Job summary
Why look anywhere else?
We are actively seeking 2 Consultant Rheumatologists (full or part-time welcomed) to join a dynamic team in a rapidly developing rheumatology department which is part of the expanding university teaching hospital in Britain's Ocean City.
You will work within a supportive MDT team including our knowledgeable nursing team and junior doctors alongside helpful management and admin teams.
This is an opportunity to live and work in one of the most attractive parts of England, with easy access to both coasts of Devon and Cornwall with beautiful beaches, close proximity to Dartmoor National Park, the Tamar Valley and South Hams. There are excellent local schools.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop a specialist interest or bolster existing specialist services, alongside continued provision for general rheumatology.
Main duties of the job
You will:
- complement the clinical activities of the existing 4 full-time Consultant Rheumatologists, and will be expected to undertake responsibility for appropriate development of the Rheumatology services within the catchment area.
- be expected to teach on the PUPSMD undergraduate course. The rheumatology department has a commitment to provide teaching during term time for the fourth and fifth year medical students. There are also opportunities to design and deliver optional Special Study Units, to give seminars and plenary sessions, to be involved in medical school clinical exams and to be educational supervisor to students at all stages of the undergraduate course. Time for teaching and preparation is arranged by mutual agreement within the Trust's annual job planning and appraisal process.
- be actively involved in the training and teaching of trainee medical staff, help with the CPD of other members of the clinical team, and other post-graduate educational activities. There are weekly X-ray and MDT meetings.
- be able to apply for an honorary teaching or research post with PCMD. The Peninsula Medical School offers postgraduate courses for a Certificate, Diploma or MSc in Professional Studies in Health, with pathways in Education, Research and Medicine in Remote Environments.
- be expected to cross cover with existing consultants for periods of annual or study leave.
- be expected to participate in cpd, cme and professional development, and annual appraisal and revalidation.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
Duties include
1:6 hot week (on-call week - cat B)
Triaging referrals and answering A&G requests
Teaching & assessing medical students
GCA & EIA urgent referrals
Supporting nursing team and junior doctor team
Option to carry out clinics in peripheral hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
Duties include
1:6 hot week (on-call week - cat B)
Triaging referrals and answering A&G requests
Teaching & assessing medical students
GCA & EIA urgent referrals
Supporting nursing team and junior doctor team
Option to carry out clinics in peripheral hospitals.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Special Training
Essential
- To hold MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification and to be on the GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatology (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview) via Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualifications (eg MSc, MD or PhD).
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing routine and complex rheumatological presentations in both in and outpatient settings
Desirable
- Evidence of development of specialist interest/providing specialist clinics.
Research and Clinical Audit
Essential
- An understanding of and experience in undertaking audit in clinical practice
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing research interests with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Teaching
Essential
- Ability, commitment and experience in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Desirable
- A teaching qualification, evidence of supervision of projects.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- A proven track record of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating orally and in writing, establishing good working relationships with colleagues, and ability to delegate appropriately.
Desirable
- good leadership qualities
Management
Essential
- Evidence of running rheumatology clinics and participation in the management process
Desirable
- Formal management/training qualification
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Special Training
Essential
- To hold MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification and to be on the GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatology (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview) via Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualifications (eg MSc, MD or PhD).
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing routine and complex rheumatological presentations in both in and outpatient settings
Desirable
- Evidence of development of specialist interest/providing specialist clinics.
Research and Clinical Audit
Essential
- An understanding of and experience in undertaking audit in clinical practice
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing research interests with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Teaching
Essential
- Ability, commitment and experience in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Desirable
- A teaching qualification, evidence of supervision of projects.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- A proven track record of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating orally and in writing, establishing good working relationships with colleagues, and ability to delegate appropriately.
Desirable
- good leadership qualities
Management
Essential
- Evidence of running rheumatology clinics and participation in the management process
Desirable
- Formal management/training qualification
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).
