Consultant in Rheumatology

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a dynamic team of 7.2 WTE consultants, with three colleagues with dual accreditation in Rheumatology and GIM. We are supported by 10 enthusiastic nurse practitioners, 5 band 7 (three independent prescribers) and 5 band 6s. Our Specialist Nurses run outpatient clinics, a Patient Advice Line service, provide joint injection clinics and support the role of the medical team. The medical team also has the valuable support of a Clinical Assistant, 2 Specialist Registrars, 1 GPVTS trainee and 1 FY2 doctor.

We are part of a friendly and strong Wessex Rheumatology network with regular CTD and US meetings. The department has got 5 Musculoskeletal Ultrasound machines, which are available for use in clinic and there is the option of developing further skills in this area if you are interested in doing so.

We have an active research team consisting of a Study Co-ordinator, Lead Research Consultant, Clinical Administrative Assistant and a part-time research nurse who work across both sites, facilitating enrolment in both NIHR Portfolio studies and commercial clinical trials.

There is dedicated administrative support for the whole rheumatology team.

Person Specification

Clinical Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients
• Wide experience in all aspects of Rheumatology

Desirable

• Participation in local and national audit
• Management training and experience
• To provide a range of services to compliment the current skill mix of the department.

Professional Qualification

Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of completion of CCT at time of interview
• GMC registration

Desirable

• Attended appropriate training courses
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Research & Teaching skills:

Essential

• Evidence of participation in research
• Continuing to commit to medical education
• Experience of Teaching (Medical Students, peers, MDT)

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Other Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Clinical Skills & Ability

Essential

• Strong clinical and personal capability
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT Skills

Desirable

• Conceptual and analytical skills
• Evidence of implementing evidencebased guidelines
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound and temporal artery ultrasound experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke Hospital

Basingstoke Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)