Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Rheumatologist fixed term for one year to join our busy team of consultants, junior doctors and specialist nurses.
Clinics are delivered either face to face or through telephone consultation with focus on serious forms of rheumatic diseases as well patients referred to the service on routine pathways.
Rheumatology has no directly named responsibility for in-patients but the expectation is for active engagement with medical colleagues when there are rheumatology issues.
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 service and have a strong commitment to the department.
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 Trusts 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
Ability to manage and lead a clinical team
Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements
Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Experience of audit Knowledge of Complaints; ethical issues and Clinical Governance
Understanding of Training systems and active participation in training structures/trainee supervision
Experience of teaching medical students
Ability to teach clinical skills
Evidence of understanding clinical research processes
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Ability to work effectively in a team & with colleagues from a wide range of professional and organizational backgrounds
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Ability to understand patient and carer /family requirements
Ability to persuade and influence
Good presentational skills including complex clinical & managerial information to a wide range of audiences
Ability to maintain composure and set high standards of behaviour when under pressure
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Caring and kind attitude to patients
Ability to work effectively with those who may express strong opposing views
Good IT skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ability to manage and lead a clinical team
Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements
Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Experience of audit Knowledge of Complaints; ethical issues and Clinical Governance
Understanding of Training systems and active participation in training structures/trainee supervision
Experience of teaching medical students
Ability to teach clinical skills
Evidence of understanding clinical research processes
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Ability to work effectively in a team & with colleagues from a wide range of professional and organizational backgrounds
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Ability to understand patient and carer /family requirements
Ability to persuade and influence
Good presentational skills including complex clinical & managerial information to a wide range of audiences
Ability to maintain composure and set high standards of behaviour when under pressure
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Caring and kind attitude to patients
Ability to work effectively with those who may express strong opposing views
Good IT skills
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
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
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
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).
