Job summary
FREEMAN HOSPITAL
DIRECTORATE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL SERVICES - RHEUMATOLOGY
SENIOR RHEUMATOLOGY FELLOWSHIP IN MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND- POST CCT/SENIOR ST5+
This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to develop skills in musculoskeletal ultrasound within a talented and supportive Rheumatology team. The fellowship is funded through a Collaborative Working Project with Novartis Pharmaceuticals and is available for 12 months starting on or before the 4th September 2023.
The trainee/fellow will work under the supervision of 2 Consultant Rheumatologists; both are experienced Ultrasound Trainers who are regular faculty at both National and International Ultrasound courses, with European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) accreditation.
Applications/expressions of interest are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates, who are already working in Rheumatology at Registrar level. Candidates should have, or show a strong commitment to develop, a special interest in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
Main duties of the job
The main aims of this job are:
- To become a competent, independent Ultrasound Practitioner in Rheumatology. This could be demonstrated by completing the Ultrasound for Rheumatology Practice BSR (British Society for Rheumatology) Programme.
- To deliver a service improvement project in Psoriatic Arthritis and Ultrasound.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Dr Ben Thompson, Consultant Rheumatologist via email ben.thompson4@nhs.net, or Dr Ish Atchia ismael.atchia@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk.
Please read attached Job Description or Person Specification document.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. Rated 'Outstanding' by theCQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The exact duties and responsibilities will depend on the current expertise and interests of the trainee. There will be opportunities to attend and contribute to ultrasound, early arthritis and Spondyloarthritis Clinics across the two Trusts, with dedicated, supervised ultrasound scanning sessions.
On-call duties are not routinely included in the post. Opportunities for on-call work are available in Rheumatology and Medicine and can be discussed at the time of interview.
Notional Job Plan for Post
An indicative job plan for a full-time post CCT fellow/trainee is shown below for illustrative purposes only. Details will be finalised with the successful candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The exact duties and responsibilities will depend on the current expertise and interests of the trainee. There will be opportunities to attend and contribute to ultrasound, early arthritis and Spondyloarthritis Clinics across the two Trusts, with dedicated, supervised ultrasound scanning sessions.
On-call duties are not routinely included in the post. Opportunities for on-call work are available in Rheumatology and Medicine and can be discussed at the time of interview.
Notional Job Plan for Post
An indicative job plan for a full-time post CCT fellow/trainee is shown below for illustrative purposes only. Details will be finalised with the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate degree.
- Research Experience, GCP certificate
- Rheumatology Ultrasound experience/attended BSR or EULAR Courses
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at SpR/StR level in Ultrasound
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
- IT literate.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate degree.
- Research Experience, GCP certificate
- Rheumatology Ultrasound experience/attended BSR or EULAR Courses
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at SpR/StR level in Ultrasound
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
- IT literate.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
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).
