Clinical Development Fellowships

(CDFs) in Haematology

Applicant Information

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Contents
Copy of Advertisement Page 3

Introduction Page 5

The Forth Valley Area Page 6

Job Description Page 8

Contractual Details Page 13

General Employment Information Page 15

Selection Criteria Page 18

Application Process Page 21

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Clinical Development Fellowship (CDFs) – Haematology

Full time (40 hours per week)

For a period of 12 months (fixed term)

Salary Scale - £36,472 - £57,349 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley
in the heart of Scotland.

Applications are invited from trainee doctors having recently completed or about to finish
either UK Foundation Programmes or Internal Medical Training to apply for the position
of Clinical Development Fellow (CDF) in Haematology.

These exciting posts offer 12 months working in the Haematology Department at Forth
Valley Royal Hospital. In addition, CDFs will have protected 6 hours per week of
development time and 2 hours of in-house training. The clinical component will comprise
inpatient assessment, haemato-oncology treatment clinics, general haematology clinics
and liaison haematology. There will also be an introduction to laboratory haematology.
There may be an opportunity to gain additional experience in another speciality of
choice on negotiation with base team and destination team.

The appointment will be on a full-time, fixed term basis and remuneration will be
determined by the pay and conditions of hospital medical and dental staff (NHS Circular:
PCS (DD) 2022/02).

The successful applicant will be part of the Haematology team. The department
currently includes 6 consultant haematologists: Dr Roddy Neilson, Dr Rachel Boulton-
Jones, Dr Katrina Farrell, Dr Hugh Edwards, Dr Katharine Hanlon and Dr Robbie McNeil
in addition to a haematology registrar, 2 Haematology CNSs and 2 Haematology ANPs.
Dr Emma Stewart and Dr Katy Parsons start as consultants in Autumn 2023.

Potential projects for a successful applicant within the department could include quality
improvement projects on outpatient clinic structures or audits on chemotherapy
governance compliance. There would be opportunity to get involved in undergraduate

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and post-graduate haematology teaching as well as the department is due to start an
Undergraduate SSC module in Haematology for University of Glasgow students.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department and meet key staff. Informal enquiries
should be directed by telephone to Dr Rachel Boulton-Jones Rachel.boulton-
jones@nhs.scot or Dr Robbie McNeil robbie.mcneil2@nhs.scot both at 01324 567084.

To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train
website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise.

Closing date: 23rd March 2023

Interview date: To be determined

Please quote reference number 141510 on all correspondence

NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.

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Introduction to NHS Forth Valley
NHS Forth Valley is one of 14 regional health boards in Scotland and serves a
population of nearly 310,000 in a diverse geographical area which covers the heart of
Scotland and covers three council areas, Clackmannanshire, Stirling and Falkirk.

NHS Forth Valley has an annual budget of approximately £570 million and is the
largest employer in the area, with approximately 8000 staff from a wide range of
professional and support occupations. Acute Services are based in our modern,
purpose built 860 bedded, Forth Valley Royal Hospital, which opened in 2011 and
provides inpatient and outpatient services. It is supported by a network of four
community hospitals, 56 health centres, day centres providing care and support for
patients with mental illness and learning disabilities and a wide range of community
based services.

We are home to the Scottish Centre for Clinical Simulation and Human Factors, one of
the most advanced training facilities of its kind where medical staff are able to hone their
skills using computerised mannequins. In addition, NHS Forth Valley has been named in
a survey of trainee doctors as one of the top places to be in the UK for medical
education and training.

There are two Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCP) which cover the Forth
Valley area – one for Clackmannanshire and Stirling and one for Falkirk.

Further information is available at

www.nhsforthvalley.com

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The Forth Valley Area

Forth Valley, in the heart of Scotland, is an exciting place to live and work.
Transport links are second to none with excellent motorway and rail links and
two international airports nearby, Edinburgh and Glasgow. House hunters in
the Forth Valley area are spoiled for choice. On offer are a large array of
established and new properties in a variety of attractive settings.
Education in the area is first class, with excellent provision of pre-school,
primary and secondary education. State schools in the area have strong reputations
and there is also easy access to the area’s private schools in Dollar and Crieff. On the
further education front, Stirling boasts an excellent University and access to the
University cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh is easy. There are also further education
Colleges in Falkirk, Stirling and Alloa.

