VACANCY BULLETIN 23 May 2008

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1 VACANCY BULLETIN 23 May 2008 Unless otherwise stated, all posts close 6th June 2008 TACKLING INEQUALITIES

2 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 Management, Administrative and Clerical Pages 1-6 Allied Health Professions Pages 7-9 Medical, Dental and Psychology Pages Nursing and Midwifery Pages Pharmacy Page 25 Scientific and Technical Professions Pages Estates, Porters, Domestics and Catering Page 28 Salary Banding Information Page 29 HOW TO APPLY To download a job pack and application form for any of our vacancies visit and follow the links OR your full address and job reference number to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net OR or call the recruitment line on For more information about working in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde visit our website For a list of all vacancies throughout NHS Scotland visit

3 Job Ref & 10701O/VB MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL Job Title Head of Finance, Capital and Planning Snr Mgr B 37.5 Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic finance professional to join us during a period of major capital investment in Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board. As part of its modernisation programme the Health Board has agreed to a major capital building programme of 2 billion over the next 10 years to modernise Glasgow's Acute Hospitals which includes two Ambulatory Care Hospitals at Stobhill and the Victoria Infirmary sites, and major investment on the Southern General site which comprises a new Adult Hospital, a new Children's Hospital, a laboratory block and new maternity development. To find out more about the modernisation program visit our website and follow the links. The successful candidate will be financial lead for all aspects of the capital programme and the related capital planning. Applicants must be professionally qualified accountants (CCAB) who can demonstrate significant proficiency and expertise, leading a small team within the Acute Planning Directorate, providing support across a complex organisational environment. They should be able to demonstrate a proven track record on reaching targets and achieving results with competence in the management of financial planning. The post requires an enthusiastic individual who is an effective communicator with in-depth analytical and financial modelling skills. For further information please call Helen Byrne on This post closes11/06/ C/VB Deputy Medical Records Manager Band Inverclyde Royal Hospital, PA16 0XN You will be responsible and acountable for managing the day to day operational Health Records Service on a complex multi specialty site ensuring a quality service to patients, medical staff and other service users. This post requires the development and maintenance of strong communication links at all levels of the organisation. Youi will be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of all Departmental policies and procedures. You will monitor key performance indicators for the service, comply with Health and Safety policies and provide high level management support and deputise for the Site Health Records Manager to ensure the smooth operations of the department. You will have extensive experience within a Health Records environment, demonstrating significant experience across a multi-sectional Health Records Service with relevant supervisory experience. Knowledge of current national guidelines and changing legislation is also required. For further information please call Jean MacNaughton on /VB Service Librarian Band Gartnavel Royal Hospital, G12 0XH The Maria Henderson Library is seeking to recruit a Service Librarian to lead in developing information services for mental health and learning disability service staff in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, including the management of sector libraries at mental health facilities. Main duties will include collection management, development of electronic library management systems, professional literature searching and updating, and some staff supervision and budgetary responsibility. Reporting to the Library Services Manager, you will work closely with other members of the library team and with colleagues throughout the library services of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. You should be educated to degree level with a postgraduate qualification in library and information science, or a related subject. You should also be Chartered or working towards Chartership. You will have significant professional experience of library and information work, preferably in a health library or similar environment, is preferred. For further information please call Catriona Denoon on O/VB Information Officer - Managed Clinical Networks - closing date 13 June 2008 Band Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF Please note this post is subject to Agenda for Change evaluation.this post offers an exciting opportunity for an individual to play a key role in the ongoing development of the West of Scotland Cancer Network and regional and national Cancer Managed Clinical Networks - MCNs -x13. As an integral member of the Health Information and Technology Support Team you will be involved in providing a range of information services, including development and revision of datasets and KPIs, Clinical Audit Data Collation, analysis and reporting. You will also lead on delegated projects and work closely with MCN Managers and Clinicians, supporting them to deliver tangible service improvements. This role will evolve as the full activities of the various disease-specific MCNs develop. You should be educated to degree level and have substantive experience in information management and the manipulation of large datasets. An understanding of cancer care and service provision is also desirable. For further information please call Shirley - Anne Savage on

