Trust Grade Specialist Registrar
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Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Trust Grade Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology. The post will commence in February 2022 and will be based at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post is offered as full time permanent or on a fixed term basis for 12 months initially and can be extended to 2 years provided satisfactory performance.The post-holder will join a friendly and dynamic Rheumatology team and this job provides a valuable opportunity for a doctor planning a career in rheumatology. The commitments include Out-Patient clinics, performing specialist ward referrals and supporting junior trainees in providing biologics therapies & other infusions in the day unit.
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise and have obtained MBBS (or equivalent). Full MRCP or equivalent will be desirable.Only online applications will be considered. Candidates may discuss the post and arrange visits with Dr Anoop Kuttikat, Consultant Rheumatologist & Clinical Lead: akuttikat@nhs.net If you have any queries regarding the application form please contact medical staffing quoting the relevant reference.The post you are applying for will be subject to satisfactory DBS Check and all other preemployment checks required by the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post is based within the Rheumatology Unit at Kettering General Hospital.
The post holder will join a friendly & dynamic Rheumatology team comprising of 3 Consultants, 1 Specialist Registrar (East Midlands rotation with National Training Number), 1 Trust grade Specialist Registrar (this post), 1 GP trainee/SHO grade, 1 Foundation Year one (shared 50% with Dermatology) & 4 Rheumatology Nurse Practitioners.
The post involves responsibility for participation in the Rheumatology Service at the Kettering General Hospital. This consists of: out-patient clinics, responsibility for timely review of Rheumatology in-patient referrals, and liaison with junior doctors to ensure the timely and safe delivery of biological therapies & other infusions in the day unit. The post-holder will be fully supervised by the Rheumatology Consultants.
There is a weekly departmental meeting and weekly hospital Grand Roundsduring academic term times. There are regular cohorts of medical students(from University of Leicester) within the department and the post-holder isexpected to contribute to their teaching. There will be opportunities to conduct audits and take part in regional (eg; Midlands Rheumatology Society) meetings.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Details
Date posted
23 December 2021
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£33,885 to £51,069 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
264-3597169-MED-B
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
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