Job summary
The Rheumatology team at DGFT consists of an established group of 8 substantive consultants, clinical nurse specialists and allied health professionals providing a wide range of general and sub-specialist rheumatology services to the local population and beyond. Due to retirement planning, we are delighted to advertise a 10 PA Consultant Rheumatologist post to lead the sub-specialist vasculitis service and support the departmental research portfolio. Applications for part time working will be equally considered and the post can be modified for the appropriate candidate.
The team work out of three sites at present (Russells Hall Hospital which has inpatient, daycase and outpatient facilities, and the outpatient units at the Corbett and Guest hospitals); it is envisaged that expansion of the service in to community based sites will occur in the next couple of years. The team at DGFT runs sub-specialist clinics in connective tissue disease, vasculitis, osteoporosis, early arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, scleroderma and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Main duties of the job
- To collaborate and work to maintain and develop outpatient, inpatient & day case rheumatology services.
- To provide, with the other Consultants in the specialty, a system of cover for annual, study and professional leave.
- To collaborate with Nurse Specialists in developing care plans and supervising clinical care.
- To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trusts
- To develop a special interest to complement those of the existing Consultants in the department in accordance with the priorities of the Trust.
- To develop appropriate services and techniques required to fulfil clinical needs, within available resources.
- To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff, in conjunction with colleagues.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant professional qualifications
- oDegree from a recognised University
- oMRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification
- oEligible for entry on GMC specialist register for rheumatology alone or with General Internal Medicine (within 6 months)
Relevant registration requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a license to practice
Relevant knowledge and experience requirements
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required
- Experience of teaching special clinical skills
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant professional qualifications
- oDegree from a recognised University
- oMRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification
- oEligible for entry on GMC specialist register for rheumatology alone or with General Internal Medicine (within 6 months)
Relevant registration requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a license to practice
Relevant knowledge and experience requirements
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required
- Experience of teaching special clinical skills
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
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).
