Consultant in Rheumatology and Acute Medicine

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 27 December 2024

Job summary

We are looking for a Consultant to join the Department of Rheumatology at the James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to cover a period of maternity leave. The appointee will be an individual with enthusiasm, strong self-motivation and the skills necessary to contribute to the development of our patient-centered rheumatology service. The post-holder will form part of a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the speciality. The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients under their team. The appointee will be sharing with medical, nursing and administrative colleagues, responsibility for the day-to-day management of Rheumatic diseases. The appointee will share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Rheumatology Department.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to provide a clinical and administrative service in Rheumatology, including outpatient clinics, support of specialist nurses and day treatment, and seeing inpatient referrals. The appointee will work closely withother clinical and non-clinical Rheumatology staff to provide a high standard of care to the Rheumatology patients and to give consultant opinion, guidance and advice on any patient referred to the department. The appointee will share the responsibility for the maintenance of evidence-based guidance to support care of the patients. In addition to the general medical commitments the appointee will undertake 3 rheumatology clinics a week and attend ward referrals and provide cover to infusion unit and support the specialist rheumatology nurses.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-MDEMER-6700814A

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide consultant medical services to patients admitted to the emergency assessment and discharge unit (EADU) and supervise junior doctors involved in the care.

Provide Rheumatology services for the trust which includes running outpatient clinics, supporting specialist nurses, supporting day unit and seeing inpatient referrals. for these patients.

Collaborate with the other Consultants a system of mutual out-of-hours cover for Acute and General Internal Medicine and cover for annual, study and professional leave.

Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospital.

Maintain and develop team working practices involving other medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals.

Please see attached job description for full list of duties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide consultant medical services to patients admitted to the emergency assessment and discharge unit (EADU) and supervise junior doctors involved in the care.

Provide Rheumatology services for the trust which includes running outpatient clinics, supporting specialist nurses, supporting day unit and seeing inpatient referrals. for these patients.

Collaborate with the other Consultants a system of mutual out-of-hours cover for Acute and General Internal Medicine and cover for annual, study and professional leave.

Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospital.

Maintain and develop team working practices involving other medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals.

Please see attached job description for full list of duties.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
MRCP or equivalent
Hold a certificate or being within 6 months of completion of training or being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview.
Full GMC registration

Desirable

MD/PhD

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Rheumatology
Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within General Medicine.

Academic Achievements

Essential

Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
Experience of conducting clinical audit

Key Skills

Essential

Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
Able to form part of a team and recognise the importance of team working
Ability to work under pressure

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
MRCP or equivalent
Hold a certificate or being within 6 months of completion of training or being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview.
Full GMC registration

Desirable

MD/PhD

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Rheumatology
Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within General Medicine.

Academic Achievements

Essential

Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
Experience of conducting clinical audit

Key Skills

Essential

Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
Able to form part of a team and recognise the importance of team working
Ability to work under pressure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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