4 MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL 10078/VB Assistant Librarian Band Gartnavel Royal Hospital, G12 0XH The Maria Henderson Library is seeking to recruit an Assistant Librarian to help with the development of the service. You will undertake a varied workload including professional literature searching and updating, enquiry work, providing training and support for library users, marketing and promotion, cataloguing and classifying stock to professional standards, and deputising for senior library staff. Reporting to the Library Services Manager, you will work closely with other members of the library team and with colleagues throughout the library services of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. You should be educated to degree level with a postgraduate qualification in library and information science, or a related subject. You should also be Chartered or working towards Chartership. Experience of working in a health library environment would be an advantage. For further information please call Catriona Denoon on C/VB Medical Secretary - Ophthalmology Band Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN You will be responsible for all secretarial and related work of Consultant(s) and their team and any additional administrative, teaching or committee work the Consultant(s) undertakes in addition to their formal role. A good standard of education is required together with accurate keyboard and audio skills. A knowledge of Medical Terminology and secretarial experience are also required. For further information please call Elaine Kelly on O/VB Personal Assistant - Therapy Centre Band Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF You will provide secretarial and office management support to Clinical Service Manager for Speech & Language Therapy and AHP Lead for Regional Services. You will coordinate venues and programmes for events and meetings and act as first point of contact for all incoming communictions to the services. An H.N.C. is the preferred qualification. However, candidates who possess an SVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification that gives some practical knowledge and experience, accompanied by secretarial experience and varied administrative work preferably within a medical setting. For further information please call Marie Owen on O/VB Medical Secretary - Dermatology Band Western Infirmary, G11 6NT You will provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to a Consultant or group of Consultants and associated clinical staff. You will have an HNC or SVQIII in Secretarial Studies or Business Administration or equivalent experience. You will be proficient in use of Software systems with advanced keyboard skills and medical terminology. Good organisational and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work under pressure. For further information please call Stewart Kyle on O/VB PA Team Secretary - Corporate Inequalities Team Band Dalian House, G3 8YZ As part of the Corporate Inequalities Team the postholder will be required to provide high quality, reliable secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Inequalities and Health Improvement and also provide some secretarial support to the Corporate Inequalities Team managers, working as part of a small administration team. The postholder will be required to have excellent organisation and communication skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, excellent IT skills, experience of minute taking and diary management. The post is offered on a part-time basis but the working pattern of the 22.5 hours is flexible and will be agreed by the postholder and the Head of Inequalities and Health Improvement. For further information please call Sue Laughlin on

5 MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL 10059/VB Health Promotion Assistant Band Cambuslang Clinic, G72 8JR You will provide an efficient and effective public health service to children and families with the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area. You will be required to contribute to the development and operational delivery of a wide range of health improvement & inequalities projects and programmes in line with the locality work plans and under the leadership of Health Improvement Team Leader. You will hold responsibility for the secretarial support provided to the health improvement team and provides a Personal Assistant role to the Health Improvement Team Leader and when required the Senior Health Promotion Officer. You should possess a formal administrative, secretarial qualification e.g. HNC,HND or equivalent experience and ideally possess a full clean driving licence. Have excellent computer skills are essential across a range of software packages including word processing and databases. Desk top publishing skills are preferred. For further information please call Lara Calder on /VB Medical Secretary Band Kershaw Unit, G12 0XH You will provide a full administrative and secretarial service to a Consultant Psychiatrist and senior medical team, including extracting, collating and summarising information from files or systems for the purposes of statistical reporting. Updating and maintaining IT Systems as required. Good oral and written communication skills. You will have relevant secretarial experience in similar environment or possess or working towards ECDL. For further information please call Mary Callaghan on /VB Medical Secretary Band Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF You will provide a full administrative and secretarial service to a Consultant Psychiatrist and senior medical team, including extracting, collating and summarising information from files or systems for the purposes of statistical reporting. Updating and maintaining IT Systems as required. Good oral and written communication skills. You will have relevant secretarial experience in similar environment or possess or working towards ECDL. For further information please call Mary Callaghan on C/VB Administrative and Clerical Officer Band Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN You will provide administrative and clerical support for the physiotherapy service. You will work in the physiotherapy reception area and deal with patient enquiries. You should have good communication skills, be computer literate and have relevant experience in customer service For further information please call Sarah Maguire on O/VB Heathcare Support Worker - Acute Medicine - 4 posts Band Western Infirmary, G11 6NT The Heatthcare Support Worker carries out direct patient care as well as an extended role with the support of competencies and supervised by a Registered Nurse within an extremely busy and acute environment. The successful individual should be organised and adaptable and ensure an effective and professional delivery of nursing care is provided to patients. No formal qualifications are required for this role. For further information please call Lesley McGovern on O/VB Support Secretary - Surgery Band 3 22 Western Infirmary, G11 6NT You will provide support to department secretaries with consultant workload. and will provide audio typing of clinic letters, operation notes etc. You should have good keyboard skills and knowledge of PAS systems is desirable. You will have an SVQ III in Secretarial or Business Administration or equivalent work based experience For further information please call Elaine Kelly on month contract 3

