Job summary
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.
Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for care.
We run a Shropshire wide service for patients based on a Hub and Spoke model with Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital as the Hub and various other sites (spokes) within the county from where we offer our service to patients.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant Rheumatologist who will contribute to the provision and development of our high quality service. Sessional commitments will include outpatient clinics at RJAH and a number of outreach sites, review of inpatients, and multidisciplinary clinical meetings.
There is also an opportunity to develop a special interest in Metabolic Medicine and to be part of the consultanton-call rota, but this is not essential.
Main duties of the job
Our Rheumatology team consists of seven experienced consultant rheumatologists, three specialty Doctors and six clinical nurse specialists. We also have support from specialist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and a specialist Rheumatology Pharmacist.
Our Rheumatology team is the lead provider for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin providing services at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Gobowen, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, The Princess Royal Hospital Telford, Euston House Telford, Ludlow Community Hospital, Whitchurch Community Hospital. Additionally, we also provide an outreach clinic in Newtown Powys.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A vacancy has arisen in the Rheumatology Department and we are looking to appoint a consultant rheumatologist to join our growing and expanding service. The post holder will join a team of rheumatologists and metabolic bone clinicians at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RJAH). There will also be an opportunity to develop a special interest (for e.g., in Metabolic bone disease) in other aspects of rheumatology and related services and to participate in the consultant on-call rota for perioperative medicine, but this is not essential.
RJAH provides services for a population well in excess of 750,000 people from Shropshire, Mid Wales, North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The hospital receives secondary and tertiary referrals from an even wider area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A vacancy has arisen in the Rheumatology Department and we are looking to appoint a consultant rheumatologist to join our growing and expanding service. The post holder will join a team of rheumatologists and metabolic bone clinicians at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RJAH). There will also be an opportunity to develop a special interest (for e.g., in Metabolic bone disease) in other aspects of rheumatology and related services and to participate in the consultant on-call rota for perioperative medicine, but this is not essential.
RJAH provides services for a population well in excess of 750,000 people from Shropshire, Mid Wales, North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The hospital receives secondary and tertiary referrals from an even wider area.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Comprehensive general professional training through medical specialties.
- Higher professional training in Rheumatology.
Desirable
- Training in aspects of osteoporosis. Community or population based clinical services - organisation and evaluation.
Experience Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Currently practicing
- Demonstrable competency in the management of patients with rheumatic disease and the delivery of those services.
- Wide experience in aspects of rheumatology
Desirable
- Involvement in the development of, or experience of establishing and developing rheumatology services - in acute and/or community settings.
- Current general medicine clinical practice including managing patients in high dependency setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice and with no restrictions on practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatoogy, via CCT or CESR
- Proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview
- European Community Rights
- Primary Medical Degree
- MRCP (or Equivalent)
Desirable
- Further higher qualification.
- General Internal Medicine
Academic achievement, research and publication. Teaching experience
Essential
- Exposure to research; some teaching, presentation and publication experience.
Desirable
- Academic training together with research and publication.
- Involvement with assessment, appraisal and postgraduate education.
Audit, Clinical governance, Information Technology, Management
Essential
- Audit used in practice; exposure to clinical governance, routine computer and internet usage.
Desirable
- Evidence-based practice and guideline development experience. Interest in development of electronic patient record systems.
Clinical Leadership
Essential
- Basic understanding and practice of clinical leadership [with reference to the clinical leadership framework: personal qualities, working with others, managing services, improving services, setting direction]
- Demonstrates what makes teams work effectively
Desirable
- Competence, demonstrated through experience, in managing & improving clinical services; setting direction for service developments.
- Practical experience of clinical service evaluation and review.
Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills; ability to work under pressure; team working and people management skills essential.
- Ability to organise resources effectively - including self
Desirable
- Team enhancing leadership skills.
- Service and specialty development.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Comprehensive general professional training through medical specialties.
- Higher professional training in Rheumatology.
Desirable
- Training in aspects of osteoporosis. Community or population based clinical services - organisation and evaluation.
Experience Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Currently practicing
- Demonstrable competency in the management of patients with rheumatic disease and the delivery of those services.
- Wide experience in aspects of rheumatology
Desirable
- Involvement in the development of, or experience of establishing and developing rheumatology services - in acute and/or community settings.
- Current general medicine clinical practice including managing patients in high dependency setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice and with no restrictions on practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatoogy, via CCT or CESR
- Proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview
- European Community Rights
- Primary Medical Degree
- MRCP (or Equivalent)
Desirable
- Further higher qualification.
- General Internal Medicine
Academic achievement, research and publication. Teaching experience
Essential
- Exposure to research; some teaching, presentation and publication experience.
Desirable
- Academic training together with research and publication.
- Involvement with assessment, appraisal and postgraduate education.
Audit, Clinical governance, Information Technology, Management
Essential
- Audit used in practice; exposure to clinical governance, routine computer and internet usage.
Desirable
- Evidence-based practice and guideline development experience. Interest in development of electronic patient record systems.
Clinical Leadership
Essential
- Basic understanding and practice of clinical leadership [with reference to the clinical leadership framework: personal qualities, working with others, managing services, improving services, setting direction]
- Demonstrates what makes teams work effectively
Desirable
- Competence, demonstrated through experience, in managing & improving clinical services; setting direction for service developments.
- Practical experience of clinical service evaluation and review.
Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills; ability to work under pressure; team working and people management skills essential.
- Ability to organise resources effectively - including self
Desirable
- Team enhancing leadership skills.
- Service and specialty development.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Gobowen
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
