Job summary
We are recruiting for full time Rheumatology Consultants(s) to join a dynamic team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Applications are welcome from those who wish to work less than full time.
The successful applicant(s) will join an established team of 8 pure Rheumatologists, and 2 Acute Physician Rheumatologists. The post holder will be encouraged to maintain and develop special interests to complement those in the department.
Thisis apure Rheumatology post and includes opportunities for the successful candidate(s) to engage in education, research, management and acute medicine.
We work in a cohesive and inclusive environment with close links to related specialties. The Rheumatology department in Nottingham is a very happy place to develop your career and feel supported.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan.
Clinical
A full range of outpatient and day case rheumatology activity is carried out in the Treatment Centre. The successful applicant will provide clinics for new and follow up patients. Clinics are booked to Royal College of Physicians guidelines. The appointee will also be involved in working with and supervising the activities of clinical nurse specialists. The expectation is for clinics to be delivered over 42 weeks per year to allow for leave and statutory holidays. Typically for this role, this approximates to 340 new patients per year with a new to follow up ratio of approximately 1:4.
Your clinical duties will also include:
- provision with, Consultant colleagues, of a comprehensive elective and emergency Rheumatology service
- provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave
- continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge and the proper functioning of the department.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, their Consultant colleagues and the Trust.
The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will provide clinics for new and follow up patients. The appointee will also be involved in working with and supervising the activities of clinical nurse specialists.
Your clinical duties will also include:
- Provision with, Consultant colleagues, of a comprehensive elective and emergency Rheumatology service
- Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge and the proper functioning of the department
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will provide clinics for new and follow up patients. The appointee will also be involved in working with and supervising the activities of clinical nurse specialists.
Your clinical duties will also include:
- Provision with, Consultant colleagues, of a comprehensive elective and emergency Rheumatology service
- Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge and the proper functioning of the department
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Higher professional degree
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Higher professional degree
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
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).