Job summary
**PLEASE NOTE DUE TO A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICANTS WE WILL BE CLOSING THIS ADVERT IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS**
We welcome applications for the post of Specialty Doctor in Rheumatology, we are a progressive department who supports research and development.
This appointment will enhance the care of Rheumatology patients within outpatient and inpatient environments, assisting the consultant team and specialties nurses to provide a high quality and safe service that meets the needs of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw population. The post holder will be expected to work across all sites within DBTH
Main duties of the job
- Examination, investigation and treatment of patients attending the Rheumatology Department.
- Supervise other staff including junior doctors and specialist nurses.
- Participation in the internal education activities of the Department including teaching nurses, medical students, junior doctors and other visitors to the Department.
- Participation in the external educational activities, including meetings and courses hosted by the Department.
- Participation in the research, audit and clinical governance activities of the Department.
- Providing medical support to non-medical staff of the clinic.
- Performance of administrative tasks relevant to Rheumatology (such as writing of letters to colleagues and patients, compiling data, development of clinic protocols).
- Clinical liaison with other hospital departments, general practitioners and other agencies as required.
- The post holder must work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed planned activity for inpatient and outpatient services.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is a medium sized Teaching Hospital with big ambitions.We serve a population of over 420,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. Supported by both Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield, and with approval from NHS Improvement, we have attained Teaching Hospital status which will enable us to further enhance education and training capacity, grow research capability and improve the recruitment and retention of high quality staff across all professions.
This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department who are seeking a Specialist Doctor to join a team of 4 consultants, Junior Drs, specialist nursing staff and fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties.
The post will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary with cross site working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the full Job description and person specification as attached, please direct any queries to our Medical HR Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the full Job description and person specification as attached, please direct any queries to our Medical HR Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
Desirable
- Higher degree (eg MD, PhD)
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of rheumatology
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
Desirable
- Experience of leading teams and managing a service
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology and experience of carrying out quality improvement projects
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
Desirable
- Higher degree (eg MD, PhD)
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of rheumatology
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
Desirable
- Experience of leading teams and managing a service
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology and experience of carrying out quality improvement projects
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
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).
