Job summary
Consultant - Rheumatology department
This a replacement, full time consultant appointment in response to a colleague returning to their country of origin. The successful applicant would join a team of 10 consultants.
We are looking for a colleague with an interest in connective tissue diseases. Our department currently has internationally reputed services in axial spondyloarthritis and primary systemic vasculitis. We would also welcome interests in other disease areas including transitional and adolescent rheumatology.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post which includes 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA
Outpatient clinics - 3 general rheumatology (typically 3 New and 9 follow-up); 1 specialist clinic (typically 3 New and 6 follow-up)
MDT - With radiology every week, Advanced therapies MDT in the department every week
Rheumatology On-call 1:6 (category B: expected within 2 hours) during which the appointee will also be expected to vet out-patient referrals, address advice and guidance queries from GPs, covering the rheumatology day unit queries and supporting the on-call rheumatology registrar.
Attendance is expected at quarterly regional meetings of the East Anglia Rheumatology Society (EARS) and the Eastern Network for Rare Autoimmune Diseases (ENRAD).
About us
The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of the busiest teaching trusts in England. We serve over 900,000 people across Norfolk, North Suffolk and surrounding areas for specialist services. In 2016/17 our 7,500 members of staff delivered 816,000 outpatient appointments, 90,000 day cases and 90,000 inpatient admissions from our two hospitals.
- The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is located on the Norwich Research Park and serves the population of Norfolk and Norfolk Suffolk and further afield for specialist services. It opened in 2001 and is a 1,200 bed teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities. We provide a wide range of secondary and tertiary services, including Accident and Emergency.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached detailed Job Description for this Consultant post for the main responsibilities and more details about our hospital in Norfolk
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached detailed Job Description for this Consultant post for the main responsibilities and more details about our hospital in Norfolk
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Person Specification
Communications
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, clinical colleagues and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) oCESR
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator. Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
Interests
Essential
- Connective tissue disease OR Transitional and adolescent rheumatology OR another special interest
Desirable
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals as a first or senior author
Person Specification
Communications
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, clinical colleagues and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) oCESR
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator. Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
Interests
Essential
- Connective tissue disease OR Transitional and adolescent rheumatology OR another special interest
Desirable
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals as a first or senior author
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).
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).