6 MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL 10075/VB Secretary, Receptionist Band Temporary Location, G41 1BS You will provide a full administrative and secretarial service to a multi-disciplinary Team, including management information systems and the co-ordination of clinical referral system. You will have excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload, audio & copy typing skills and have proficient IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft office packages. You will have relevant secretarial experience in similar position. For further information please call Mary Callaghan on O/VB Audio Typist - Health Records Band 2 20 Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, G12 0YN You will provide a comprehensive audio typing support to secretarial teams. You should have an HNC in Secretarial or Business Administration or equivalent work based experience as well as good keyboard skills. You should also have good communication and organisational skills with medical terminology. For further information please call Tanya McDonald on C/VB Clerical Officer Band Inverclyde Royal Hospital, PA16 0XN You will provide clerical support to wards and secretaries ensuring that all laboratory and xray reports, letters and all other relevant patient correspondence is filed on a daily basis to ensure quality patient care. The post can involve interaction with nursing staff, patients, carers and relatives. Medical Records experience is an advantage, but not essential. You should have good communication skills and be computer literate. A good standard of education is required. For further information please call Janette McLennan on C/VB Ward Clerical Officer Band 2 30 Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN You will provide clerical support to medical and nursing staff in a busy medical ward and maintain and update patient records. This post can involve interaction with nursing staff, patients, carers and relatives. You will be the first point of contact for visitors to ward and for enquiries by telephone, which should be handled through effective liaison with other members of ward team. You should have a good standard of education, basic keyboard skills, excellent communication and telephone manner. Knowledge of hospital environment desirable. For further information please call Anne Gallagher on C/VB Clerical Officer Band 2 30 Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN Mon- Fri 12pm - 6pm plus sat mornings on a rota basis (1 in 7) and sunday morning holiday-sickness cover. You will support the Biochemistry and Haematology laboratories by computerising multi-disciplinary patient request forms, distributing patient results to all Consultants, Wards, General Practitioners, answering telephone and filing. You will also distribute mail and patient sendaway samples. A good standard of education is required together with good keyboard skills and the ability to work as part of a team. For further information please call Alison Tudhope on C/VB Audio Typist Band Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN You will provide audio typing, clerical support and comprehensive cover during sickness and annual leave. A good standard of education is required together with accurate keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel. You will also have the ability to prioritise and work under pressure and have good communication skills. For further information please call Elaine Kelly on

7 MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL 10711S/VB Audio - Typist Assistant Band Royal Hospital for Sick Children, G3 8SJ As an employee of NHSGGC you will receive a minimum of 35 days paid annual leave including statutory days (pro rata for part time workers), the option to join our final salary pension scheme and staff benefits including discounted child care, access to bursary schemes for further education and travel loans for discounted SPT Zone Cards. You will carry out a range of duties to support the staff within the department(s) and be responsible for Volume Audio typing production of case notes. Excellent audio and Copy typing skills are essential. Medical Terminology would be an advantage. For further information please call Irene Buchanan on This post Closes 30/05/ S/VB Typist - Clerical Officer Band Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF You will provide an efficient audio-typing and clerical support service with the Radiology Department. You will audio-type examination reports with accuracy and efficiency to ensure turnaround targets are met. Advanced keyboard skills required. Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology preferred. For further information please call Dorothy Elliot on This post closes 30/05/ O/VB Theatre Clerk - Neurosurgical Theatres Band Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF Applications are invited for theatre clerk within the Theatre Department, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Southern General Hospital. Hospital experience and word processing skills would be advantageous. You should have word processing skills, be able to work as a member of the team and demonstrate excellent communication skills. No formal qualifications are required for this role. Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. For further information please call Marie Edwards on O/VB Theatre Clerk - Neurosurgical Theatres Band Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF Applications are invited for part time theatre clerk within the Theatre Department, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Southern General Hospital. Hospital experience and word processing skills would be advantageous. You should have word processing skills, be able to work as a member of the team and demonstrate excellent communication skills. No formal qualificatons are required for this role. Monday to Friday, 8am to 11:45am. For further information please call Marie Edwards on O/VB Ward Clerk Band Victoria Infirmary, G42 9TY The post holder will join the Medical Directorate Clerical Team and assist in providing vital administrative support to the Medical Wards including admitting and discharging patients on the hospital IT system and dealing with telephone enquiries. You should be well motivated and have well developed interpersonal skills as well as good IT and communication skills. Previous experience in administrative or clerical roles is desirable. For further information please call Mr C Gillespie on O/VB Clerical Officer - Renal Band 2 20 Western Infirmary, G11 6NT Working within the Renal department you will provide a general administration service for selected clinics. This will include the organisation of patient appointments, filing and printing blood forms. You will also take telephone calls and messages on behalf of the department. You should have good communication and office skills, with previous experience preferred. For further information please call Rosemary Tait on month contract 5

