VACANCY BULLETIN 11th June 2010

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1 VACANCY BULLETIN 11th June 2010 Unless otherwise stated, all posts close 25th June 2010 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. To subscribe to the weekly bulletin simply send an to Management, Administrative and Clerical Pages 1-3 Allied Health Professions Pages 4-5 Medical, Dental and Psychology Pages 6-7 Nursing and Midwifery Pages 8-10 Pharmacy Page 11 Scientific And Technical Professions Page 12 Ardgowan Hospice Flyer Page 13 Salary Banding Information Page 14 HOW TO APPLY To download a job pack and application form for any of our vacancies visit and follow the links OR send the job ref, closing date and the address you want the job pack ed to: nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net For more information about working in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde visit our website For a list of all vacancies throughout NHS Scotland visit Dont know what job is right for you? Visit our Careers Website

3 MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL Job Ref & 21454G/VB Job Title Health Improvement Lead - Staff Health Action Plan Band Brand Street Resource Centre/Esteem Ser, G51 1DH As Health Improvement Lead (Workplace) at Health at Work, you will work across the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) area in response to the National Health Works Strategy. You will be responsible for coordinating a portfolio of health improvement and health inequalities work specifically focussed on the delivery of the NHS GGC-Glasgow City Council (GCC) Staff Health Action Plan. You should be educated to degree or equivalent level with a postgraduate qualification that demonstrates an understanding of health improvement, health promotion or public health. You will also have significant experience in public-health improvement and have relevant experience in a managerial position. You will have a wide range of experience and knowledge including project management, evidence based practice, strategic planning and partnership working. This would be an excellent secondment opportunity. For further information please call Lisa Buck on This will be a 10 Month contract 21508G/VB Electronic Health Record Data Quality Manager Band Westward House, PA3 2HJ You will implement data quality aspects of the electronic health record and clinical portal throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. You should be educated to degree level in computing or information management or have equivalent experience, with evidence of success in these areas. You must also have significant experience in Health Records as well as excellent communication skills to develop effective links with staff and other key stakeholders. For further information please call Mairi Dick on This will be a 2 year contract 21506G/VB Scottish Patient Safety Programme Coordinator Band Royal Hospital for Sick Children, G3 8SJ Patient safety is a key element of healthcare and is recognised as a major issue worldwide. The Scottish Patient Safety Alliance, launched in 2007, brings a national approach to patient safety within the NHS Scotland. A major part of this approach is the introduction of the Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP), a nationally sponsored change programme to deploy improvement methods aimed at making healthcare safer. This role is to support front line staff on wards across Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are part of the Scottish Patient Safety Programme. Front line staff will be initiating care bundles and systems and then measuring the effectiveness and reliability of these. You will provide the support in both the implementation and measurement of the intervention. You should be educated to degree standard or have equivalent experience and knowledge. You should have substantial experience of working within the NHS preferably in a clinical environment, with experience of handling people and teams. You will be based at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children but you will be required to travel to various locations across Greater Glasgow and Clyde so therefore a current driving licence is essential. These posts are fixed term until December 2011 and would be an excellent secondment opportunity. For further information please call Julie Mcqueen on G/VB Information Governance Assistant Band Western Infirmary Glasgow, G4 0SF You will be based within our Information Governance Department and will assist in the organisations implementation of, and compliance with, the requirements of the Data Protection Act, 1998 through staff training and the establishment and review of policies and procedures. You will provide guidance and advice to the organisation regarding the Data Protection Act 1998 and other relevant legislation and guidance, including the Caldicott guidelines. You will assist the Information Governance Manager in improving the attainment levels of the 52 standards contained within the Information Governance Toolkit for the organisation. You must be able to demonstrate expertise in data protection and confidentiality issues which is evidenced by a relevant qualification to at least Diploma level or equivalent substantial experience in this field. You will also be required to have effective communication skills, computer literacy and the ability to manage your own workload and use own initiative. For further information please call Isobel Brown on This will be a 2 year contract 1

