Job summary
This 12-month post will offer excellent clinical experience and training in the management of all common rheumatologic conditions. It provides an opportunity to gain experience in the management of patients referred with suspected inflammatory arthritis including those relating to the spondyloarthropathies and autoimmune connective tissue diseases. Through supervised structured clinics, the post holder will become very experienced in the recognition of early inflammatory arthritis and distinguishing this from more degenerative and pain related syndromes. The post holder will be become confident in managing this group of patients with the support of appropriate diagnostic investigations and the wider MDT.
This job is ideal for someone who wishes to pursue a career in rheumatology and wishes to gain more experience in the speciality or someone with experience / qualifications in General practice wishing to gain more specialist experience. It is possible that this post could lead to a more permanent role for an appropriately qualified and motivated individual.
This post is to commence January 2025 until January 2026.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
To develop the necessary skills to distinguish inflammatory from non-inflammatory joint pain and initiate a management plan independently with appropriate use of diagnostic investigations.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will primarily provide daily medical input into the review of patients attending our MSK OPD department for management of suspected inflammatory arthritis
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will primarily provide daily medical input into the review of patients attending our MSK OPD department for management of suspected inflammatory arthritis
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCP part 1
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous NHS experience (paid employment - clinical attachments not applicable)
- Completed 12 months or more experience in relevant medical specialities at IMT1 level or equivalent level
Desirable
- Special interest in Rheumatology
- Experience in clinical rheumatology
- Understanding of the roles of specialist nurses and their development and supervision needs.
- Experience of service redesign and / or implementation of guidelines and care pathways.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments, ARCP.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCP part 1
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous NHS experience (paid employment - clinical attachments not applicable)
- Completed 12 months or more experience in relevant medical specialities at IMT1 level or equivalent level
Desirable
- Special interest in Rheumatology
- Experience in clinical rheumatology
- Understanding of the roles of specialist nurses and their development and supervision needs.
- Experience of service redesign and / or implementation of guidelines and care pathways.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments, ARCP.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
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).