8 MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL 10052/VB Receptionist, Admin Assistant Band Larkfield Centre, G66 3UG You will be part of the Administrative & Clerical Team within the Mental Health Team, working directly with the multi disciplinary and or multi-agency team to support the service. You will be required to communicate with all users of the service. It is essential that the post holder has excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to a wide range of personalities. You will also be required to ensure that an effective and efficient communication service is delivered to all users of the service. This will include reception duties, data input, record management and general typing. You will be educated to O Grade English or equivalent experience and being proficient in use of Microsoft Office Software including Microsoft Outlook. You should also have experience of working in an administrative background. For further information please call Karen Gillespie on months contract 10056/VB Clerical Officer Band Gartnavel Royal Hospital, G12 0XH You will provide a comprehensive clerical and administrative support to medical records service users across the Mental Health Service, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. You must be proficient in the use of computer packages, conversant with office procedures and systems, have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. For further information please call Laura Gillespie on /VB Clerical Officer Band Stobhill Hospital, G21 3UZ You will provide a comprehensive clerical and administrative support to medical records service users across the Mental Health Service, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. You must be proficient in the use of computer packages, conversant with office procedures and systems,have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. For further information please call Avril Connell on

9 ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 10597C/VB Physiotherapy Team Leader Band 7 29 Inverclyde Royal Hospital, PA16 0XN You will team lead, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Physiotherapy Service offered to children and young people in the Inverclyde area. To provide highly specialised assessment, treatment and management of children with complex needs, including difficulties at home, nursery and special schools and in the Child Development Centre. You must have an undergraduate or post graduate degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent and be registered with a Health Professional Council and have relevant post graduate training in paediatrics. Car driver is essential. For further information please call Angela Woodcock on O/VB Physiotherapist - Clinical Specialist Band Stobhill Hospital, G21 3UW Management Service as well as other professional groups and GP referrals. The postholders' base will be within physiotherapy at Glasgow Royal Infirmary which is a large department with excellent facilities and strong professional support. It is expected that as part of a Glasgow wide team the postholder will carry out duties on other sites around the city as required. At present the Clyde area is not included in the service. Although the postholder is part of a multiprofessional pain team, the post requires well developed leadership, organisational and communication skills. The postholder will work alongside a lead clinical specialist to deliver the physiotherapy service which also includes the Pain Management programme and Spinal Cord Stimulator Service. There is great potential for developing the role and the service being provided alongside the lead clinical specialist. We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and dynamic team worker and clinical leader, with relevant specialist post-qualification experience, which must include experience and theoretical knowledge in the management of chronic pain. Musculoskeletal outpatient experience is also essential. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to supporting and encouraging the continuing professional development of its entire staff. For further information please call Mark Fargie on /VB Practice Development Physiotherapist Band Gartnavel Royal Hospital, G12 0XH A secondment opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist to lead and support new and innovative developments within physiotherapy services across Greater Glasgow and Clyde Community Health Care Partnerships. This is a strategic city wide role supporting practice development, research, audit and clinical effectiveness activities. You will possess a Physiotherapy degree or equivalent, with current HPC registration and be working at or towards master s level. You will have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate an innovative and positive approach to change. Experience of service developments is essential. For further information please call Karen Glass on This post closes 13/06/2008 Contract to May O/VB Disability Service Dietitian Band Clyde - Renfrewshire, The Clyde Physical Disability Rehabilitation Service provides a specialist community and inpatient health service across Clyde. The multi-disciplinary team provides co-ordinated assessment and treatment within a range of settings, including inpatients, outpatients, individual's own home, or other appropriate community or workplace setting, to maximise health gain and independence within an individuals own surroundings. You will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing high level of expertise to patients and colleagues in relation to dietetics. Post qualification experience in an Advanced Senior Dietetic post, including evidence of working with neurological disease and treatment, preferably in a rehabilitation service or practice is required. Although all applications are welcomed, applications from candidates who require a wok permit will be considered only if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for the post. For further information please call Jean Alexander on S/VB Specialist Radiographer Band 6 15 Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, G2 3JZ You will be a radiographer wishing to specialise in dental maxillary facial radiography and willing to teach dental students, postgraduates and other members of staff. Full training will be given. Minimum requirement of a Diploma of College of Radiographers with a Minimum 2 years qualified radiographic expertise. For further information please call Elizabeth Weldon on