4 Job Ref & 21447G/VB MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL Job Title Administration Manager - Long Term Conditions Band Victoria Infirmary, G42 9TY You will work with the clinical lead to support the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Long Term Condition programmes. You will be responsible for the collation and provision of accounting information and financial advice to the Lead. This post is required to provide cohesion and consistency across a diverse and complex team paying particular attention to HR policies and payroll procedures. You will be required to provide leadership and direction to support staff. You will also undertake a key role in supporting the delivery of programmes aimed at reducing health inequalities in vulnerable and ethnically diverse communities and have the ability to support design of bespoke databases for tracking of interventions in hard to reach patient groups. Applicants should have broad project and administrative experience within the NHS as well as strong communication skills and proven project management and leadership experience. This would be an excellent secondment opportunity. For further information please call Richard Lowrie on This will be a 12 month contract 21293G/VB Medical Secretary - Dermatology Band Western Infirmary Glasgow, G4 0SF You will be working within the Dermatology Department and will provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to a Consultant or group of Consultants and associated clinical staff. You should have an HNC or SVQIII in Secretarial Studies or Business Administration or equivalent experience and advanced keyboard skills as well as medical terminology and good organisational and communication skills. For further information please call Stewart Kyle on G/VB Medical Secretary - Neurosciences & OMFS Band Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF You will provide a comprehensive Medical Secretary and administrative service to Consultants and associated clinical staff for a busy service. You will act as a focal point for the provision of help and advice in relation to service enquiries and will co-ordinate patient's pathways. You should have an HNC or SVQ III or equivalent in Secretarial Studies or Business Administration and have relevant medical terminology or equivalent work based experience. You should have highly developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly and on you own initiative. For further information please call Stacey Murray on G/VB Palpitations Coordinator Band Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF You will manage, organise, prioritise and co-ordinate the day to day administrative and booking services for the Glasgow wide Palpitation Services ensuring that all patients are processed through the outpatient waiting lists and booking systems procedures, achieving the specific wait time guarantees. You should have knowledge of the Patient Administration System. You will be responsible for ensuring timely appointing of palpitations patients through the system, ensuring that appointments are booked within agreed timescales. You will also be required to provide regular reports on service and have frequent liaisons with hospitals and GP surgeries. You must have an SVQIII or equivalent in Health Care or relevant experience in an administration role within the NHS. You should also have excellent organisational and communication skills and be proficient in use of software systems, in particular Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook and have experience of working with the Patient Administration System. Knowledge of medical terminology and Cardiology wait time guarantees is desirable. You should also have knowledge of RACPC referral management. Working pattern to be agreed. For further information please call Kate Blacklock on G/VB Clerical Officer Band Gryffe Unit Ravenscraig Hospital, PA16 9HA You will provide a full administrative and secretarial service to the Alcohol Brief Intervention Nurse Service. You are required to support the delivery of care to those with an alcohol related problem and should be aware of the vulnerability of this client Group. The Alcohol Brief Intervention Liaison Service is key in delivering alcohol brief interventions to patients identified as hazardous/harmful drinkers as well as providing education and training to staff within Inverclyde's acute services as part of the Scottish Government's HEAT H4 target. You should be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast changing environment. You must have experience of office systems and basic administrative procedures including awareness of medical terminology. You should have significant IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft office packages, audio and copy typing and minute-note taking. NHS or Social Work experience is desirable. For further information please call Mandy Ferguson on This will be a 2 year contract 2

5 MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL Job Ref & Job Title 21527G/VB Clerical Officer Band Dykebar Hospital, PA2 7DE You will provide a full administrative and secretarial service to the Alcohol Brief Intervention Nurse Service. You are required to support the delivery of care to those with an alcohol related problem and should be aware of the vulnerability of this client Group. The Alcohol Brief Intervention Liaison Service is key in delivering alcohol brief interventions to patients identified as hazardousharmful drinkers as well as providing education and training to staff within Renfrewshire's acute services as part of the Scottish Government's HEAT H4 target. You should be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast changing environment. You must have experience of office systems and basic administrative procedures including awareness of medical terminology. You should have significant IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft office packages, audio and copy typing and minute-note taking. NHS or Social Work experience is desirable. For further information please call Mandy Ferguson on G/VB Clerical Officer - Health Records x2 posts Band Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, G2 3JZ You will support clinical care within the unit by providing a comprehensive, efficient and effective timely Health Records clerical and reception service to Clinicians, Patients, General Dental Practitioners and GPs. The post necessitates telephone, face to face, and written communication with users of the service. You should have a minimum of 4 Standard Grade or O grades, one of which must be in English, or