Stirling Area
A wee city with a big history, Stirling punches well above its weight for historic
attractions and spectacular scenery, not to mention shopping, places to eat and exciting
events. Visit Stirling and take in the magnificent views from Stirling Castle’s hill-top
esplanade towards the National Wallace Monument on the edge of the rolling Ochil Hills
before looking north east for the mountain peaks of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
National Park. Find out more about the area on Your Stirling.

Falkirk Area
The Falkirk area is steeped in history with a wealth of attractions, including two of the
world’s most unique, including, The Falkirk Wheel and The Kelpies in The Helix Park.
Plus the Falkirk area has a significant section of the John Muir Way. Falkirk is a historic
town centre with a traditional high street and lots of things to be doing with two large
shopping centres. Find out more about the area on Visit Falkirk.

Clackmannanshire Area
Clackmannanshire lies between the majestic Ochil Hills and the River Forth and provides the perfect year-
round base to explore the stunning countryside, rich history, medieval castles and tower houses. For
leisure, there are six golf courses, a luxury spa and a major shopping outlet. Find out more about the area
on Discover Clackmannanshire.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Clinical Development Fellowship (CDF)
1. JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Clinical Development Fellowship (CDF) –

Haematology

Directly accountable to: Consultant Haematologists

Professionally responsible to: Clinical Director (Laboratory and Diagnostics)

Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert

Term: One year fixed term from Aug 2023

Time Commitment: Full Time

Remuneration: As per national T&Cs (grade specific)

Qualifications: Minimum - Completion of

Foundation Programme (UK)
Full Registration GMC and a licence to practise

2. JOB PURPOSE

Working with Clinical Directors, Clinical Service Leads and the Directorate
Management teams for NHS Forth Valley, the post will give successful applicants
the opportunity to experience Haematology before committing to IMT or indeed
Higher Specialty Training in Haematology. It will help the applicants to gain
further specialty experience and quality improvement work experience to
strengthen their portfolios. The post will offer successful applicants the
opportunity to develop their clinical and professional competence in a purposeful
and supervised manner as an assist to overall CV development. It is envisaged
that the job will help implement the themes of Realising Realistic Medicine.

This post is aimed at CMT / FY2+ level i.e. those doctors having completed the
UK Foundation programme and having been assessed as "acute take safe" under

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 supervision, looking for some experience of acute care specialties in which they
may have a longer term interest, or to provide a professional development adjunct
to any future clinical activity if interested in another non-acute specialty longer
term.

The clinical development component combined with supervised and directed

activity will allow for 8 hours development per week, 2 of which it is anticipated
will be participation in local Haematology and Internal Medicine teaching and the
remaining 6 hours linked to an area of mutual professional interest including
clinical teaching, quality improvement and safety, simulation, management and
leadership development or informatics.

3. DUTIES OF THE POST

The exact format of the post will be agreed with the successful applicant, the
Clinical Director of Laboratories and Diagnostics, the Specialty Lead and the
Director of Medical Education NHS Forth Valley. However the following general
principles will apply. This will include outpatient, inpatient and laboratory
haematology experience. Within the contract, each fellow will contribute
approximately:

 1 day per week of protected development time

 Supervised Clinical activity linked to the Haematology Department

There will be expectation to cross cover colleague’s short notice absences

(eg:sickness absence) as is the case with the remaining trainee workforce.

CPD can take the form of some of these components (details to be negotiated on
commencement):

 Clinical teaching skills development through the Clinical Educator Programme

(CEP)

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  Management and Leadership skills development through the Post Graduate
Certificate of Health Professions Education
 Research and Quality Improvement skills development and activity linked to
Safety and Quality improvement in Haematology, NHS Forth Valley
 Potential opportunities to work in the Scottish Centre for Simulation and
Clinical Human Factors

4. DIMENSIONS

NHS Forth Valley is an integrated NHS Board in Scotland providing primary,

community, mental health and hospital services to a population of approximately
310,000. Currently, services are provided in one acute hospital, four community
hospitals and fifty-six health centres. Mrs. Cathie Cowan is currently the Chief
Executive and Mr Andrew Murray is the Medical Director.