10 Job Ref & 10630O/VB Job Title ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Burns & Plastics Band Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF You will work permanently within Burns and Plastics Unit and will undertake full responsibility for design and provision of highly specialist clinical care to a designated clinical specialty. You will personally undertake a caseload of highly complex patients incorporating patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge from care. Youwill lead a team of less experienced physiotherapists, assistants and students working in the clinical area and lead clinical audit within own speciality. You will have a degree or diploma leading to Physiotherapy HPC registration along with current HPC registration. You should have post graduate experience with experience working at a senior level within the designated areas For further information please call Jennifer Lang on C/VB Specialist Gastro Surgical Dietitian Band Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN This fixed term post offers an ideal secondment opportunity for a state registered dietitian with relevant clinical experience, excellent communication skills and relevant experience in gastroenterology and surgery to provide nutrition and dietetic services in the Royal Alexandra Hospital. As a valuable member of a multidisciplinary team you will provide an inpatient service to the Surgical and Gastro wards and an outpatients service to Gastro and Gluten Free clinics. Within this post there will be regular involvement in training and education to support healthcare staff delivering nutritional care, as well as training and mentoring of student dietitians. Previous experience working in the field of surgical and gastroenterology is essential. This post is fixed term for 9 months. For further information please call Lynn Yates on month contract 10605C/VB Radiographer x 2 Posts Band Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN One post is based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the other at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. You will gain experience in a wide range of routine and specialised MRI including abdominal, musculoskeletal, breast, neuro and vascular scanning. A flexible approach is essential as we currently operate an extended day and you may have to work across both sites if required. Previous MRI experience is not essential as training will be provided. For further information please call Kate Donald on This post closes 27/06/ O/VB Physiotherapist - Stroke Services Band Western Infirmary, G11 6NT This non rotational post will be primarily based within the Western Infirmary Acute Stroke Unit and support the Glasgow Wide Stroke Physiotherapy Service in its delivery of effective evidence-based interventions. There may also be an element of stroke and neuro outpatient caseload dependent on experience. Working in conjunction with other multidisciplinary team members you will assess and ensure effective early intervention for new admissions with Stroke, aiming to reduce dependency and complications, and promote independence towards a successful rehabilitation. During this period the MDT are commencing an important international and multi-site rehabilitation trial in intensive early therapy post stroke where you will be part of the team delivering the agreed intervention protocol. Post qualification NHS experience and HPC registration are essential for this role. Experience in stroke rehabilitation is highly desirable. For further information please call John Dennis on month contract 10049/VB Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner Band 6 15 Templeton Business Centre, G40 1DA Dietetics assessments are utilised within the team and outside agencies to identify the person s nutritional needs, and provides a baseline on which levels of support may be required or identified to maintain a level of independence in a vano-one applied, please clooseriety of living environments. The Dietician will be the prime source of nutritional advice to the multidisciplinary team in treatment of severe eating disorders, and other nutritional needs of adults within the services. You must have completed of Diploma or Degree in Dietetics and have significant post graduate experience. You must hold current valid registration with the Health Professions Council and be a member of British Dietetic Association with previous post registration experience of working with clients who have had an eating disorder. For further information please call Linda Coventry on

11 ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 10077/VB Occupational Therapist Band Kershaw Unit, G12 0XH Your responsibilities will include specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment which will include making recommendations to ensure safe and independent living. You will also be responsible for delivering a range of psychosocial interventions that assist people to develop skills that re establish roles and routines that prevent relapse. Your role will also include work that promotes change through social inclusion and focuses on vocational and occupational need. This post will give you the exciting opportunity of working with other professions in an integrated health and social care partnership and the scope to treat people within inpatient, partial hospital settigs. Community work will be required with specific patients and groups. Experience or an interest in developing groupwork would be desirable. For further information please call Maureen Sullivan on /VB Physiotherapist Band Townhead & Milngavie Clinics, G66 3BQ You will be a Physiotherapist with previous NHS experience required to take responsibility for a designated clinical caseload incorporating patient triage, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge from physiotherapy care. You will be educated with a Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy with current HPC registration and relevant experience in a range of clinical specialties. For further information please call Caroline Horn on O/VB Occupational Therapy Support Worker Band Lightburn Hospital, G32 6ND You will assist in the therapy for in -patients and day hospital patients within Lightburn Hospital under instruction from a qaulified Occupational Therpaist and will accompany OT staff on home visits with patients. You will check equipment ordered has been delivered & fitted and be able to deliver & fit equipment to assist discharge process. you will participate and be responsible for certain aspects of running the OT department as agreed by line manager. No formal qualifications are required for this role. For further information please call Christine Reid on

