ISO 22870 POCT / NPT  Business and strategic planning for the service including assessment and introduction of new methods and technologies, staff development and succession arrangements and equipment replacement requirements.  Departmental Bacteriology Services, Virology Services and Laboratory Services Groups as appropriate.

Clinical Services and Liaison: You will maintain and develop the current provision of advisory services and direct input into individual patient care (e.g. with the clinical haematology, orthopaedics, renal, surgical HDU and ICU departments). There is also a close working relationship with the Departments of

Infectious Diseases and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Liaison will be undertaken in a timely manner with clinicians, hospital staff, departmental colleagues, Infection Control staff, General Practitioners and Public Health structures concerning the diagnosis and management of patients and in control and prevention of infections. This may include provision of telephone advice and commitment to ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings and other clinical or audit meetings including Antimicrobial Management Group meetings as necessary. Good communication skills including email and teleconference abilities are essential to the role. The Infection Prevention & Control team is led by a manager (post currently being advertised for/appointed) and there are 13.2 WTE IPCNs.

Teaching and training All Consultants can participate in the supervision and training of medical staff in Medical Microbiology and Virology and in teaching of undergraduate medical students, postgraduates and others, both locally and regionally. There are currently 2 RCPath accredited training posts in Medical Microbiology/Virology. The Department also participates in Core Infection Training (CIT).

Out of hours Consultants participate in the out of hour’s service and are expected to work in the laboratory on Saturdays and visit as necessary after hours. The on-call medic covers all of Tayside including Perth Royal Infirmary and Infection Prevention and Control. It is expected the appointee will participate in out of hour’s service at a frequency of 1:5.

Administrative Consultants will contribute to management within the NHST, via the Directorate structure and will act as custodian of data under the Data Protection Act, and custodian for stored samples. Service and administrative duties on various committees may be included such as the department meetings, Consultant Medical Staff meetings etc.

Clinical governance and audit Consultants are expected to participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit, and in the implementation of an on-going clinical audit programme within the department. Consultants are also expected to provide advice in development of guidelines, investigation protocols, and use of antimicrobials, appropriate to the clinical units served.

Research and development Research and development relevant to the Microbiology service, Directorate and NHST priorities is expected and supported, as is collaboration with clinical colleagues in approved research projects.

Professional Consultants will be expected to be registered for continuing professional development (CPD) with the Royal College of Pathologists, and to fulfil requirements for annual certification and for appropriate revalidation. Time for study leave and a study budget are granted in accordance with the consultant contract for Scotland.

Arrangements for annual and study leave The arrangements for covering the absence of the consultant during annual and study leave are that the consultants swap any on-call commitments and at least two Microbiologists are expected to be available in Tayside, unless previously agreed with the Clinical Lead. Locum cover is not provided.

Annual appraisal and Revalidation Consultants are expected to participate in NHST’s Consultant Annual Appraisal programme and will undergo revalidation in line with GMC recommendations.

Job Planning The process of developing and agreeing an initial job plan (and annually thereafter) will be undertaken with the Clinical Lead.

The post is full-time, incorporating 10 Programmed Activities (9 DCC + 1 SPA) but with funding approved for an EPA. Outline job plan commitments (anticipated division of diagnostic laboratory and infection prevention and control elements), to be agreed following appointment.

Detailed Job Planning construction will be undertaken within the mechanisms and operational guidance agreed between NHS Tayside and the BMA Local Negotiating Committee. Resolution of any disputes over Job Planning will take place locally in discussion with Clinical Lead and Clinical Director of Diagnostics, and thereafter, as necessary, with the Associate Medical Director, utilizing existing mechanisms within the Acute Services Human Resources structure.

An indicative weekly job plan would be (note that this job plan will be subject to review on successful appointment):

Day Time Site Work Category Hours Monday 9am-1pm NW Clin. diagnostic work Micro DCC 4 1pm-5pm NW Clin. diagnostic work Micro DCC 4 Tuesday 9am-1pm NW Clin. diagnostic work Micro DCC 4 1pm-5pm NW Clin. diagnostic work Micro DCC 4 Wednesday 9am-1pm NW SPA; including CPD, Job SPA 4 Plan & Appraisal 1pm-5pm - Thursday 9am-1pm NW Clin. diagnostic work Virol DCC 4 1pm-5pm NW Clin. diagnostic work Virol DCC 4 Friday 9am-1pm NW Clin. diagnostic work Virol DCC 4 1pm-5pm NW Clin. diagnostic work Virol DCC 4 Saturday (1:5) 9pm-5pm NW Clinical diagnostic work DCC 2.4

Sunday (1:5) 9pm-1pm NW Clinical diagnostic work DCC 1.2

Predictable (Saturday and Sunday 1:5 emergency on- as above) call work

Unpredictable 0.4 emergency on- call work

Total hours 40 Total PAs 10

DCC –Direct Clinical Care SPA –Supporting Professional Activities

Dundee and surrounding area: Dundee & Angus is a compact area on the north east coast of Scotland which offers the perfect combination of both city and country life. Enjoy the exciting pace of life in the city of Dundee and explore the charming towns and villages throughout Angus.