NHS Forth Valley will support their aims to develop and implement the
educational strategy through provision of clinical placements.

 Oversight of the quality of both post-graduate and undergraduate medical

education in clinical areas of NHS Forth Valley.
 Liaison with Director of Medical Education to ensure GMC quality
standards are monitored and reported upon.
 Allocating and/or coordinating financial, logistical and event-based
resources to support undergraduate and post-graduate learning.
 Integration of training into the demands of a clinical service and ensure
safety of our patients through appropriate and graded supervision and
support for training doctors.
 Ensure UG students of medicine are prepared for clinical practice through
engagement with relevant and rewarding experiences in the clinical setting

Appointment: the appointment will be on a fulltime basis for one year only and
subject to satisfactory on-going appraisal within role.

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 Salary: In line with current seniority at time of appointment relating to the pay and
conditions of service remuneration of hospital medical and dental staff [NHS
Circular: PCS(DD)2022/02]

5. COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The post holders will be expected to establish and maintain extremely good
communications and working relationships with a wide range of staff, including:

 Clinical Director who has delegated immediate line manager responsibility to

the Lead Clinician for Laboratories
 Supervising Staff members from Medical, Clinical and AHPs backgrounds
 Academic mentor/ Named Clinical Supervisor
 Director of Medical Education
 Colleagues in training grades at Foundation, Core and Specialty level

6. LOGISTICS
Base
The post holder will be based in Forth Valley Royal Hospital and will spend much
of their time with other clinicians, staff and medical students.

Annual leave
Annual leave is in accordance with the nationally agreed terms and conditions of
the grade of applicant.

Medical Clearance
The offer of appointment is subject to the post holder undergoing relevant
clearances and health checks as dictated by HR Medical Workforce Team.

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Qualifications and Experience
The post holder must (at the time of commencement of employment) have full
registration with the GMC. Ideally applicants will have recently completed a UK
based Foundation Programme and understand the UK Healthcare system.

Job Revision
This job description should be regarded only as a guide to the duties required and
not definitive or restrictive in any way. It may be reviewed in the light of changing
circumstances following consultation with the post holders. This job description
does not form part of the contract of employment.

Visits & Information

Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact with Dr Rachel Boulton-
Jones Rachel.boulton-jones@nhs.scot or Dr Robbie McNeil
robbie.mcneil2@nhs.scot on 01324 567084.

Training Approval
These posts are not recognised for training but have been designed previously in
consultation with the Postgraduate Dean (East) in relation to future employment
status and eligibility for Core or Specialty training and are built on sound
educational governance principles.

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Contractual Details

The post holder will be professionally responsible to the Associate Medical Director,
Acute Directorate and managerially responsible to the Clinical Lead for Haematology.

This post is available on a full time basis or part-time basis (fixed term). The
appointment will be subject to the new terms and conditions of service for Doctors in
Training. Formal appointment to the post will be conditional upon satisfactory completion
of all pre-employment checks, including satisfactory medical screening.

This post is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months from 2nd August 2023 to 6th
August 2024

NHS Forth Valley does not negotiate salary placements. On commencement of

employment, salary will be determined in accordance with NHS Circular PCS (DD)
2022/2

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

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

Annual leave entitlement for the Clinical Development Fellow is 28 days per annum,
rising to 33 days per annum, dependant on salary scale point with additional statutory
holiday entitlement as agreed by the Local Negotiating Committee and published
annually.

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Successful candidates will be expected to be registered with the General Medical
Council, with licence to practise by the intended start date.

The rota is compliant with the national guidance.