12 Job Ref & 10512O/VB MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGY Job Title Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry with a Role in Undergraduate Education CONS 40 Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, G2 3JZ You will be based at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School. This post offers opportunities for professional development and contact with both undergraduate students and training grade staff. There will be involvement in all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry carried out within the Oral Health Directorate. The post holder will have significant role in the delivery of undergraduate education. Participation in clinical governance, multidisciplinary clinics, audit and journal clubs will be expected. There will be a responsibility for departmental administration associated with the post. This varied activity will be reflected in an agreed job plan. Applicants must be on the specialist register and have the Inter-collegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview, or alternatively hold an NHS consultant appointment. Non EU applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. For further information please call Professor Richard Welbury on This post closes 20/06/ O/VB Staff Grade in Oncology Staff Grade 40 Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, G12 0YN The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre is the Non-Surgical Specialist Cancer Centre for the West of Scotland, serving a population of 2.6 million. Situated on the Gartnavel General Hospital site. It is a new, sate of the art, 118 million facility.we are looking to appoint a Staff Grade doctor who will have sessions within these new facilities in addition to participating in the work of our tumour site-specific teams. This diversity of role will create interesting opportunities for the successful applicant who may have or wish to develop special interests in the Clinical Management of Cancer. The centre also has a very active research programme and participation in this will be encouraged.the primary responsibilities of the post are for the care of inpatients/day patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The patients in your care will be under the management of a variety of Consultants; good communication skills are essential. The post holder will work closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Chemotherapy Nurses, Phlebotomists and Pharmacy staff to form an efficient team for the safe administration of chemotherapy. This team is based in a state of the art 5 day-chemotherapy Ward comprising 26 beds, and in the Macmillan Cancer Care day Case Chemotherapy Unit comprising 36 flexible Chemotherapy Stations. An electronic prescribing system is in place. The centre is supportive of personal and professional development of its staff, and encourages continued training and education in relevant fields. Experience in cancer care at Senior House Officer or higher grade is preferred.the successful candidate will be subject to the New Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors. For further information please call Professor Alan Rodger on This post closes 13/06/ O/VB Staff Grade in Sexual and Reproductive Health and GUM (3 Posts) Staff Grade 40 Sandyford Initiative, G3 7NB Applications are invited from enthusiastic doctors to develop skills and experience as a Staff Grade within the Sandyford Sexual Health Service based at The Sandyford Initiative Glasgow, Paisley or Inverclyde. Posts to commence in August These posts are initially for 6 months with possible extension to a year. This post would suit individuals contemplating a career in General Practice or Sexual/Reproductive Health. Candidates interested in a part time post (minimum of 5 sessions) would be considered. The Sandyford Initiative offers a comprehensive range of Sexual & Reproductive Health services, including Genitourinary Medicine, Sexual & Reproductive Health and Counselling. The service commitment and training opportunities would be tailored according to the successful applicants' core skills and development needs.it would be desirable for applicants to hold a current DFFP or equivalent or have had previous experience of working in the field of sexual health or general practice or other community based services.applicants must hold full registration with GMC and have a minimum of 3 years post registration experience.the successful candidate will be subject to the New Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors. For further information please call Dr Urszula Bankowska on This post Closes 30/05/