equivalent. Keyboard skills and knowledge of using a PC are essential. Post 1 will be Monday to Wednesday to 5.00pm and post 2 will be Wednesday to Friday to 5.00pm. For further information please call Stella Williamson on This post closes on the 18/06/ G/VB Ward/Day Bed Unit Receptionist Band 2 15 Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, G12 0YN We have two part time positions available - one at 15 hours and one at 22.5 hours per week. The working pattern for the 22.5 hour post will be 8.30am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday. The working pattern for the 15 hour post will be Monday to Friday 9.00am to noon. You will provide a comprehensive and efficient ward administration service and act as a focal point for patients being admitted to the ward, ensuring all demographic information is kept up to date in the patient's records and on the patient administration system. The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre provides comprehensive cancer treatment and palliative care across West and Central Scotland. The post is extremely demanding and requires a high level of accuracy at all times. You will be required to work on your own using your initiative and adhering to Departmental and NHSGGC policies with support from the team leader. You will have a good general education including 4 Standard Grades or equivalent including English and have previous or recent health records experience. You should also have good communication skills, verbal and written and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. Awareness of Data Protection Act, Caldicott Guidelines and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act would also be advantageous. For further information on the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Care Centre please visit For further information please call Suzanne Ginley on This post closes on the 18/06/ B/VB Controller - NHS GG&C Out of Hours Service (Bank) Band Caledonia House, G51 4ED We are looking to recruit bank staff to work as and when required. Working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Out of Hours Service; you will control, liaise and facilitate communication between the GP Advisors, Home Visiting Doctors and other related staff. You will also be responsible for allocating the home visits and patient transport calls to the most appropriate Doctor taking into account the need of the patient, location and available medical staff. NHS experience is not required as training will be given. You should be educated to SVQIII level in Administration or equivalent or have relevant experience working in a similar environment and have a good geographical knowledge of the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area. You should also have excellent communication skills and be flexible as you will be required to work evenings, weekends and overnight. For further information please call Anne Paterson on This post closes on the 18/06/2010 3

6 ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Job Ref & Job Title 21472G/VB Planning Services Manager Band 8A 37.5 Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, G12 0YN Radiotherapy Physics has a vacancy for a Planning Services Manager within its Treatment Planning & Dosimetry section. The post is based at the new Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, offering state of the art radiotherapy equipment and services with eleven linear accelerators and a full range of supporting facilities, including IMRT, IGRT, Stereotaxy, CT and MRI Simulators, PET-CT, HDR and prostate seed brachytherapy services. The Planning Services Manager will lead and manage the overall team of nineteen Dosimetrists, which supports the comprehensive planning and brachytherapy service provided to this busy Centre. You will play a key and pivotal role in the provision and development of an effective service, with significant opportunities to drive the future direction of the Dosimetrist teams and extend its role with the introduction of new planning techniques and equipment in the Centre. You must be meticulous and have the capability and team working skills to succeed. A BSc in Therapeutic Radiography or a Degree in Medical Technology is required. An HNC/HND in Applied Physics or Electrical and Electronic Engineering will be accepted provided the knowledge, training and experience profile matches the specifications for this post, which also provides further details of the relevant practical planning experience and training required for the post. Registration on the Voluntary Register for Clinical Technologists or state registered by the Health Professions Council is desirable. Visits to the Department and to meet other staff are welcomed and encouraged. For further information please call Martin Glegg on This post closes on the 16/07/ G/VB Health Improvement Lead - Staff Health Action Plan Band Brand Street Resource Centre/Esteem Ser, G51 1DH As Health Improvement Lead (Workplace) at Health at Work, you will work across the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) area in response to the National Health Works Strategy. You will be responsible for coordinating a portfolio of health improvement and health inequalities work specifically focussed on the delivery of the NHS GGC-Glasgow City Council (GCC) Staff Health Action Plan. You should be educated to degree or equivalent level with a postgraduate qualification that demonstrates an understanding of health improvement, health promotion or public health. You will also have significant experience in public-health improvement and have relevant experience in a managerial position. You will have a wide range of experience and knowledge including project management, evidence based practice, strategic planning and partnership working. This would be an excellent secondment opportunity. For further information please call Lisa Buck on This will be a 10 Month contract 21479G/VB Occupational Therapist Band Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Pan Glasgow Rheumatology Team. You will be responsible for the delivery