Job summary
Applications are invited for a 4 days (8 PAs) post for a general rheumatologist with an interest in Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD) at Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust. The service is delivered from Aintree University and Broadgreen Hospitals, covering all the trust sites.
The applicant should have an interest in CTD or willing to develop expertise on this field The person appointed will have their sessions at Aintree Hospital initially, with potential across-site working and eventually at the designated specialist hub for the new department.
The Rheumatology directorate has embraced the exciting opportunity offered by the merger to lead, optimise and redesign rheumatology services across Liverpool and wider region, increasing the tertiary service footprint in the Northwest.
The post holder will be working with a group of highly motivated colleagues and a large multidisciplinary team that includes a nurse consultant and specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and rheumatology pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside rheumatology colleagues in delivering outpatient services and consulting on inpatient referrals.
The post will include:
- General rheumatology clinics
- One specialist CTD clinic
- 1:6 rota as consultant of the week (9-5pm) to cover referrals
- 1:6 rota to manage the e-RAS (triaging new referrals) and Advice and Guidance
- Participation in ILD combined clinic (every 2 months), Rheumatology MDT (weekly), renal MDT (monthly), specialist regional MDT (once a month)
- Expectation to contribute in the development of specialist services.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a 4 days (8 PAs) post for a general rheumatologist with an interest in Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD) at Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust. The service is delivered from Aintree University and Broadgreen Hospitals, covering all the trust sites.
The applicant should have an interest in CTD or willing to develop expertise on this field The person appointed will have their sessions at Aintree Hospital initially, with potential across-site working and eventually at the designated specialist hub for the new department. He/she will be joining a team of 13 consultants and a large multidisciplinary team, with the exceptional opportunity to contribute to shape the new joint department and expand and further develop the specialist services.
Applicants are required to hold Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Medicine or equivalent qualifications, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council with licence to practise and listed on the Specialist Register or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a 4 days (8 PAs) post for a general rheumatologist with an interest in Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD) at Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust. The service is delivered from Aintree University and Broadgreen Hospitals, covering all the trust sites.
The applicant should have an interest in CTD or willing to develop expertise on this field The person appointed will have their sessions at Aintree Hospital initially, with potential across-site working and eventually at the designated specialist hub for the new department. He/she will be joining a team of 13 consultants and a large multidisciplinary team, with the exceptional opportunity to contribute to shape the new joint department and expand and further develop the specialist services.
Applicants are required to hold Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Medicine or equivalent qualifications, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council with licence to practise and listed on the Specialist Register or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCST in rheumatology (or within 6 months)
Desirable
- Academic/university post Higher degree (PhD)
Cliinical Experience
Essential
- Strong background in all aspects of general rheumatology with additional experience in CTD related conditions
Desirable
- Specialist experience in CTD Fellowship in CTD or related conditions
Research
Essential
- Experience in academic research
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Previous experience of teaching students/ junior doctors / PAMs
Desirable
- Educational supervisor accreditation Teaching qualifications or training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCST in rheumatology (or within 6 months)
Desirable
- Academic/university post Higher degree (PhD)
Cliinical Experience
Essential
- Strong background in all aspects of general rheumatology with additional experience in CTD related conditions
Desirable
- Specialist experience in CTD Fellowship in CTD or related conditions
Research
Essential
- Experience in academic research
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Previous experience of teaching students/ junior doctors / PAMs
Desirable
- Educational supervisor accreditation Teaching qualifications or training
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).
