Contents

Section

Section 1: Introduction to Appointment

Section 2: Person Specification

Section 3: Job Description

Section 4: NHS Lothian Values

Section 5: General Information for Candidates

Section 6: Working in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Section 7: Workplace Equality Monitoring

Section 8: Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

Section 9: Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers

Section 1: Introduction to Appointment

Reference Number: LABS/19/33

Job Title: Trainee Clinical Scientist

Grade: Band 6

Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Contract Duration: Fixed Term – 36 months

Hours: 37.5 per week

Closing Date: 12th July 2019

Salary Scale: £30,401 - £38,046 per annum

Apply on-line www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Please note – the e-mail address you provide on the application form will be used as the primary route of communication for any further correspondence relating to this vacancy so please check your TRASH and SPAM folders. By providing your email address, you are consenting to receive correspondence relating to the recruitment process by email. Furthermore, during the course of the whole recruitment process from application to final offer NHS Lothian may need to contact you using the phone number (land or mobile) you have provided. Below are some examples:

by text message prior to a scheduled interview date if no confirmation of attendance has been received by email

if an invalid email address has been provided

in relation to finalising any offer, if an email has been unsuccessful.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Microbiology pre-registration supernumerary clinical scientist training intake 2019

NHS Education for Scotland, in partnership with NHS Boards, offers supernumerary training

opportunities to high quality science graduates who are passionate about science, its role in modern

healthcare, and are committed to NHS Scotland. All our senior scientific staff take a leading role to add

capability in patient safety, complex investigations, clinical interpretation, development and problem

solving at the technical-clinical interface, research and innovation. As part of our healthcare science

team, you will join a fixed term training programme as an NHS Board employee, based in NHS Tayside.

Your training in Scotland will lead towards Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration

http://www.hcpc-uk.org as a Clinical Scientist aligned with the framework for UK-wide Modernising

Scientific Careers. Funding for postgraduate training and course fees will be provided. Please see

Important Guidance at http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/media/186854/nes_webinfo-guidance-on-

applying.doc regarding completion of on-line NHS Scotland application.

Scottish Microbiology Training Scheme 2018

Infection Sciences Scientist Training Programme (STP)

(1 post – maximum of 3.0 years)

Candidates with a First or Second Class Honours Degree in Microbiology or an allied scientific area.

Trainees will have a contact of employment, starting on Monday 3rd September 2019 in NHS Tayside

in Microbiology department Ninewells hospital. Trainees will undertake study for the distance-

learning MSc degree run by Edinburgh University as part of the STP programme. The training in

Scotland includes rotations and acquaintanceships across a range of infection science specialties,

allowing trainees to build a portfolio for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Kate Templeton (Kate.Templeton@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk).

Section 2: Person Specification

Essential Desirable

Qualifications

Honours Degree in Microbiology or including large amount of Microbiology; must be First Class or 2i Masters Degree or PhD in Microbiology or equivalent level of knowledge/competencies within speciality of the speciality

Postgraduate qualification or experience in a microbiology or clinical laboratory

Training/ Experience

Supervised training in a microbiology or clinical laboratory.

Knowledge Scientific Medical Management

Knowledge of microbiology ( bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology ) Basic understanding of human infection and role played by microbes in disease Basic understanding of professional groupings within hospital laboratories

Exposure to clinical microbiology in some form

Skills Scientific IT Communication Physical Skills

Evidence of problem solving Competence with standard software packages Good oral and written communication skills Able to prepare and present scientific and clinical information Good hand eye co-ordination for fine manipulation of delicate instrumentation.

Basic laboratory skills Evidence of involvement in research activity /project Eye to detail

1. JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Clinical Scientist Graduate Trainee; Pre-registration band 6

Responsible to: Head of Service for Clinical Scientist Training programme through local Consultant Clinical Scientist Department: Microbiology Directorate: Laboratory Medicine Operating Division: Clinical Services Job Reference: LABS/19.33 No of Job Holders: 3 Last Update: December 2009

2. JOB PURPOSE

To undertake formal training following an approved training programme over 3 years, including a Masters degree and exit from the training programme as a registered clinical scientist. The aim at the end of this 3 years is to register with the health and social care professions council as a clinical scientist. The post-holder will be expected to work on a rotational basis in all sections of the laboratory and may be required to undertake secondments to other departments outside the Health Board for additional experience (e.g. in more highly specialised areas). The post-holder will work under the guidance of the local Supervisor, National Head of Service and Head of Department, carry out increasingly advanced clinical technical and scientific activities, achieving the skills to provide a highly specialised clinical technical and advisory service to clinicians in primary and secondary care.