of services to Rheumatology out patients. You must be able to work independently with the ability to demonstrate initiative and self direction. Rheumatology experience is essential and while thermoplastic skills are desirable on site training in the area can be given if required. You should have substantial post qualification experience along with fieldwork or student supervisory experience. You will be computer literate and have evidence of experience of clinical effectiveness including audit, systematic reviews and research proposals. You should have a Degree, Diploma or MSc in Occupational Therapy along with current HPC registration. For further information please call Alison Leiper on G/VB Specialist Diabetes Dietitian Band Castlemilk Health Centre, G45 9AW This post is for approximately 6 months to cover maternity leave. You will provide a service to Nutrition and Dietetics in the South East Glasgow Community Health Care Partnership (CHCP). The main focus will be input to the Glasgow Diabetes Service covering clinics and patient group education. You should have a BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent along with current Health Professions Council registration. You should be a member of the British Dietetic Association, preferably a member of BDA Diabetes Management and Education Group. You should have relevant post qualification experience and should have completed or be working towards recognised post graduate qualification in an area of practice e.g. Advanced Diploma in Dietetic Practice, Diploma in Diabetes Care or other accredited study. For further information please call Elaine McKinlay on This will be a 6 month contract 4

7 ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Job Ref & Job Title 21452G/VB Dietitian - Rotational Band Inverclyde Royal Hospital, PA16 0XN We are looking for a Dietitian with some clinical experience. This post is part of four x9 month rotational posts covering critical care (intensive care & high dependency), surgery, renal haemodialysis, diabetes, stroke, mental health and elderly. You will be supported to develop your knowledge in these clinical areas and shadowing of Senior Dietitians working with various specialities will be encouraged. You will also have input to the department's Dietetic Student Training Programme. You should have a BSc Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent and have current registration with the HPC. For further information please call Lynn Pediani on G/VB Radiographer x2 posts Band Pan Glasgow You will justify and perform Radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic imaging service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians and other NHS referrers. You should have DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Imaging with current HPC registration. For further information please call Senga Rowan on G/VB Occupational Therapist Band The Charleston Centre, PA2 6LY You will contribute to the work of the joint comprehensive multi disciplinary community mental health team by providing group therapeutic interventions to support clients with community inclusion and to develop community capacity. You should have a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy along with current registration with the Health Professions Council. It is also desirable that you are a member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists. For further information please call Angela Moran on This will be a 9 month contract 5

8 MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGY Job Ref & Job Title 21297D/VB Consultant Cardiologist CONS 40 Inverclyde Royal Hospital, PA16 0XN The base site for this post will be Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock. Interventional cardiology services, including cardiac and thoracic services, have recently transferred and are fully operational within the West of Scotland Regional Heart and Lung Service based at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital (GJNH). Jointly, the well established medical cardiology services within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) and GJNH service provide a high quality clinical service in all areas of cardiology including full range of cardiac catheterisation procedures, brady and complex pacing device implantation, electrophysiology, general cardiology, heart failure and adult congenital heart. You will play a role in expanding and developing services - our intention is to create a single system for patients and staff across NHSGG&C and GJNH. In addition to providing a sub specialty interest which will be discussed at interview, you will be expected to take a share with the existing Consultant Physicians of the general medical workload in terms of out of hours cover. There is a substantial academic presence and very good links with Glasgow University in all areas of the services provided. A number of consultants have national and international reputations. Applicants should highlight in their submission their desired sub-specialty interest. Applicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practice and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Consideration will be given to applicants who are unable for personal reasons to work full time. For further information please call Rosemary Brogan on This post closes on the 09/07/ D/VB Consultant Psychiatrist CONS 40 Crown House, PA15 1NN This post will be based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital and the Inverclyde Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) at Crown House in Greenock. Inpatient services will be provided from Ravenscraig Hospital until refurbishment at Inverclyde Royal is completed in October This post comprises of 10 sessions in total. On call is shared with other consultant psychiatrists on a 1:7.5 rota. You will be supported by appropriate medical secretary time, and by junior doctor input for inpatient sessions. Responsibilities will be shared between a total of 5 general adult psychiatrists in Inverclyde, and you would be expected to work closely with