Job summary
This is a 12 month fixed term post. The post holder will work closely with a team of Consultant Rheumatologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, a GPVTS trainee and Staff nurses. They will be expected to initiate and provide sound clinical/medical practices to patient under the care of the Rheumatology team, mostly in outpatient clinic but also if they are admitted under other general medical teams.
Main duties of the job
Investigating and initiating medical management of patients with a variety of rheumatological conditions
Patient assessment both in clinic and when reviewing ward-referrals
Drug prescription in clinic, for ward patients and for patients attending the Day Case Unit
Undertaking reviews of patients with rheumatological issues admitted under other medical teams (e-Purples)
Participate in ward rounds with the Consultants
Participate in routine blood monitoring of patients together with the GPVTS trainee
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registration
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st or 2nd degree
- Completed /nearing completion of MRCP
- Advanced Life Support
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Strong clinical and personal capability
- Ability to organise and manage outpatients priorities
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
- Excellent IT Skills
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Appropriate specialty experience
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Conceptual and analytical skills
Research & Teaching Skills
Essential
- Continuing to commit to medical education
Desirable
- GCP Training
- Teaching qualification or course
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registration
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st or 2nd degree
- Completed /nearing completion of MRCP
- Advanced Life Support
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Strong clinical and personal capability
- Ability to organise and manage outpatients priorities
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
- Excellent IT Skills
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Appropriate specialty experience
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Conceptual and analytical skills
Research & Teaching Skills
Essential
- Continuing to commit to medical education
Desirable
- GCP Training
- Teaching qualification or course
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).
