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Job summary

Main area
Rheumatology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent: Opportunity for split GIM contract
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
269-MD873
Employer
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Hospital
Town
Salisbury
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata if part time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant in Rheumatology with option for split GIM

Consultant

 


Job overview

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in outpatient care? We are seeking a dedicated Consultant to lead high-quality, consultant-led services in a dynamic outpatient setting.

In this role, the number of clinics would be directly proportional to the number of PAs, a 10 PA post would attract 5 clinic sessions. You'll also play a crucial part in patient care by covering ward referrals, managing our infusion unit, and providing expert advice through Cinapsis for GPs—all on a rota basis with no on-call commitments.

We value continuous learning and innovation, offering opportunities for involvement in research and education. As part of our team, you will mentor and support doctors in training, contribute to our teaching program for medical undergraduates, and collaborate with Rheumatology Nurse Specialists.

If you’re passionate about patient care and education, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare.

Main duties of the job

The post will require 50% of the dedicated Rheumatology PA's to be clinic based i.e . a 6 PA Rheumatology job plan would require  3 clinics per week

It is expected that at least one clinic will be dedicated to connective tissue disease and one clinic per month to early inflammatory arthritis in accordance with the National early inflammatory arthritis audit.

The holder will be expected to participate in a weekly rota for ward referrals, infusion clinic cover and management of Cinapsis advice and guidance.

The holder will be encouraged to support the registrar and specialist nurses and to participate in educational sessions. We actively encourage specialist interests. If the participant wishes to participate in General medicine there would be an expectation to join the on call rota

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff. 

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.  We think working here is pretty rewarding.  You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.  

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything.  With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible.  Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached candidate information pack for more details on this opportunity and to see the person specification

Person specification

Qualifications and Specialist Training

Essential criteria
  • Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Experience/Clinical Skills

Experience/Clinical Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in rheumatology
  • Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice

Communication skills

Essential criteria
  • Communication skills Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication.

Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWe Work FlexiblyNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024People Promise

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Richard Smith
Job title
Rheumatology Consultant/Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01722 336262
Additional information

Please contact Dr Richard Smith on 01722 336262 ext 3609

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