colleagues to provide a full range of services to inpatients and outpatients. The successful candidate would be encouraged to take the opportunities available for further education and continuing professional development. There are active education and audit programmes within the service. Applicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practice, and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. For further information please call Dr Michael Smith on This post closes on the 09/07/ D/VB Consultant Anaesthetist CONS 40 Gartnavel General Hospital, Applications are invited for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our team at Gartnavel General Hospital and Western Infirmary, part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The post will be based at Gartnavel General Hospital but the successful candidate will also be expected to work in the Western Infirmary. This is a replacement post but will also support centralisation of Glasgow vascular surgery in the Western Infirmary. The Theatre and Anaesthetics Service at the base hospital has a complement of more than 30. Applicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practice, the FRCA (or equivalent) and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. The post is offered on a 10 PA basis although 1 EPA may be available. For further information please call Dr Colin Runcie on This post closes on the 09/07/2010 6

9 MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGY Job Ref & Job Title Grade 21433D/VB Clinical Fellow Renal Services Clinical Fellow Hours Base 40 Glasgow Royal Infirmary/Western Infirmar, G4 OSF This post is available from May 2010 for 6 months. The Division provides Renal Services for Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Forth Valley Health Boards and Renal Transplant Services for the West of Scotland. Inpatient services are currently located at Glasgow Royal and Western Infirmaries but will be relocating to a combined service on the Western infirmary late Outpatient Clinics are provided at the New Stobhill Hospital, New Victoria Hospital, Inverclyde Royal, Vale of Leven Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital plus Stirling and Falkirk as part of Forth Valley Health Board. To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a licence to practice. This post may be eligible for Tier 2 General Sponsorship if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for the post. For further information please call Ellon McGregor on This will be a 6 month contract 21499G/VB Clinical Psychologist - Pain Service x2 posts Band Stobhill Hospital, G21 3UW We have two part time posts available one will be based at Templeton Business Centre and the other will be based at Stobhill Hospital. You will provide a qualified clinical psychology service to patients in the Pain Service in North Glasgow as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will work autonomously within professional guidelines, providing highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy. You will also offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non psychologist colleagues and to other, non professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. You will implement service development activities and will participate in the development of the Pain Service with the support of the Consultant Clinical Psychologist. You will utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the Pain Service. You should have Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have Eligibility for Chartered status within the BPS. You should also have Registration with the Health Professions Council. For further information please call Lyndia Green on G/VB Psychology Assistant Band Compass, Hydepark Business Centre, Glas, G21 4SF You will support and enhance the professional psychological care of asylum seeking and refugee clients in Glasgow, across all sectors of care; including statutory and voluntary agencies. You will provide psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. You will assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics and other information, development of audit and or research projects, teaching and project work. You must have a Psychology degree that is first class or upper second class, or equivalent, and a theoretical framework in psychology. You must have a good understanding of methodology and statistics and sufficient IT skills of word processing, databases and statistical software packages. You must have experience in paid or voluntary work where relating to other people is a central part of the job. For further information please call Dr Anne Douglas on This will be a 6 month contract initially (may be extended) 7

10 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY Job Ref & Job Title 21500N/VB Rheumatology Nurse Specialist - RAH and VOL Grade Hours Base Band Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN/Vale of Leven Hospital, G83 0UA Due to the expansion of the current Rheumatology service in Clyde, we are looking for a registered general nurse to join our existing Rheumatology nursing team to provide nursing leadership and support to this service development. We are looking for a forward thinking nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously. You will coordinate care and treatment of patients with Rheumatic conditions across both Royal Alexandra Hospital and Vale of Leven Hospital, working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will be a First Level NMC Registered nurse with evidence of continuing professional development. Previous experience of working within Rheumatology would be desirable but is not essential. Your shift pattern will be Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. For further information please call Ellen Forde on N/VB Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner Band Templeton Busi Centre(East Glas CHCP), G40 1DA This post is based in Templeton Business Centre and various inpatient and community settings. The Greater Glasgow and Clyde Eating Disorder Service was