By the end of the three year appointment, the post-holder will be expected to be knowledgeable about all aspects of Clinical Microbiology service provision across Scotland and to have developed specialist knowledge in at least one area.

Section 3: Job Description

3. DIMENSIONS

This training programme (3 years formal training) is funded by NHS Education Scotland. The Service Level Agreement for delivery of the Training Programme in Microbiology is held by NHS Lothian on behalf of NES. All trainees are therefore employed by NHS Lothian. The Programme matches closely with the other funded Clinical Scientist Training Programmes managed by other Health Boards and consistency of approach is required.

Trainees are generally based in a specific Health Board where there is a Consultant Clinical Scientist who acts as principal supervisor. Placements are agreed by the Scottish Consultant Clinical Scientists Group one year ahead of starting. Trainees can expect short term placements in any Microbiology Laboratories in NHS Scotland.

The unique remit of the Clinical Scientist in Microbiology is to apply up-to-date, logical scientific principles with a particular emphasis on molecular technologies, to all aspects of the diagnosis, epidemiology, management and control of infectious diseases. This post provides a comprehensive and varied training programme in Clinical Microbiology to ensure a continuing supply of well-qualified Clinical Scientists for the National Health Service of the future in Scotland.

The programme includes training in Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology and Parasitology with short periods in Epidemiology and Management. Applied research methodology is an important part of the programme and research and development tasks in seconded laboratories. An integral part of the post is attendance at, and successful completion of an MSc course in Infectious diseases.

4. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Local Consultant Clinical Scientist

Management team of local Microbiology laboratory

NSS

Programme

lead

Trainee clinical Scientist (this post)

5. ROLE OF DEPARTMENT

The Directorate of Laboratory Medicine in NHS Lothian provides laboratory services to primary and secondary centres within and beyond Lothian. These services are currently delivered from 3 sites: the Western General Hospital (WGH), the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC). The laboratories receive over 8 million specimens per annum and employ over 503 staff.

The laboratories of Medical Microbiology in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, including a multi-disciplinary Molecular Diagnostics suite, provide a comprehensive analytical, interpretative and clinical advisory service. The laboratories also collaborate in a range of research and development and clinical audit projects with clinicians, other Healthcare professionals and drug/diagnostic companies. They are well equipped with a range of manual and automated systems and accredited by CPA (UK) Ltd.

Development and delivery of molecular assays for a number of microbial targets provides opportunities for rapid diagnosis in clinically relevant timeframes and permits detection of existing, new and emerging organisms of Public Health importance, for which no current molecular diagnostic assays are available. These molecular assays are a new and expanding part of service provision for both Microbiology and Virology.

NHS Lothian has held the contract for delivery of the Scottish pre-registration training scheme for Clinical Scientists in Microbiology for 15 years

6. KEY RESULT AREAS

The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the modules of the training scheme. In so doing they will learn how to perform and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience and will learn how to:

ding clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients

healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace. They will be expected to complete all work based training and assessment alongside the academic master’s course to exit the programme with eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and use of the protected title of Clinical Scientist. In addition, they will be expected to undertake work based experience to enable them to communicate complex technical, scientific and sensitive information to colleagues within their department in both verbal and written forms It is a requirement for healthcare professionals working in these roles to be registered with the HCPC. They must meet the HCPC's standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health. Example Principal Duties Scientific and Clinical Practice

the processing of blood and other samples, direct clinical measurements on patients, and procedures involving ionising and non-ionising radiation.

investigations and measurements carried out.

departmental policies, procedures and quality systems.

provision of advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare staff on the optimal and safe use of scientific procedures and highly complex equipment, including assisting in the design of new facilities.

f medical devices and consumables.

maintenance and calibration procedures performed and any corrective actions undertaken.

hazardous materials and equipment safely and in accordance with Health and Safety policies.

reporting of adverse incidents.

ernal audit processes and quality systems

undertake clinical audit.

and participate in departmental seminars and scientific meetings to disseminate knowledge acquired through study or research. Education and Learning –

Coordinator and National School of Healthcare Science to achieve certified competence awarded by the Academy of Healthcare Science. Undertake suitable training within the host department and other placements to successfully acquire core competencies and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking duties.

opportunities to learn, including appraisal, supervision, academic course and problem based learning and maintaining a personal portfolio of learning.

requirements of the curriculum, are met.

ity in learning in order to ensure full contribution to improving services in response to changing health care needs.

develop both knowledge and skills.

nd mandatory training (both vocational and academic) as required.

