Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant in Rheumatology
Consultant
Job overview
Permanent and Fixed Term posts available
If you are looking to join a team at a modern and innovative Trust which is easy to get to then let us be your next career move.
King’s Mill Hospital is a busy district general hospital with world-class facilities and state-of-the-art wards following the new build that was completed in 2010. It has strong links with the University of Nottingham Medical School: medical students have attachments to the hospital at all stages of their training and an interest in teaching is welcomed for this post.
Furthermore, Specialist Registrars on the Mid-Trent teaching rotation in the different medical specialties spend time at the hospital. There are currently 2 Rheumatology ST3+ based at the hospital, spending a year here at the Trust working within the department.
An applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time, will be eligible for consideration for the post. Should this person be appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed with the Trust on a personal basis, and in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
- To assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient Rheumatology service and support Trust and Network, in the aim to provide the best possible care to patients
- To carry out all duties at the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work
- Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absence
- Any other duties that may be required from time to time
Teaching
- To provide clinical and educational supervision for trainees within the department
- To assist in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff, including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures
- To organise and participate in teaching, examination and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
- To participate in the education and teaching of Rheumatology staff
Quality Improvement & Assurance
- To be actively involved in participating in clinical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance process and in continuing professional development
- To initiate and be involved in agreed projects
- To implement audit and research findings as appropriate to contemporary Rheumatology practic
Working for our organisation
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We are working closely with partners in health and social care through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership to take collective responsibility for managing resources, delivering NHS standards, and improving the health of the population we serve.
We put the patient at the centre of everything that we do, and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically led organisation.
We are truly proud to be the HSJ Trust of the Year for 2020, and of our CQC ratings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full outline of the main duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register via either CCT or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview / CESR / European Community Rights
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree: MD or PhD
Research, Audit and QI
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit/quality improvement in Rheumatology
- Understanding of the principles of quality improvement and assurance
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable criteria
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Implementation of Quality Improvement
Management
Essential criteria
- Attendance at Management Course
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- Understanding of the current structure of the NHS
Desirable criteria
- The potential to be Head of Service in the future
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Evidence of effectively organising and delivering teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role
- Post graduate qualification in Medical Education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
- Understanding of all aspects of Rheumatology Medicine
- Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior trainees
Desirable criteria
- Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
Personal
Essential criteria
- Communication skills – to have language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely & competently
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Leadership skills appropriate to participating in and leading a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Anindya Gupta
- Job title
- Head of Service in Rheumatology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01623622515
- Additional information
01623622515 extension 3655
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