launched at the beginning of 2008 in response to increasing awareness of the need for an approach that meets the complex needs of adults with moderate to severe eating disorders. It is a multidisciplinary psychological service consisting of practitioners from nursing, dietetics, occupational therapy and clinical psychology. The service looks after the needs of individuals across their pathway of care both in the hospital and community. A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Eating Disorder Practitioner who has experience in working with individuals with an eating disorder. You will be a First Level Registered Mental Health Nurse and hold valid NMC registration. The appointment will require travel through Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Your shift pattern will be variable. For further information please call Linda Coventry on N/VB Staff Nurse-Operating Department Practitioner Band Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF The purpose of the department is to provide a safe and supportive environment for patients undergoing elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures. You will be a First Level Registered Nurse trained in general nursing or adult nursing (Project 2000) of the NMC register or an Operating Department Practitioner registered with the Health Professional Council. You will be expected to participate in Regional Services on call rotas for the Theatre Department. Competency based education programmes are available for the acquisition of peri-operative skills and an Education Charge Nurse/Sister is available for the provision of education support. Your shift pattern will be 3 x 9.5hr + 1 x 9 hr shift (4 working days) - rotational. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. For further information please call Marie Edwards on N/VB Staff Nurse-Operating Department Practitioner Band Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF The purpose of the department is to provide a safe and supportive environment for patients undergoing elective and emergency ENT procedures. You will be a First Level Registered Nurse trained in general nursing or adult nursing (Project 2000) of the NMC register or an Operating Department Practitioner registered with the Health Professional Council. You will be expected to participate in Regional Services on call rotas for the Theatre Department. Competency based education programmes are available for the acquisition of peri-operative skills and an Education Charge Nurse/ Sister is available for the provision of education support. Your shift pattern will be 3 x 9.5 hr + 1 x 9 hr shift (4 working days) - rotational. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. For further information please call Marie Edwards on

11 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY Job Ref & Job Title 21487N/VB Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Band 5 23 Royal Alexandra Hospital, PA2 9PN Working in a 7 bedded general adult Intensive Care Unit, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for critically ill patients, under supervision from senior staff. You will be a Registered Nurse with significant experience in an acute area. You will be flexible, reliable and will have excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to work as part of a team. Working pattern is 12.5 hour day and night rotation. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. For further information please call Yvonne Dolan on N/VB Staff Nurse-Support Nurse (DN) Band Cardonald Medical Centre, G52 3SS Working with the District Nursing Team, you will be responsible and accountable for assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care as directed by the district nursing sister-charge nurse. You will be a First Level Registered Nurse with experience in primary care-community setting and good communication skills. You should demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and have the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. A full driving licence is required. Your shift pattern will be flexible to meet the needs of the service, over 4 days and 1 Sat-Sun every 4 weeks. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. For further information please call Margaret Jackson on N/VB Nurse - Edenhall Ward, Spinal Injuries Unit Band Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of acute care of spinal cord injured patients. You will be a First Level nurse trained in general nursing, or adult nursing (Project 2000). Experience in high dependency care is desirable. Your shift pattern will be rotational. For further information please call Michele Paterson on N/VB Nurse - Spinal Injuries Unit, Philipshill Ward Band Southern General Hospital, G51 4TF You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of rehabilitation to spinal cord injured patients. You will be a First Level Nurse trained in general nursing or adult nursing (Project 2000) on the NMC Register. No previous spinal experience necessary. Your shift pattern will be rotational. For further information please call Michele Paterson on N/VB Staff Nurse - RMN x3 posts Band Vale of Leven General Hospital, G83 0UA An opportunity has arisen for 3 Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our well established nursing team in Christie Ward. These posts are on a fixed term basis, initially for 6 months. Christie Ward is a 14 bedded acute mental health unit based within the Vale of Leven Hospital. You will carry out all relevant duties in relation to nursing care and will regularly take responsibility of the clinical area or equivalent sphere of nursing in the absence of the Manager or Deputy Manager. A First Level Registered Mental Health Nurse is essential. Experience of working in this speciality is desirable although not essential. Informal visits are welcome. Your shift pattern will be hour shifts - day-night rotation. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's pre employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to start date. You should therefore note candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of current NMC registration, in line with projected start date for this post, may not be shortlisted for interview. For further information please call Paul McLeod on This will be a 6 month contract 9