Patient management and clinical care

– experience and contribution in the following areas:

patients within a range of care settings

terventions for patients across the range of clinical pathways and health care settings

practice and use of relevant clinical protocols and procedures

with health and safety requirements and other national or international guidelines

specialisms trainees will be involved in the collection and processing of clinical samples from patients. Communication

range of people including clinicians, managers, patients and the public

interventions and tests

d development findings in written and oral formats to internal and external contacts. Quality Audit

quality assurance , process and outcomes audits relevant to the specialism

e service to patients. Clinical Governance

risk mitigation

7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

The postholder will comply with Health and Safety regulations to ensure safe working procedures and the health and safety of other staff and visitors to the departments. He/she will possess broad ranging detailed knowledge of all equipment within the specialist area, including but not confined to:

Basic office equipment (computer, photocopier, fax machine, telephone)

Basic laboratory equipment including automated pipettes (single and multichannel), balances and other standard equipment for the production, validation, storage and dispensing of laboratory test reagents and standard solutions

Biological safety cabinet

Analytical centrifuges and microfuges

Electrophoresis equipment for the fractionation and analysis of nucleic acids

Thermal cyclers for the amplification of DNA from nucleic acid sources

Automated “robots” designed for liquid handling

Microbiological equipment (incubators, ovens) for the culture of organisms and DNA probing

7b. SYSTEMS

The postholder will develop proficiency in use of complex analytical and management systems and ensure efficient use of systems covering:

Electronic data storage e.g. Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint used for obtaining, inputting, searching, updating and producing information for dissemination locally, nationally and internationally.

In-house databases and Patient Administration Systems

Specialist software for laboratory instrumentation and associated result interpretation

Online scientific and medical literature archives e.g. PubMed

8. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK

The trainee is directly responsible to his or her Principal Supervisor, but, while on secondment to other laboratories, will have local supervisors to whom he or she will be responsible. The Association of Clinical Microbiologists has produced a training manual covering the necessary training requirements and this, together with a jointly agreed 3 year plan, will be used as a framework for training. It is the responsibility of the trainee, together with the supervisor, to ensure adequate coverage of all the prescribed areas. Work is supervised and is subject to continuous assessment, with annual review in accordance with professional guidelines. Progress is audited through regular meetings with Consultant Clinical Scientist and the members of the research teams of the various projects.

9. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS

It is the duty of every employee to work in such a way that accidents to themselves and to others are avoided, and to co-operate in maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby minimising risk. Employees will, therefore, refer any matters of concern through their respective line managers. Similarly, it is each person’s responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring any breaches of security to the attention of their managers. Completion of the Safety Section of the Training Manual as the first stage in the Training Programme is essential.

During training the post-holder will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff or other health service business. He/she must understand the need for confidentiality and that information relating to identifiable patients must not be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and /or treatment of the patient. Similarly, information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff must not be divulged to anyone without the proper authority having first been given. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded by employers as serious or gross misconduct which could result in disciplinary action being taken against the post-holder.

10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

Accepting the role of observer in the early months

Managing the varied areas of the training including secondments away from home for significant periods

Prioritising work to meet competing demands and learning to multitask.

To work safely in an environment where the post holder will be exposed to unpleasant working conditions including exposure to infectious cultures and specimens, noxious odours, volatile chemicals and carcinogenic substances.

11. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

The trainee is expected to interact with all levels of staff in the laboratory, including medical, technical and support staff, and to understand that different aspects of training can be provided by all groups of staff. He/ she must be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing, and must expect to present summaries of work undertaken. Good record-keeping is an essential part of the post. He or she is expected to show motivation and perseverance at the bench; interest in and desire to learn about the clinical diagnosis of microbiology and initiative; and original thinking in the selection and pursuit of research and development projects.

12. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Physical Demand

The post holder is laboratory based, with time spent in all areas of the department. Frequent movement between sections within the department. Expectation of being required to work on placement at laboratories other than that of the main hospital base. Long periods of sitting/standing in fixed positions at instrumentation and laboratory benches required. Frequent periods of VDU usage required. The post holder may be required to work alone and/or out of the laboratory

Requirement to wear personal protective equipment e.g. gloves, goggles, etc. as supplied. Manual handling (including lifting boxes, waste bags and specimens on a daily basis)

Mental Demands Requirement for prolonged intense concentration within the working day. Working in a demand led environment Meeting tight deadlines and timescales Emotional Demand Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances by involvement in the diagnosis of life threatening disorders Working in a pressurised environment Environmental Demand Exposure to ionising radiation, hazardous chemicals, UV and laser light.

Frequent exposure to blood and other body fluids/tissues including known and potentially infective material. Risk of exposure to sharps and needle stick injury. Performance of repetitive tasks required. Use of equipment that can expose the worker to high or very low temperatures

13. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

BSc Honours Degree (First Class or Upper Second Class) with a significant amount of Microbiology. Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to: - communicate with a variety of health professionals - make formal presentations to groups of colleagues and other health professionals. Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of his/her own work and under the guidance of their Supervisor Acquiring specialist knowledge across a wide range of procedures and a sound understanding of professional, clinical and scientific principles through formal teaching and professional supervision to Masters level.

Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures, NSF priorities, Clinical Governance, NHS finance and management structures acquired through formal teaching and tuition.

14. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT

A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom

the job description applies.

Job Holder’s Signature: Head of Department Signature:

Date: Date:

Section 4: NHS Lothian Values into Action

NHS Lothian is determined to improve the way their staff works so they have developed a set of common values and ways of working which they now need to turn into everyday reality - to the benefit of everyone working in the organisation and, most importantly, to the benefit of their patients. Our Values are:

Quality

Dignity and Respect

Care and Compassion

Openness, Honesty and Responsibility

Teamwork Throughout the recruitment process candidates will need to demonstrate they meet all of Our Values. More information on Our Values can be found by clicking on the link at the bottom of our Careers website front page: www.careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Section 5: General Information for Candidates

Data Protection Act During the course of our activities we will collect, store and process personal information about our prospective, current and former staff. The law determines how organisations can use personal information. For further information on the type of data that is handled, what the purpose is of processing the data and where and why we share data, please see the NHS Lothian Staff Privacy Notice, found at https://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/YourRights/DataProtection/Pages/StaffPrivacyNotice.aspx. For the purposes of this privacy notice, 'staff' includes applicants, employees, workers (including agency, casual and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience. Counter Fraud NHS Lothian is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end will use the information you have provided on your application form for the prevention and detection of fraud. It will also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes. More detail on this responsibility is on NHS Lothian’s intranet (Counter-Fraud and Theft page) and further information is available on the Audit Scotland website: www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/ References All jobs are only offered following receipt of two satisfactory written references. At least one reference must be from your current/most recent employer, or your course tutor if you are currently a student. If you have not been employed or have been out of employment for a considerable period of time, you may give the name of someone who knows you well enough to confirm information given and to comment on your ability to do the job. Changes to Disclosure and Rehabilitation Regime

In September 2015 the Scottish Government made changes about what conviction information needs to be disclosed. The rules are complicated, so it is important you read the guidance below as part of making your application. NHS Scotland is exempt from the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions & Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003. As part of any offer of employment candidates will be subject to one of the following:

For posts in regulated work – Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme membership

For all other posts which are subject to a criminal conviction record check – A Police Act check

For posts not subject to a criminal conviction record check – A self-declaration For further information please visit our careers site: http://careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/HelpAndAdvice/Recruitmentofpeoplewithconvictions/FAQsdisclosurescotlandandselfassessmentform/Pages/default.aspx

Disclosure Scotland Where a Police Act Disclosure or Protection of Vulnerable Groups Check is deemed necessary for a post, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an appropriate check. Further details on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders are available on our careers webpage: http://careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/HelpAndAdvice/Recruitmentofpeoplewithconvictions/Pages/default.aspx