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

Human Resources Policies and Services

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

The Medical Workforce Team

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

Jacqui Crilley Medical Workforce Manager 01786 457379

jacqui.crilley2@nhs.scot

Lynsey Doherty Deputy Medical Workforce Manager 01786 457388

lynsey.doherty@nhs.scot

Elspeth Gillespie Medical Workforce Adviser 01786 457382

(Contracts) elspeth.gillespie@nhs.scot

Hunter Rice Medical Workforce Adviser 01786 457376

hunter.rice@nhs.scot

Katrina Vernon Medical Workforce Adviser 01786 457387

katrina.vernon@nhs.scot

Leiane Hall Medical Workforce Adviser 01786 457307

leiane.hall2@nhs.scot

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Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal Convictions - Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

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

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

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

Occupational Health Screening

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

Confidentiality
During the course of their employment with NHS Forth Valley, employees may have
access to information about staff or patients or other aspects of NHS Forth Valley’s
activities, about which they have a duty to maintain confidentiality at all times. In
common with all other staff, the post holder will have, in addition, a responsibility to
ensure that information relating to his or her work and the operation of the Forth Valley
Acute Services in general is kept and maintained securely in accordance with the
requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998), the Board’s policies and good practice.

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In particular, the disclosure of commercial or other confidential information which may
affect the Board’s business interests or endanger the survival of any of its services will
be regarded as a fundamental breach of the mutual confidence which must exist
between the employer and the employee.

Infection Control and Hand Washing Policy

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

Health & Safety at Work

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

Partnership Agreement
NHS Forth Valley is committed to partnership working. All employees are required to
contribute to the development of partnership working by:
 supporting NHS Forth Valley in delivering its goals and objectives;
 supporting continuous improvement in individual performance and the performance of
the relevant team / department, directorate and NHS Forth Valley;
 attending training, development and other activities aimed at improving individual
skills for the benefit of the organisation and patient care.

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 ENTRY CRITERIA
Clinical Development Fellow – Haematology
WHEN
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE EVALUATED
Qualifications Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme or Distinction, prizes Application form
equivalent. or honours during
Postgraduate
MBChB or equivalent. training

Experience Recent experience in General Medical or acute care Experience in Application

specialties such as Emergency Medicine, Acute Haematology form/Interview
Medicine in the United Kingdom.

Eligibility Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of Application form
appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
Evidence of achievement of postgraduate medical
training in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Application
Practice. form/Interview
Eligibility to work in the UK

Application form
Teaching Enthusiastic in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or Experience of Application
training environment. simulation based form/Interview
Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others teaching
Has successfully
completed a ‘training
the trainers’ or
‘teaching skills’
course
Fitness to Is up to date and fit to practise safely Application form
Practise References

Health Meets professional health requirements (in line with Application Form
GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice) Pre-employment
health screening

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 WHEN
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE EVALUATED

Academic/ Research Skills: Evidence of relevant Application Form

Research Skills Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of academic & Interview
audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based research
practice achievements
Understanding of basic research principles, e.g. degrees, prizes,
methodology & ethics, with a potential to contribute to awards, distinctions,
research publications,
Audit: Evidence of active participation in audit presentations, other
achievements
Evidence of
participation in risk
management and/or
clinical/laboratory
research

Personal Judgement Under Pressure: Motivated and able Application Form

Skills • Capacity to operate effectively under pressure to work Interview
& remain objective In highly unsupervised as well References
emotive/pressurised situations as within a small
• Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for team under
help appropriate
guidance
Communication Skills:
• Capacity to communicate effectively &
sensitively with others
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in
a way they can understand
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem Solving:
• Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with
analytical and flexible mind
• Capacity to bring a range of approaches to
problem solving

Situation Awareness:
• Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations
that may change rapidly

Decision Making:
• Demonstrates effective judgement and
decision- making skills

Organisation & Planning:

• Capacity to manage time and prioritise
workload, balance urgent & important
demands, follow instructions
• Understands importance & impact of
information systems

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 WHEN
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE EVALUATED

Personal Excellent interpersonal skills

Skills contd… Evidence of ability to present oneself in an organised,
professional manner
Evidence of understanding of the importance of team
work
Experienced with Microsoft Word including PowerPoint,
word-processing and spreadsheet software

Probity Professional Integrity: Application Form

Takes responsibility for own actions
Demonstrates respect for the rights of all Interview
Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety,
confidentiality & consent References

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Application Process
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website.

Please note the following dates:

Closing date: 23rd March 2023

Interview date: To be determined

Web Sites of Interest for Candidates

Scottish Health on the web : http://www.scot.nhs.uk/
Scottish Government: www.scotland.gov.uk

Living & Working in Scotland

https://medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk/working-in-scotland/

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