12 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY Job Ref & 21486N/VB Job Title Breast Feeding Supporter x3 posts Band Various Locations 3 posts are available - 1 x 30hrs and 2 x 15hrs. West Dunbartonshire Community Health Partnership (WDCHP) has funded 3 posts for breast feeding support workers, working closely with midwives and health visitors in a variety of settings and in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Infant Feeding Strategy. You will contribute to improving breastfeeding rates in WDCHP through initiation, maintenance and support of breastfeeding as directed through a structured care plan. Essential skills for this post include experience of breastfeeding in either a formal or informal setting or environment, although further training will be provided. Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work without supervision are essential. A full driving licence is desirable. A secondment opportunity will be considered. Your shift pattern will be negotiable, and some flexibility is required. For further information please call Lindsay Canty on This will be a 12 month contract 21504N/VB Ventilation Support Worker x6 posts Band Royal Hospital for Sick Children, G3 8SJ Full and part time shifts are available (37.5 hours or 30 hours per week). The Ventilation Service works directly with families of children with complex health needs, including ventilation, allowing the child to be cared for in their own homes. The childs needs can vary from needing their breathing observed when connected to a ventilator only when asleep to more complex work including feeding via a tube, help with toileting, help with moving and being fully dependent on a ventilator 24 hours per day. The service covers a wide geographical area across Glasgow, Argyll and Clyde, North Ayrshire and Lanarkshire and you will be expected to work across the entire service area. Following a comprehensive period of training, you will be allocated to look after a child and will work in a stand alone role (telephone and emergency nursing and medical support is always available) providing support and health care to the child. You will be a part of the wider support team including Health Visitors and other Health Care Professionals. There is a high level of night work in these posts but you will work no more than 4 nights per week and will, dependent on the needs of your allocated child, rotate on to a mix of day and night shifts. As a permanent employee of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde you will receive a minimum of 35 days paid annual leave including statutory days (pro rata), the option to join the NHS pension scheme and a range of other benefits and discounts. Visit and to find out more. This can be an emotionally challenging but ultimately rewarding role that requires both the ability to empathise with the child and their family whilst maintaining your professional detachment. You will need excellent communication and diplomatic skills and demonstrate the ability to work alone while maintaining links and relationships with the larger Ventilation Service team. No care experience is required but flexibility is essential as the shift pattern is designed around the needs of the child. A driving licence and access to a car is essential and we offer a mileage allowance to cover expenses. For further information please call Claire Goodfellow on N/VB Healthcare Support Worker - Out Patient Department Band Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, G12 0YN The post is mainly in the Outpatient Department which cares for patients from diagnosis of cancer, through treatment to follow up. It is a very busy department and as such you must have good verbal and written communication skills and good literacy and numeracy skills. A good standard of education is essential. An SVQ Qualification together with previous NHS experience or previous healthcare experience in a ward environment is desirable although training is provided, including phlebotomy. Your shift pattern will be Monday to Friday, day shift into early evening. For more information about the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Care Centre please visit For further information please call Valerie Miller on

13 Job Ref & 21448G/VB Job Title Pharmacist - Long Term Conditions PHARMACY Band 8A 22.5 Victoria Infirmary, G42 9TY We are looking for an advanced pharmacist with excellent people skills including the ability to identify and meet the training needs of peers. The ability and drive to provide leadership and support including setting of aims and objectives for a designated Long Term Conditions team are essential, with experience in line management desirable. You will report to the Lead Pharmacist Long Term Conditions. You should have a Masters Degree in Pharmacy and Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent qualification or experience, and hold Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (Professional Registration Body). You should have significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy along with demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy practice. For further information please call Richard Lowrie on This will be a 12 month contract 21465G/VB Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Band 8A 37.5 Gartnavel General Hospital,G12 0YN/Glasgow Royal Infirmary G4 0SF This post would be an excellent secondment opportunity for a pharmacist who is looking for experience at band 8A level. We are looking for a pharmacist to work as part of a team of pharmacy staff looking after patients with HIV and HCV. The post is to cover maternity leave for a period of nine months and is based at Gartnavel General Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary. In Gartnavel we have a team of 3 highly motivated and respected HIV pharmacists dealing with the pharmaceutical care issues of out patient HIV patients. The team also consists of 3 supportive and efficient clinical technicians and a pharmacy assistant. You will be expected to liaise with ID, Gastroenterology and GUM consultants and specialist nurses regarding the pharmaceutical care of HIV and HCV patients. A Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent is essential. You should also have a Post graduate diploma/ MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent qualification/experience and Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (Professional Registration body), along with significant post registration experience. For further information please call Ysobel Gourlay on

