Job summary
This is to recruit 2 full time Consultant Rheumatologists to join a Dorset-wide Rheumatology team. These posts will be based at Christchurch and Dorset County Hospital and the successful candidate will work in partnership with our substantive consultant team in Poole and Dorset County Hospitals. Together we deliver a full range of Rheumatology services to Dorset residents and parts of neighbouring counties from 3 well-resourced units at Christchurch Hospital, Poole Hospital and Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester.
The successful candidate will be joining a team of specialty consultants at a very exciting time as the Department expands following the merger of Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals (RBCH) and Poole Hospital (PGH) to become University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) and the extension of this to cover Dorset County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the post is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. The Appointees will undertake clinics at Christchurch hospital and at Dorset county. This will also include acute ward management at Bournemouth Hospital.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Rheumatology
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory training in Rheumatology
- Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Wide knowledge of Rheumatology
Motivation
Essential
- Hard working and positive outlook
- Committed to service development in Rheumatology
Personality
Essential
- Able to work in a team
- Friendly and supportive to staff and patients
Audit
Essential
- Experience in hospital clinical audit
Research
Essential
- An understanding of the Research process
Management ability
Essential
Other requirements
Essential
- Innovative, committed, hard working.
- Proficient in both written and verbal communication skills in English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Rheumatology
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory training in Rheumatology
- Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Wide knowledge of Rheumatology
Motivation
Essential
- Hard working and positive outlook
- Committed to service development in Rheumatology
Personality
Essential
- Able to work in a team
- Friendly and supportive to staff and patients
Audit
Essential
- Experience in hospital clinical audit
Research
Essential
- An understanding of the Research process
Management ability
Essential
Other requirements
Essential
- Innovative, committed, hard working.
- Proficient in both written and verbal communication skills in English
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).
