Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The role is based on the Solihull Hospital site but may require cross site working at Heartlands Hospital and Good Hope Hospital..
The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to increasing the national profile of the department. A strong commitment from the appointee to the Department and involvement with governance and audit is expected.
Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS. The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible offence and in the case of computerised information, could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.
The appointment is subject to pre-employment health screening.
Main duties of the job
*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.
*Well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
*Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive Rheumatology service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved
*Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking and innovative practice.
*Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.
*Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.
*Play an active role in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance program.
*Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.
*Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
*Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave at short notice in exceptional circumstances.
*Take an active role in development of services through leadership and other roles
*Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.
*Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.
*Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*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.
*Ensure that all staff effectively manage the Trusts' HR policies and practices and employment legislation
*Contribute, enthusiastically, to the teaching of patients, undergraduates and postgraduates in a wide range of health related disciplines
*Participate in the formal appraisal of colleagues including junior medical staff in accordance with established processes
*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
*The trust fully supports the requirement for CME by the relevant Royal College and acknowledges that it is an essential component of a consultant's professional activities that will be reviewed during the appraisal process and revalidation. Time and financial support will be granted in accordance with the Trust's Leave Policy
These duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive. Duties may be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Duties will be reflected in a job plan, which will be subject to annual review with the Service Lead and the Divisional Medical Director.
The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*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.
*Ensure that all staff effectively manage the Trusts' HR policies and practices and employment legislation
*Contribute, enthusiastically, to the teaching of patients, undergraduates and postgraduates in a wide range of health related disciplines
*Participate in the formal appraisal of colleagues including junior medical staff in accordance with established processes
*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
*The trust fully supports the requirement for CME by the relevant Royal College and acknowledges that it is an essential component of a consultant's professional activities that will be reviewed during the appraisal process and revalidation. Time and financial support will be granted in accordance with the Trust's Leave Policy
These duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive. Duties may be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Duties will be reflected in a job plan, which will be subject to annual review with the Service Lead and the Divisional Medical Director.
The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
- *MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- *Higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD) or evidence of other postgraduate experience of interests.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
- *MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- *Higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD) or evidence of other postgraduate experience of interests.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
