Job summary
The post is full time Rheumatology with General Medicine and Acute Medical on-calls - proportions for these can be negotiated depending on successful candidate's special interests. The post will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. He/she will be supported in their work by a secretary, junior medical staff and all members of the MDT.
Main duties of the job
The emphasis will be on clinical Rheumatology. However, specialty interests are welcomed with existing members of the department currently expressing interests in inflammatory joint disease, connective tissue disease, hypermobility, teaching and ultrasound. Participation in the NEIAA is expected and optional contributions to the NIHR research program exists, with the department having access to the research team.
The appointed consultant will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues the medical contribution to management. He/she is expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, and to follow the approved standing orders, financial instructions and standards of conduct. In particular, where he/she manages employees of the Trust, he/she will be expected to follow both national employment law and local personnel policies and procedures. These include personnel policies for control of infection. He/she will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact him/her when on call.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Consultant Rheumatologists will have access to two 25 bedded medical wards. Successful applicants will be expected to support one of these two wards alongside the diabetes and haematology teams. There are currently 2 foundation doctors, 3 internal medicine trainees (IMT1-3) along with specialty trainees (ST4+) who provide general and specialty cover on the ward.
We are in the process of developing an ultrasound service within our early inflammatory arthritis pathway. Any applicant with an interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound is invited to develop this service with support from fellow Consultants. The department currently has good links with our radiology department to provide temporal artery ultrasound for GCA referrals.
Osteoporosis and open access DEXA service is run by the Elderly Care Team however any appointee with an interest in osteoporosis could participate in the service.
In addition to general Rheumatology clinics the department has the following specialist clinics
- Early arthritis clinic with access to ultrasound
- Connective tissue disease clinic with MDT
- Combined Psoriatic arthritis clinics Consultant and Nurse led
The Rheumatology teams have a regular meeting on a Tuesday afternoon between 4 and 5 to discuss clinical cases, emerging business themes etc. The clinical Rheumatology team is also invited to 6-8 regional Rheumatology meetings each year on Tuesday afternoons, in addition to a Northern & Yorkshire annual conference. We have monthly Rheumatology clinical governance meetings and for any appointee undertaking a general medical role we also have monthly ward mortality meetings. Radiology meetings are monthly with access to MSK and lung radiologists. The team also undertake regional specialist trainee teaching twice per year at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Consultant Rheumatologists will have access to two 25 bedded medical wards. Successful applicants will be expected to support one of these two wards alongside the diabetes and haematology teams. There are currently 2 foundation doctors, 3 internal medicine trainees (IMT1-3) along with specialty trainees (ST4+) who provide general and specialty cover on the ward.
We are in the process of developing an ultrasound service within our early inflammatory arthritis pathway. Any applicant with an interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound is invited to develop this service with support from fellow Consultants. The department currently has good links with our radiology department to provide temporal artery ultrasound for GCA referrals.
Osteoporosis and open access DEXA service is run by the Elderly Care Team however any appointee with an interest in osteoporosis could participate in the service.
In addition to general Rheumatology clinics the department has the following specialist clinics
- Early arthritis clinic with access to ultrasound
- Connective tissue disease clinic with MDT
- Combined Psoriatic arthritis clinics Consultant and Nurse led
The Rheumatology teams have a regular meeting on a Tuesday afternoon between 4 and 5 to discuss clinical cases, emerging business themes etc. The clinical Rheumatology team is also invited to 6-8 regional Rheumatology meetings each year on Tuesday afternoons, in addition to a Northern & Yorkshire annual conference. We have monthly Rheumatology clinical governance meetings and for any appointee undertaking a general medical role we also have monthly ward mortality meetings. Radiology meetings are monthly with access to MSK and lung radiologists. The team also undertake regional specialist trainee teaching twice per year at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- completion of training in general internal medicine and rheumatology or equivalent overseas qualification or within 6 months of CCT.
Desirable
- ultrasound experience or teaching experience
essential
Essential
- full registration with the GMC
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- completion of training in general internal medicine and rheumatology or equivalent overseas qualification or within 6 months of CCT.
Desirable
- ultrasound experience or teaching experience
essential
Essential
- full registration with the GMC
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
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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).
