Consultant Rheumatologist

Job title:

Consultant Rheumatologist

Company

NHS

Job description

We seek to appoint a dynamic and committed colleague to join our well-regarded department to share in delivering and further developing our high-quality services. The department is eager to support the professional development of our colleagues, and we would expect the successful post holder to be able to develop subspecialty interests (on agreement with the clinical lead).We have a busy schedule of clinical research, in PMR, GCA, large vessel vasculitis, inflammatory arthritis, ILD and epidemiology, and we have a healthy track record of involvement in NIHR portfolio and commercial studies. The successful applicant would be encouraged to engage with and contribute to the department’s research programme. There is great opportunity for the post holder to develop their own fields of special interest.If keen, there are also opportunities for the post holder to develop an educational role with the newly established Anglia Ruskin Medical School, as well as in the trust and deanery.Applicants should hold a CCT in rheumatology or be within 6 months of obtaining a CCT. An ability to manage a wide spectrum of rheumatic diseases including complex cases is essential. You will need to be able to work as part of an extended team and will be expected to take an active part in the teaching and training of medical students, doctors in training and other staff*JD pending Royal College Approval*Main duties of the jobMain duties of the jobToprovideexpertopinionandtreatmentforpatientswithrheumaticdiseaseandsuspectedrheumaticdisease.ToshareintheleadershipofthemultidisciplinaryteamcaringforpatientswithRheumaticConditions.WorkwithexistingcolleaguesonthedevelopmentofclinicalservicesandlocalmusculoskeletalpathwaysToengagewithandcontributetosafetysystemsandnationalclinicaldatacollectionsystemsas requiredPromoteafriendlyandteambasedworkingenvironment inlinewithourTrust Values.Toundertakemanagerialandbudgetaryresponsibilitiesasrequired.Teachingofprimarycarecolleaguesandjuniormedicalstaffthrough a mixofcase-basedreview andformal teachingactivityAbout usWith a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.Date posted19 December 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number390-MR-MED-SO-8722Job locationsSouthend HospitalPrittlewell ChaseWestcliff on SeaSS0 0RYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see detailed job description and personal specification attachedWe look forward to receiving your application Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see detailed job description and personal specification attachedWe look forward to receiving your applicationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Inclusion on the GMC’s Specialist Register for Rheumatology or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview).

Desirable

• oPost-graduate qualification – PhD, MD etc

Experience and KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge and ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the spectrum of rheumatic disease
• Ability to manage complex acute patients with Rheumatic disease
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Commitment to effective departmental management
• Ability and willingness to work within Trust and NHS performance framework and targets

Desirable

• Demonstration of commitment to other Sub-specialty interest
• Experience of running Early Arthritis Clinic
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
• Vascular Ultrasound
• Management training/ management qualification
• Experience of managing a clinical service
• Evidence of direct involvement in service development with tangible outcomes
• Good knowledge of NHS organisation and wider health issues

Teaching ExperienceEssential

• Understanding of medical training system
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Proven ability to deliver high quality teaching.

Desirable

• Training in medical education/teaching qualification
• Design/delivery of medical teaching programme
• Practical contribution to education at various levels and of different staff groups

Research/Audit ExperienceEssential

• Understanding of the principles of research, and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• A commitment to performing research and audit.

Desirable

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Communication SkillsEssential

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
• Evidence of management experience or training.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to manage and lead department

Personal SkillsEssential

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
• Caring, honest and reliable

OtherEssential

• Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

• Own transport

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Inclusion on the GMC’s Specialist Register for Rheumatology or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview).

Desirable

• oPost-graduate qualification – PhD, MD etc

Experience and KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge and ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the spectrum of rheumatic disease
• Ability to manage complex acute patients with Rheumatic disease
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Commitment to effective departmental management
• Ability and willingness to work within Trust and NHS performance framework and targets

Desirable

• Demonstration of commitment to other Sub-specialty interest
• Experience of running Early Arthritis Clinic
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
• Vascular Ultrasound
• Management training/ management qualification
• Experience of managing a clinical service
• Evidence of direct involvement in service development with tangible outcomes
• Good knowledge of NHS organisation and wider health issues

Teaching ExperienceEssential

• Understanding of medical training system
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Proven ability to deliver high quality teaching.

Desirable

• Training in medical education/teaching qualification
• Design/delivery of medical teaching programme
• Practical contribution to education at various levels and of different staff groups

Research/Audit ExperienceEssential

• Understanding of the principles of research, and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• A commitment to performing research and audit.

Desirable

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Communication SkillsEssential

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
• Evidence of management experience or training.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to manage and lead department

Personal SkillsEssential

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
• Caring, honest and reliable

OtherEssential

• Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

• Own transport

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:40:46 GMT

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