Senior Fellow in Rheumatology

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

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Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join the rheumatology team at Southampton General Hospital and develop specialist training across the spectrum of rheumatic disease, including the management of patients with inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue diseases in this nationally regarded rheumatology department. You will be encouraged to develop skills in musculoskeletal ultrasound and have the opportunity to develop your research portfolio and be involved in clinical trials. You will join a team of four professors, nine consultant rheumatologists, two Specialty Trainees, two IMTs and six nurse specialists.

It is a full time 1-year fixed term post (with the possibility of a longer-term extension) Part-time applications will be considered.

About us

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Date posted

29 August 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT1244

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

You will join the team of rheumatologists at Southampton General Hospital and will be responsible for running outpatient clinics in rheumatology in addition to reviewing inpatients. As one of 3 middle grade doctors you will be responsible for holding the rheumatology on-call bleep. In daytime hours, providing advice to GP's and secondary care specialists. You also be encouraged to supervise 2 IMT doctors who rotate through rheumatology as part of their medical/GP rotation. You will be encouraged to take part in our education programme including teaching medical students and will have the opportunity to develop skills in musculoskeletal ultrasound and research.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate must exhibit behaviours that meet the Trust's values.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practise, and have completed at least Part 1 of MRCP.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training

Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)

A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1244 - This vacancy closes on or before:12th September 2024

Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

You will join the team of rheumatologists at Southampton General Hospital and will be responsible for running outpatient clinics in rheumatology in addition to reviewing inpatients. As one of 3 middle grade doctors you will be responsible for holding the rheumatology on-call bleep. In daytime hours, providing advice to GP's and secondary care specialists. You also be encouraged to supervise 2 IMT doctors who rotate through rheumatology as part of their medical/GP rotation. You will be encouraged to take part in our education programme including teaching medical students and will have the opportunity to develop skills in musculoskeletal ultrasound and research.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate must exhibit behaviours that meet the Trust's values.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practise, and have completed at least Part 1 of MRCP.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training

Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)

A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1244 - This vacancy closes on or before:12th September 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification (e.g., BM, BMBS)
  • GMC licence to practice in UK
  • MRCP Part 1

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 2

Previous or relevant experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of postgraduate rheumatology
  • Previous experience of working in an out-patient setting and running out-patient clinics (rheumatology desirable)
  • Experience or training in MSK ultrasound
  • Research experience
  • Delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Joint injections
  • Working within a multidisciplinary team

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Team-working
  • Time-management
  • IT skills
  • Communication skills
  • Evidence of keeping up to date with continual professional development

Living the Trust values

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification (e.g., BM, BMBS)
  • GMC licence to practice in UK
  • MRCP Part 1

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 2

Previous or relevant experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of postgraduate rheumatology
  • Previous experience of working in an out-patient setting and running out-patient clinics (rheumatology desirable)
  • Experience or training in MSK ultrasound
  • Research experience
  • Delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Joint injections
  • Working within a multidisciplinary team

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Team-working
  • Time-management
  • IT skills
  • Communication skills
  • Evidence of keeping up to date with continual professional development

Living the Trust values

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Rheumatologist

Dr Christopher Holroyd

christopher.holroyd@uhs.nhs.uk

02381206360

Date posted

29 August 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT1244

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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