Dundee Known as ‘one city, many discoveries’, Dundee is Scotland’s fourth largest city and sits on the banks of the in the east of the country. This city has an industrial history stretching back over the years, and has been home to many inventors who have played an important role in many fields. Dundee has developed over the past years and now supports many up-and-coming industries such as life sciences, digital media and arts and culture. You can find out more about the history of the city by visiting attractions such as the V&A, RRS Discovery, Scotland’s Jute Museum at , and the McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum.

Follow the city’s scientific connections at and the D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum.

Celebrate the expanding arts and cultural scene in Dundee with trips to the Dundee Rep, and the .

Just outside of the east of the city lies the town of Broughty Ferry. Home to a beautiful award-winning beach, this town is perfect on a sunny day, as you can wander along the main High Street, pop into the shops and boutiques and enjoy a bite to eat in a friendly café or pub.

Angus This is a land where kings, adventurers and inventors have left their mark. Once the site of fierce battles between the Scots and English, today you can experience the tranquillity of the Angus Glens and explore the coastal jewels of Arbroath and the Royal Burgh of Montrose.

The countryside of Angus stretches out from the city of Dundee, right around the east coast and inland, to the soft peaks of the Angus Glens. The countryside areas are mostly agricultural, providing fertile land for food to be grown. Amongst these beautiful green fields are several towns and smaller villages, all well worth exploring to discover the relaxed pace of life and friendly locals.

Following the coast, you’ll come across the pretty coastal town of Monifieth, which is known for its golf courses, used as Open qualifying courses. Further east, you’ll find the well-known golf town of , home to one of the world’s most challenging courses. Right on the edge of the east coast is the port town of Arbroath, the largest in Angus with a history dating back to Pictish times. It was at Arbroath Abbey that the famous Declaration of Scottish independence was signed in 1320.

North up the coast from Arbroath is Auchmithie, the small village which brought the world the Arbroath Smokie. Further north, on the edge of Angus, is Montrose, which enjoys another spectacular setting overlooking the sea and the Montrose Basin.

East of Montrose is , another historic city which is known for its 11th century round tower. The town is home to the fantastic attraction of the Caledonian Railway Steam Trains. South east is the town of - find out more about the royal and religious history in the Meffan Museum & Art Gallery.

Further east is Kirriemuir, the birthplace of Peter Pan creator, JM Barrie, and the ‘gateway to the Angus Glens’. Nearby is the village of Glamis, home to the breathtaking Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the late Queen Mother.

The Angus Glens sit to the north west of this region and are five glens with 10 Munros. Explore miles and miles of twisting small roads and paths, perfect for walking, cycling and just enjoying the great outdoors.

ENQUIRY ARRANGEMENTS For any further details please contact Dr Will Olver, Clinical Lead for Medical Microbiology (e-mail address – [email protected]) or Dr Paul McIntyre, Head of Virology (email address – [email protected]) contact telephone number for both 01382 632559

Arrangements to visit the department can be made through telephone number 01382 632855

QUALIFICATIONS All candidates will require to be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT date at time of interview

See Selection Criteria for further details.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

General

Subject to the Board’s Terms and Conditions of Service, the post holder is required to:-

 observe the Board’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.

 follow the Standing Orders and Financial Instructions of the Board.

 comply with Health and Safety Policies, in particular in managing employees of the Board.

 follow the Board’s personnel policies and procedures.

 comply with all reporting requirements, systems and duties of action put in place by the Board to deliver research governance.

Conditions of Service

This appointment will be under the Terms and Conditions of the new Consultant Contract.

The post is non-resident, but temporary married or single accommodation can be made available.

The current salary for a whole-time Consultant is:-

£82,669 - £109,849 depending on seniority point

SELECTION CRITERIA

Appointment of -

CONSULTANT MICROBIOLOGIST

JOB METHOD OF ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE REQUIREMENT EVALUATION Qualifications  Hold a recognised medical degree  Membership of Application  Have fellowship of the RCPath (or Royal College form equivalent) Physicians.  Those trained in the UK should Interview have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Medical Microbiology or eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT/CESR(CP) at the time of interview for the post.

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