Job summary
This post is for a full time Consultant Rheumatologist appointment at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will join a friendly & dynamic Rheumatology team.
The Rheumatology Department lies within the Medicine Division comprising of Cardiology, Respiratory, Renal, Neurology, Dermatology and Rheumatology. The Division is led by a Divisional Director and the Chief of Medicine (clinical).
Department is based at Kettering General Hospital Foundation Trust and sees approximately 7,000 patients annually. This is split by approximately 1500 new patients and 5500 follow ups.
There is a weekly departmental meeting and weekly hospital Grand Rounds during academic term times. There are regular cohorts of medical students (from University of Leicester) within the department and the post-holder is expected to contribute to their teaching. There will be opportunities to conduct audits and take part in regional (eg; Midlands Rheumatology Society) meetings.
Applicants should be MB ChB, MRCP (or equivalent), and be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Rheumatology, or be eligible for entry within 6 months. Applications from such candidates interested in working flexibly or part-time are welcome. An ability to work independently, and more importantly as a team, whilst working calmly under pressure is essential.
Main duties of the job
Consultant in Rheumatology at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Special Interests
An interest in osteoporosis/metabolic bone diseases will be desirable. Development of specialist interests will be encouraged and supported by the Clinical Director subject to organisational need.
Clinical Duties
Clinical duties will include all those normally expected in a Rheumatology Department in the UK. Fixed sessions will include sessions spent providing outpatient clinics across KGH main site, Corby, Wellingborough and the new Nene Park development in Irthlingborough. Clinic session time includes travel to the outlying clinics where applicable.
There are no on call commitments with this post.
Duties other than those specified will be in accordance with the Job Plan to be agreed with the appointee, the Clinical Director and the Chief Executive, and will allow time for administration, teaching, clinical audit and Continued Professional Development.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities for a whole-time contract of 10 PA split between DCC and SPA.
Please see JD for more information on the Job plan.
The Job Plan will be reviewed after three months and then annually, following appraisal.
There is an expectation that there will be prospective cover and that consultants will cover ward referrals as required.
The Job Plan will:
- be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year;
- cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities;
- provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external;
- include personal objectives with details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objective.
All consultants will undergo appraisal and revalidation, comply with the terms and conditions of the organisation and ensure their statutory and mandatory training is current and compliant.
Mentoring
Mentoring is available for all new consultant staff, this is designed to help and assist new appointees to settle into working at Kettering General Hospital as easily as possible. It is designed to assist individuals in a personal way to familiarise them with the Trust and how things work in practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities for a whole-time contract of 10 PA split between DCC and SPA.
Please see JD for more information on the Job plan.
The Job Plan will be reviewed after three months and then annually, following appraisal.
There is an expectation that there will be prospective cover and that consultants will cover ward referrals as required.
The Job Plan will:
- be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year;
- cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities;
- provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external;
- include personal objectives with details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objective.
All consultants will undergo appraisal and revalidation, comply with the terms and conditions of the organisation and ensure their statutory and mandatory training is current and compliant.
Mentoring
Mentoring is available for all new consultant staff, this is designed to help and assist new appointees to settle into working at Kettering General Hospital as easily as possible. It is designed to assist individuals in a personal way to familiarise them with the Trust and how things work in practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCP(UK)
- Successful completion of SpR training in Rheumatology (or CCT within 6 months of AAC)
- CCT holder in Rheumatology or eligibility to be on the Specialist register in Rheumatology within 6 months
- Current certification BLS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCP(UK)
- Successful completion of SpR training in Rheumatology (or CCT within 6 months of AAC)
- CCT holder in Rheumatology or eligibility to be on the Specialist register in Rheumatology within 6 months
- Current certification BLS
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).
