Job summary
Consultant Rheumatologist10 PA'sPermanent postAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Rheumatologist to join our high-performing and dedicated team on a full or part-time basis with flexible job plan arrangements and possible flexible working conditions.
The main duties of the role will be providing personalised care for patients in an outpatient setting, responding to GP advice and guidance requests, triaging new referrals and providing ward consultations to inpatients. You will also contribute significantly to multidisciplinary teams whilst receiving support for your own specialist development. There are also opportunities to be closely involved with education and training of junior doctors and allied health professionals and research with the department that is closely linked with the University of Manchester.
The role is within Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust, working from the Tameside Hospital site located to the east of Manchester at the border of the stunning Peak District.
Main duties of the job
- Providing high-quality, personalised care for patients, mainly through an outpatient setting but also through inpatient ward referrals.
- Triaging new referrals to the service and responding in a timely manner to advice and guidance requests from GPs.
- Significant contribution to multidisciplinary teams.
- Providing clinical supervision and leadership to all members of the speciality team.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is expected to work alongside the existing Rheumatology Consultants.
- The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest to fit in with the future development of the department.
- To provide timely advice for inpatient referrals from other colleagues within the Trust as requested.
- To provide out-patient services including both new and follow-up Rheumatology patients and advice and guidance requests as per agreed job plan.
- Developing existing clinical protocols and pathways to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of diagnosis, treatment and discharge.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support and clinical supervision to other members of that team.
- Organising training and development opportunities in Rheumatology for medical, nursing, therapy and other staff associated with the Rheumatology Department.
- Promoting effective communication within the department and with the wider hospital by regular liaison with specialist medical and service departments within the hospital.
- Investigating and implementing new ways of managing Rheumatology related admissions.
- Take part in the professional supervision and development of all the junior doctors within the Rheumatology including appraisal and personal development planning.
- Demonstrate commitment to, and participation in, Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit.
- The post holder will participate in the day to day running of the division.
- The post holder will be expected to contribute to a fully clinically integrated service across the division.
- There is no on-call requirement for the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is expected to work alongside the existing Rheumatology Consultants.
- The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest to fit in with the future development of the department.
- To provide timely advice for inpatient referrals from other colleagues within the Trust as requested.
- To provide out-patient services including both new and follow-up Rheumatology patients and advice and guidance requests as per agreed job plan.
- Developing existing clinical protocols and pathways to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of diagnosis, treatment and discharge.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support and clinical supervision to other members of that team.
- Organising training and development opportunities in Rheumatology for medical, nursing, therapy and other staff associated with the Rheumatology Department.
- Promoting effective communication within the department and with the wider hospital by regular liaison with specialist medical and service departments within the hospital.
- Investigating and implementing new ways of managing Rheumatology related admissions.
- Take part in the professional supervision and development of all the junior doctors within the Rheumatology including appraisal and personal development planning.
- Demonstrate commitment to, and participation in, Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit.
- The post holder will participate in the day to day running of the division.
- The post holder will be expected to contribute to a fully clinically integrated service across the division.
- There is no on-call requirement for the post.
Person Specification
Registration/Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a valid license to practice.
- Inclusion on the specialist Register/admission to the Register within 6 months (CCST or CCT in Rheumatology or within six months of entitlement).
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- MRCP UK or Ireland.
- MRCP Rheumatology.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Rheumatology.
- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Rheumatology.
- Good understanding of clinical governance.
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Evidence of participation in research.
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals.
Communication
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to patients' needs.
- Able to explain things clearly- particularly complex or sensitive information.
Person Specification
Registration/Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a valid license to practice.
- Inclusion on the specialist Register/admission to the Register within 6 months (CCST or CCT in Rheumatology or within six months of entitlement).
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- MRCP UK or Ireland.
- MRCP Rheumatology.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Rheumatology.
- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Rheumatology.
- Good understanding of clinical governance.
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Evidence of participation in research.
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals.
Communication
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to patients' needs.
- Able to explain things clearly- particularly complex or sensitive 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).
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).