14 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL PROFESSIONS Job Ref & Job Title 21489G/VB Principal Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine Band 8A 37.5 Glasgow Royal Infirmary, G4 0SF Applications are invited for a Clinical Scientist to provide this key role in the provision of a comprehensive nuclear medicine and bone densitometry service for the North East Sector at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Stobhill Hospital. You will become part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a wide ranging nuclear medicine service. The sector has 4 gamma cameras including two SPECT-CT double headed gamma cameras, cell labelling facilities, non-imaging equipment and a Hologics DEXA scanner. The work load is large and varied and includes imaging, nonimaging and therapeutic administrations of radioisotopes and a large DEXA workload including fracture liaison and direct access service. The Stobhill unit has recently moved to a purpose built facility within the Ambulatory Care Hospital. You will have an excellent opportunity to work with an enthusiastic clinical, scientific, nursing and medical team. Glasgow is a vibrant city which has undergone considerable regeneration in the last 20 years. The city has a wealth of cultural experience on offer, including many famous art galleries and museums. Glasgow is the home of Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, as well as several internationally renowned orchestras. The city is within 30 minutes of the beautiful Loch Lomond area and an easy drive to several ski areas, and is a perfect base for those interested in outdoor pursuits such as climbing, walking and mountain biking. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of significant experience in nuclear medicine or imaging. You must be a state registered clinical scientist (Physics) on the register of the Health Professions Council. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate the experience necessary to act as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine. Membership of IPEM, at least at corporate level, is expected and you must have a full UK Driving Licence. For further information please call Alison Bolster on This post closes on the 02/07/2010 This will be a 12 month contract 21472G/VB Planning Services Manager Band 8A 37.5 Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, G12 0YN Radiotherapy Physics has a vacancy for a Planning Services Manager within its Treatment Planning & Dosimetry section. The post is based at the new Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, offering state of the art radiotherapy equipment and services with eleven linear accelerators and a full range of supporting facilities, including IMRT, IGRT, Stereotaxy, CT and MRI Simulators, PET-CT, HDR and prostate seed brachytherapy services. The Planning Services Manager will lead and manage the overall team of nineteen Dosimetrists, which supports the comprehensive planning and brachytherapy service provided to this busy Centre. You will play a key and pivotal role in the provision and development of an effective service, with significant opportunities to drive the future direction of the Dosimetrist teams and extend its role with the introduction of new planning techniques and equipment in the Centre. You must be meticulous and have the capability and team working skills to succeed. A BSc in Therapeutic Radiography or a Degree in Medical Technology is required. An HNC/HND in Applied Physics or Electrical and Electronic Engineering will be accepted provided the knowledge, training and experience profile matches the specifications for this post, which also provides further details of the relevant practical planning experience and training required for the post. Registration on the Voluntary Register for Clinical Technologists or state registered by the Health Professions Council is desirable. Visits to the Department and to meet other staff are welcomed and encouraged. For further information please call Martin Glegg on This post closes on the 16/07/

15 Specialty Doctor Ardgowan Hospice, Greenock Specialty Doctor Salary scale Substantive part time Contract 2 sessions (plus 1 in 5 on call) Ardgowan Hospice is looking for a motivated individual with a real interest in palliative care to join our dedicated multi-professional team. We provide a comprehensive range of specialist palliative care services to Inverclyde including an 8 bed Inpatient Unit, Day Hospice, Outpatient Clinic, together with Community, Information and Support and Hospital Palliative Care Teams. This post is based mainly in the Inpatient Unit but opportunities will exist to develop the role, including working in different settings and involvement in clinical governance activities such as audit. Supervision and support will be provided by the 2 part time Consultants. You will be expected to participate in an out of hours rota currently provided by 2 other staff grades and 2 GPs. To apply for this vacancy please contact: Liz Irvine Clinical Services Support Manager Ardgowan Hospice 12 Nelson Street, Greenock, PA15 1TS liz.irvine@ardhosp.co.uk Tel: Ext 231 Fax: For additional information, informal enquiries and visits please contact Dr Rachel Thorp (Mon, Wed, Fri) or Dr Sandra McConnell (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Tel: Closing Date: 25th June