13 10756C/VB Staff Grade Doctor - Osteoporosis MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PSYCHOLGY Grade Staff Grade Hours Base 24 Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board is now extending the provision of its osteoporosis services to Clyde Division. Service developments will include Fracture Liaison Services, Direct Access DXA Services and Secondary Care DXA Services to be based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital and Royal Alexandra Hospital; these services are designed to optimise assessment for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures in patients who have presented with fractures, and also to achieve primary prevention of fractures in other high risk groups. These new services will be Consultant-supervised, but will be led by Osteoporosis Nurse Specialists (2 new posts) with clerical support (2 new posts). In addition, 1.6wte Radiographers will be appointed to run the DXA scanners at IRH & RAH. For further information please call Dr Lisa Hutton on month contract 10655O/VB Experienced Junior Doctor General Medicine and Gastroenterology Exp Jr Dr 40 Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF Candidates should ideally be in possession of the MRCP (UK) or equivalent and have appropriate experience in General Medicine. In addition experience of gastroenterology / endoscopy would be advantageous. The post will involve ward based day to day care of medical inpatients and include participation on a full shift medical receiving rota.this post is open primarily to applicants who do not require a work permit to take up employment in the UK. Any applications from applicants who do require a work permit will be considered only if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for the post. For further information please call Dr John Morris on month contract 10535O/VB Experienced Junior Doctor in Acute Neurology - 2 Posts Exp Jr Dr 40 Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF Two Experienced Junior Doctors in Neurology are sought to participate in providing in-patient ward care for neurology patients from 6th August 2008 for one year. Ideally with Junior Doctor experience in Medicine and or Neurology, you will join a team of 12 junior doctors in providing day-time and out-of-hours care, in an acute, multi-disciplinary setting. Doctors on this rota are supported by SpRs and consultants. You will be involved in assessing admissions, organising and collating test results and completing discharge summaries. You will have the opportunity to attend in-house meetings in Neuro-Radiology, Neurology, Neuro-Surgery, Neuro-Physiology. It is anticipated that interviews will take place mid-june. For further information please call Dr John Paul Leach on month contract 10438O/VB Experienced Junior Doctor in General Surgery Exp Jr Dr 40 Stobhill Hospital, G21 3UW One post available from August 2008 for a period of 12 months based at Stobhill Hospital. Opportunities will be afforded to the successful candidate. In line with European Working Time Regulations and the New Deal, we are committed to reducing Junior Doctors working hours; accordingly, the branding supplement associated with this rota may be subject to change. Informal enquiries to Mr DT Hansell or Mr AJ McMahon, Consultant Surgeons, Department of Surgery, Stobhill Hospital, telephone 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 work permit will be considered only if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for the post. For further information please call Mr D T Hansell on month contract 11

14 Job Ref & 10652O/VB MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGY Job Title Experienced Junior Doctor in General Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Exp Jr Dr 40 Stobhill Hospital, G21 3UW Candidates should ideally be in possession of the MRCP (UK) or equivalent and have appropriate experience in General Medicine. In addition experience of gastroenterology / endoscopy would be advantageous. The post will involve ward based day to day care of medical inpatients and include participation on a full shift medical receiving rota. This post is open primarily to applicants who do not require a work permit to take up employment in the UK. Any applications from applicants who do require a work permit will be considered only if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for the post. For further information please call Dr Aiden Cahill on month contract 10594S/VB Tutor DCP ( Hygienist/Therapist or Hygienist) Band Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, G2 3JZ The role of the Tutor is to educate Hygiene or Therapy students in the theoretical and clinical skills required to be competent enabling them to qualify into this profession and successfully pass the final examination set by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. You must be able to provide a supportive learning environment for students and be able to communicate well as part of a team. Good clinical and teaching skills are essential for this post. The minimum qualifications needed are either Diploma in Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy or Diploma in Dental Hygiene and a teaching qualification or equivalent. For further information please call Susan Winning on S/VB Dental Nurses Band Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, G2 3JZ You will work as part of a team within the Oral Health Directorate in providing an efficient, effective service to patients by generating a high standard of dental nursing assistance. The service provides comprehensive dental care and Oral Health Education to priority groups of patients, including those with Special Needs. Treatment is provided in fixed clinics, mobile units, schools & nurseries, care homes, hospitals, homeless units and domiciliary visits. Applicants should be qualified dental nurses with previous post-qualifying experience essential. For further information please call Catherine Brown on

15 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 10083/VB Nurse Consultant Band 8b c Balornock Road, Glasgow, As an expert practitioner, you will be expected to provide a strategic lead in developing practice within forensic settings on behalf of the forensic mental health services, across the West of Scotland. You will work collaboratively across boundries with partner providers of health and social care, to provide a seamless approach to patient care and treatment across the spectrum of Forensic Mental Health Services. You will take a lead role in maximising the contribution that nursing makes to compliment the development of strategies as determined by the West of Scotland Forensic Planning and Governance Group. For further information please call Barbara Wilson on O/VB Ward Manager - Mecdical -Ward 8C Band Gartnavel General Hospital, G12 0YN You will work within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group and will competently perform the necessary technical, invasive and physical aspects of care for this defined patient group. You will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards. You will be a first level registered nurse with post registration experience and appropriate post registration qualification. For further information please call Margaret Newton on O/VB Ward Managers 2 Posts- Critial Care Unit Band Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF There are two posts available one based at GRI and one based at Stobhill Hospital. You will work within the nursing and multiprofessional team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group. Competently perform the necessary technical, invasive, physical aspects of care for this defined patient group. You will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards. You will have the overall responsibility the setting, implementation and evaluation of standards of nursing practice. You will manage all staff within remitas well as providing clinical leadership to nursing staff. You should be a First Level Registered Nurse with relevant post registration experience. Although all applications are welcomed, applications from candidates who require a work permit will be considered only if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for the post. For further information please call Liz Thomson on S/VB Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Nurse Specialist Band Royal Hospital for Sick Children, G3 8SJ As a Registered Children's Nurse you should be able to demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and have established credible experience in Paediatric Respiratory nursing. It is desirable that you will have successfully undertaken an accredited respiratory course. You must also have experience in nursing children with cystic fibrosis and be fully competent in intravenous skills. Hours will be Monday to Friday but flexible to meet the service requirements. Car driver and clean drivers licence is essential. For further information please call Mary McAuley on This post Closes 13/06/ S/VB Paediatric Night Duty Clinical Co-Ordinator Band Royal Hospital for Sick Children, G3 8SJ A highly experienced clinical senior nurse with proven managerial and leadership skills is required to fill this position working night duty. Rotation to day dutyy required for training and development. Enhanced nursing skills are essential to support the development of Hospital at night. Intravenous skills essential. Candidates will also be expected to have clinical and managerial responsability for the management of the hospital out of hours. Hours of work will be 12 hour shifts on night duty and felxible day duty hours to cover training requirements. You must be educated to degree level and be willing to undertake further nurse prescribing and nurse practitioner training. For further information please call Mary McAuley on This post Closes 13/06/

16 Job Ref & 10566C/VB Job Title Drug Treatment and Testing Orders Charge Nurse NURSING AND MIDWIFERY Band Dumbarton Joint Hospital, G82 5JA The Drug Treatment and Testing Orders Team (DTTO) serves two local authorities, West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute. You will work as part of a multi agency team (health and social work). A range of interventions are provided to this client group who are referred for treatment by the courts, including substitute prescribing, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, harm reduction and health advice and support. A first level registered nurse is required together with relevant experience in an addiction setting. For further information please call Jane Burrows on O/VB Sister Charge Nurse - General Medicine - Ward 8B Band Gartnavel General Hospital, G12 0YN You will work within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group and competently perform the necessary technical, invasive and physical aspects of care for this defined patient group. Youj will act as deputy to the ward manager. You should be a first level registered nurse with post registration experience. Experience and appropriate post registration qualification experience in this specialty is essential. For further information please call Elizabeth McQuade on O/VB Heart Failure Clinical Nurse Specialist Band Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF The Heart Failure CNS works as an autonomous practitioner in managing patients with chronic heart failure. The main aims of the job are to: optimise evidence based pharmacological and non pharmacological treatments; provide education to patients and carers; reduce hospital readmissions; improve quality of life; facilitate palliative care; provide education to nursing colleagues and other professions, at both local and national level. You will have post registration experience, with ecent cardiology experience. Experience of autonomous working and excellent communication skills are essential. You should have proven ability working in multidisciplinary teams and a relevant post basic certificate and or degree with specific training in heart failure management. For further information please call John Carson on C/VB Liaison CPN Band Inverclyde Royal Hospital, PA16 0XN You will contribute to a Consultant led psychiatric liaison service. You will be responsible for the provision of mental health assessment to individuals referred by medical in-patient areas who may be experiencing mental health problems, and who may present a potential or actual risk to themselves or others. In addition, you will be responsible for liaising with obstetric services, assessment and follow up of individuals with or at risk of mental health during or following pregnancy, including professional supervision and delegation of case work to junior staff. You must be registered on part 1 of the NMC Register and have relevant experience. A driving licence is required. For further information please call Mary Lyle on month contract 10738S/VB Clinical Case Manager - Ward 2 and 3 Band Lightburn Hospital, G32 6ND The Rehabilitation and Assessment Directorate is an important part of the service provided by Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The case mix demonstrates and elderly population with complex needs requiring collaborative multi disciplinary working in order to deliver quality care while ensuring effective utilisation of the patient bed base. It is suggested that the coordination of the patient's management by key worker could improve the care process and to that end a Clinical Case Manager role was introduced. This individual operated primarily in Wards 2 and 3 at Lightburn Hospital. Due to the secondment of our present post holder, we are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to fill this role for an estimated 18 month period. The Clinical Case Management role offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner with excellent Clinical, Communication and Management skills to develop within the Nursing framework while remaining clinically focused. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a pro-active approach to evidence-based practice and Patient, Carer Involvement, and will also be expected to demonstrate good decision making and problem solving abilities. It is desirable that the successful applicant will have significant experience at E Grade and in Stroke, Elderly Care or Medicine and be working towards, or willing to undertake, a relevant degree or post-registration qualification. For further information please call Maureen Pearson on month contract 14