Job summary
We are recruiting for a full time Specialist doctor in Rheumatology to join a dynamic team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a fixed term post for 12 months.
Applications are welcome from those who wish to work less than full time.
We would happily support a candidate who wishes to achieve specialist registration via CESR.
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.
Main duties of the job
Outpatient clinics
All out-patient rheumatology clinics and day case services are held in Gateway E in the Nottingham Treatment Centre, which is a modern purpose built, self-contained facility on the QMC campus. NUH have recently been awarded a 5-year contract to run the services at the Treatment Centre. Consultation rooms, patient waiting rooms, venesection service, pharmacy, ultrasound facilities and radiology (including MRI and CT) are all in very close proximity on a single level. Equipment and support is available for musculoskeletal ultrasound within the clinic and ward environment.
Rheumatology on-call rota
The rheumatology consultants on the rota support our Specialist Registrars in providing the NUH rheumatology on-call rota supporting inpatient areas 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, and 10am-12pm on Saturday and Sunday. The on call duties are part of 'Consultant of the Week' with no other conflicting clinical commitments.
Acute medicine opportunity
Opportunities to take part in acute medicine shifts is encouraged and is negotiable; an example would be 0.4 PA in the job plan. This allows the applicant to keep their general medicine skills current.
Education and training
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the Educational activity of the Department for trainees at all levels from undergraduate rheumatology teaching, to postgraduate teaching at the weekly postgraduate education sessions and the regional Specialty Registrar training days.
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH)is one of England's largest acute teaching trusts and established on 1 April 2006 following the merger ofNottingham City Hospitaland theQueen's Medical CentreNHS Trusts. We provide acute and specialist services to 2.5m people withinNottinghamand surrounding communities at the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and the City Hospital campuses, as well as specialist services for a further 3-4m people from across the region.
The rheumatology department is a cohesive and inclusive environment with close links to related specialties. It is a very happy place to develop your career and feel supported.
The Trust operates a mentor scheme for new starters and has a SAS (Specialty and Specialist doctors) group, tutor and an advocate for SAS doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed Job description , person specification and Job plan please refer to attached documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed Job description , person specification and Job plan please refer to attached documents.
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- MBBS degree
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice at time of appointment
- Eligible to work in the UK
- MRCP (UK)
- ALS
- CPD evidence and best practice/ research awareness
Desirable
- Working towards CESR in Rheumatology
Experience
Essential
- 12 year minimum post MBBS experience
- 6 years rheumatology experience
- Able to manage and treat patients in clinic independently
- Able to manage complexity in the care of patients as an autonomous practitioner
- Experience of working at registrar level within a large acute hospital
- IT skills
Desirable
- 12 months experience in rheumatology or associated medicine in the UK
- Experience of working at consultant level
- Knowledge of hospital IT systems eg notis, careflow, nervecentre
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in rheumatology
- Experience of managing referrals and on-calls
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues in rheumatology
- Technical skills to assess patients
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, their families, other HCPs and management
- Uses NICE guidelines for rheumatology
Desirable
- Training in communication skills
- Training in patient safety and human factors
Commitment to trust values and behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with trust values
- Practices in line with values and behaviours set out in GMC and GPCF
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of leadership responsibilities as a senior clinician
- Demonstrates leadership responsibilities and can manage complex and unpredictable situations
- Has a collaborative approach to leadership and team working
- Able to develop effective relationships across the MD team
Desirable
- Experience of management and leadership roles
- Formal training in management or leadership
Personal skills and qualities
Essential
- Clear skills in written and spoken english for IMGs level B or level 7 in IELTS in all areas
- Effective communication skills
- Able to communicate in challenging situations with barriers to communication
- Able to adapt communication to situation and build rapport. listen, persuade
Desirable
- Training in communication skills
Teaching audit and research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff
Desirable
- Original research publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualifications
Practical requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between both hospital campuses as required
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- MBBS degree
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice at time of appointment
- Eligible to work in the UK
- MRCP (UK)
- ALS
- CPD evidence and best practice/ research awareness
Desirable
- Working towards CESR in Rheumatology
Experience
Essential
- 12 year minimum post MBBS experience
- 6 years rheumatology experience
- Able to manage and treat patients in clinic independently
- Able to manage complexity in the care of patients as an autonomous practitioner
- Experience of working at registrar level within a large acute hospital
- IT skills
Desirable
- 12 months experience in rheumatology or associated medicine in the UK
- Experience of working at consultant level
- Knowledge of hospital IT systems eg notis, careflow, nervecentre
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in rheumatology
- Experience of managing referrals and on-calls
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues in rheumatology
- Technical skills to assess patients
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, their families, other HCPs and management
- Uses NICE guidelines for rheumatology
Desirable
- Training in communication skills
- Training in patient safety and human factors
Commitment to trust values and behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with trust values
- Practices in line with values and behaviours set out in GMC and GPCF
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of leadership responsibilities as a senior clinician
- Demonstrates leadership responsibilities and can manage complex and unpredictable situations
- Has a collaborative approach to leadership and team working
- Able to develop effective relationships across the MD team
Desirable
- Experience of management and leadership roles
- Formal training in management or leadership
Personal skills and qualities
Essential
- Clear skills in written and spoken english for IMGs level B or level 7 in IELTS in all areas
- Effective communication skills
- Able to communicate in challenging situations with barriers to communication
- Able to adapt communication to situation and build rapport. listen, persuade
Desirable
- Training in communication skills
Teaching audit and research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff
Desirable
- Original research publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualifications
Practical requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between both hospital campuses as required
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).