Work Visa If you require a Work Visa, please seek further guidance on current immigration rules which can be found on the Home Office website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration or visit our Careers website: www.careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/pathwaysintoemployment/OverseasWorkers/Pages/default.aspx Overseas Registration and Qualifications NHS Lothian will check you have the necessary professional registration, where appropriate. If you require a qualification for this role but are not regulated by a professional body (e.g. NMC, GMC, HCPC etc), you will need to provide an official translation, notarised by a solicitor, of your overseas qualifications to be checked by the recruiting manager. Please ensure that this is available before applying for this post. Job Interview Guarantee Scheme As a Disability Symbol user we recognise the contribution that all individuals can make to the organisation regardless of their abilities. As part of our ongoing commitment to extending employment opportunities, all applicants who are disabled and who meet the minimum criteria expressed in the job description will be guaranteed an interview. Terms and Conditions For an overview of our Agenda for Change terms and conditions please click on this link: www.msg.scot.nhs.uk/pay/agenda-for-change

Travel Expenses Travel expenses are not normally reimbursed for interviews, if you are selected for interview and wish to enquire about the possibility of being reimbursed then the request should be directed to the recruiting manager or interview panel chair.

Application Form Completion The purpose of an application form is to help evidence that the applicant has all the requirements applicable to carry out the job applied for. (7500 is the character limit for statement in support of application.) Once in receipt of the application pack it is essential to read both the job description and person specification to gain a full understanding of what the job entails and the minimum criteria required. Please note for equal opportunity purposes NHS Lothian do not accept CV’s as a form of application. For general help and advice on how to complete an application form please visit our careers website: www.careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/HelpAndAdvice/ApplyingForPosts/Pages/default.aspx

NHS Staff Benefits As a staff member in NHS Lothian, you will have access to a wide variety of offers and discounts from local and national businesses. For more information and to view these discounts, visit www.nhsstaffbenefits.co.uk - new offers are added on a weekly basis.

NHS Lothian offers excellent career prospects and a wide range of job opportunities for potential employees. It employs approximately 24,000 staff and offers training and development opportunities as well as excellent staff benefits. The information provided below aims to help support and guide both prospective applicants and new employees unfamiliar with Edinburgh and the Lothians. Edinburgh and the Lothians Edinburgh and the Lothians are on the eastern side of Scotland’s central belt in the heart of the country. Four main areas make up Edinburgh and the Lothians – Edinburgh, East, Mid and West Lothian. NHS Lothian serves a population of approximately 850,000 people living in and around Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital city. The geographical area known as Lothian region covers 700 square miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. It is a region of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of Edinburgh to the beauty and variety of the hills, countryside and coastline. The nearest major town outside of Edinburgh is Livingston, a thriving location in the heart of West Lothian. As well as many sites of historic interest, the region boasts a host of recreational activities for all ages. For further information on relocating to Edinburgh please visit our careers website: www.careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/AboutNHSLothian/Location/RelocatingToLothian/Pages/default.aspx

Section 7: Workplace Equality Monitoring

NHS Lothian is committed to supporting and promoting dignity at work by creating an inclusive working environment. We believe that all staff should be able to fulfil their potential in a workplace free from discrimination and harassment where diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued.

Section 6: Working in Edinburgh and the Lothians

In order to measure and monitor our performance as an equal opportunities employer, it is important that we collect, store and analyse data about staff. Personal, confidential information will be collected and used to help us to understand the make-up of our workforce which will enable us to make comparisons locally, regionally and nationally.

NHS Lothian considers that it has an important role to play as a major employer and provider of services in Lothian and accepts its obligations both legal and moral by stating commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and elimination of discrimination. The objectives of its policy are that no person or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, disability, marital status, age, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), creed, sexuality, responsibility for dependants, political party or trade union membership or activity, HIV/AIDS status or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our Equal Opportunities in Employment policy can be viewed on our careers website: www.careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/AboutNHSLothian/EqualOpportunities/Pages/default.aspx

If this post is a healthcare support worker position the post holder will need to follow the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. A Healthcare Support Worker is defined as any healthcare worker working within NHS Scotland who is not currently statutorily regulated or in a role that has been recommended for statutory regulation by the Government. The Code of Conduct sets the standard of conduct expected of healthcare support workers and adult social care workers. It outlines the behaviour and attitudes that you should expect to experience from those workers signed up to the code. It helps them to provide safe, compassionate care and support. For more information on the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers please read the guidance: www.gov.scot/resource/doc/288853/0088360.pdf

Section 8: Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

Section 9: Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers