Job summary
Rheumatology Consultant
10 sessions per week
Permanent
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Closing Date: 23rd May 2025
Interview Date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly**
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- A major focus for the department is expanding its ultrasound scanning abilities and training the specialist nurses and Doctor(s) to focus on inflammatory arthritis with the team in collaboration with Local university links and on site mentors within the Radiology department.
- There are monthly Rheumatology team meetings and new biological weekly MDTs is in the process of being arranged with the team dedicated Rheumatology Pharmacist, Clinical Nurse Specialists and physiotherapy team to which service development SPA is allocated in the job plan to assist in the development of this service. A special interest will be welcomed and encouraged to grow and advance the team and service. This is an opportunity for an innovative Consultant Rheumatologist who is ready for a new challenge and prepared to contribute to shaping the future of Rheumatology services at the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
- This will be delivering outpatient Rheumatology services to the local population serviced by the George Eliot Hospital Trust, to share facilities and provide continuity to patients, staff and deliver high standards of care. Specific duties will include 5 out-patient clinics per week, with a template of 3 news and 6 follow up patients. The number of clinics required per year will be annualised. An Early Arthritis clinic is delivered at the base hospital, with Dr Saravana leading on this as an area of specialist interest and the infusion service.
- This is a full-time post for a pure Consultant Rheumatologist (10 PA).
- The appointee will work in collaboration with the other Rheumatologist in the Trust.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive rheumatology service for the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved
- Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice
- Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.
- Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan
- The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
- The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
- Attend departmental meetings including the weekly hospital postgraduate educational meeting and radiology meetings
- Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained
**For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached**
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive rheumatology service for the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved
- Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice
- Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.
- Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan
- The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
- The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
- Attend departmental meetings including the weekly hospital postgraduate educational meeting and radiology meetings
- Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained
**For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached**
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough & broad training in adult rheumatology
- Teaching and commitment to education post- and under- graduate levels
Desirable
- Higher qualification in education
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
- Evidence of completed and published research
- Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
Desirable
- Experience of having supervised and supported research students
Key Skills
Essential
- Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Desirable
- Attended a course in NHS leadership
- Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups
Other
Essential
- Fluent in verbal and written English
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
- Good previous attendance record
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough & broad training in adult rheumatology
- Teaching and commitment to education post- and under- graduate levels
Desirable
- Higher qualification in education
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
- Evidence of completed and published research
- Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
Desirable
- Experience of having supervised and supported research students
Key Skills
Essential
- Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Desirable
- Attended a course in NHS leadership
- Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups
Other
Essential
- Fluent in verbal and written English
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
- Good previous attendance record
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
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).
