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Job summary

Main area
Rheumatology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
230-23743267-MED-RC-A
Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot Hospital
Town
Nuneaton
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/04/2025 23:59

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George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Rheumatology Consultant

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. 

 

Job overview

Rheumatology Consultant

10 sessions per week

Permanent

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum

Closing Date: 28th April 2025

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly**

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. 

#JoinTeamEliot

  • A major focus for the department is expanding its ultrasound scanning abilities and training the specialist nurses and Doctor(s) to focus on inflammatory arthritis with the team in collaboration with Local university links and on site mentors within the Radiology department.
  • There are monthly Rheumatology team meetings and new biological weekly MDTs is in the process of being arranged with the team dedicated Rheumatology Pharmacist, Clinical Nurse Specialists and physiotherapy team to which service development SPA is allocated in the job plan to assist in the development of this service. A special interest will be welcomed and encouraged to grow and advance the team and service. This is an opportunity for an innovative Consultant Rheumatologist who is ready for a new challenge and prepared to contribute to shaping the future of Rheumatology services at the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

  • This will be delivering outpatient Rheumatology services to the local population serviced by the George Eliot Hospital Trust, to share facilities and provide continuity to patients, staff and deliver high standards of care. Specific duties will include 5 out-patient clinics per week, with a template of 3 news and 6 follow up patients. The number of clinics required per year will be annualised. An Early Arthritis clinic is delivered at the base hospital, with Dr Saravana leading on this as an area of specialist interest and the infusion service.
  • This is a full-time post for a pure Consultant Rheumatologist (10 PA).
  • The appointee will work in collaboration with the other Rheumatologist in the Trust.

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to excel at patient care’  takes centre stage.  An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.  Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:  On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus  bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive rheumatology service for the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved
  • Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice
  • Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.
  • Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan
  • The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
  • The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
  • Attend departmental meetings including the weekly hospital postgraduate educational meeting and radiology meetings
  • Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained

**For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached**

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Thorough & broad training in adult rheumatology
  • Teaching and commitment to education post- and under- graduate levels
Desirable criteria
  • Higher qualification in education

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential criteria
  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) – CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable criteria
  • An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Academic Achievements

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
  • Evidence of completed and published research
  • Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of having supervised and supported research students

Key Skills

Essential criteria
  • Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
  • Ability to be a flexible team member
  • Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Desirable criteria
  • Attended a course in NHS leadership
  • Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups

Other

Essential criteria
  • Fluent in verbal and written English
  • Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
  • Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
  • Good previous attendance record
  • Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementDisability confident employerStep into healthPride In Veterans

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Tanoy Bose
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476 351351
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