Job summary
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Post: Trust Junior Doctor in Rheumatology ST1/2 Equivalent
Grade: MT03
Contract: 3 month fixed Term Contract
To commence 01/11/2023 to 06/02/2023
Applicates must hold a full registration with the GMC.
Applicates must hold an valid ALS certificate.
Main duties of the job
Daily tasks:
- RDU - reviewing patients e.g. drug reactions, infections, flares; reviewing blood results; responding to other patient/nursing queries
- Ward E rheumatology inpatients.
Specific weekly tasks:
Monday - 09:00-13:00 - MDT, RDU consultant ward round, radiology meeting. Followed by completing tasks generated by MDT/ward round
Tuesday PM - Professor Luqmani clinic
Tuesday-Thursday - prescribing RDU infusions for the following week (around 60 per week, often generating other jobs e.g. unexpected blood results)
Thursday PM and Friday AM - Rheumatology advice line
Ad hoc:
- Acute admissions to ward E
- Planned day case admissions to ward E for first infusions
- Ad hoc tasks sent by consultants, registrars and nurses e.g. actioning results, telephone reviews, sending prescriptions
- Attend other clinics for learning.
On calls:
- On call for Orthopaedics 1:15 full shift
08:00-21:00 to clerk/review patients by orthopaedics as required.
08:00-17:00 You are the team leader for any crash calls.
20:30-08:30 Nights
The post holder will be expected to contribute to audit projects during
About us
The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is a prestigious teaching hospital, part of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We provide academically led acute and specialist rheumatology and orthopaedic services around Oxfordshire and throughout the UK.
The centre is housed on the same grounds as the Botnar Research Institute- leading experts in the field of musculoskeletal research. It also has clinical and research links with the John Radcliffe Hospital Trauma department. All three centres receive support from NIHR and the Medical Research Council. The academic rheumatology department has been recognised as a EULAR Centre of Excellence since 2015. The department provides formal and informal teaching for Oxford University medical undergraduates.
The rheumatology department has a dedicated Day Unit and access to in-patient beds on one of 3 orthopaedic in-patient wards. We have a multipurpose out- patient suite where most rheumatology clinics are held. The hospital averages 5000 admissions each year and the rheumatology department provides approximately 17,500 consultations per year. We do not have an emergency department but we get urgent rheumatology referrals from the neighbouring hospitals in the area and we are also a tertiary referral centre for rheumatology, specialist orthopaedics and physical rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is fixed term contract for 3 months. The appointee must be able to commence 01/11/2023 to 06/02/2024
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
Salary scale:
Nodal Point 3 local appointment grade code MT03 with on-call commitments
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training including ALS.
The appointment will be subject to the Terms and Conditions that mirror the 2018 refresh contract.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is fixed term contract for 3 months. The appointee must be able to commence 01/11/2023 to 06/02/2024
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
Salary scale:
Nodal Point 3 local appointment grade code MT03 with on-call commitments
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training including ALS.
The appointment will be subject to the Terms and Conditions that mirror the 2018 refresh contract.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current full GMC registration with licence to practice at the time of application
- MB BS or equivalent Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside UK).
- 2 years NHS experience.
- Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- ALS valid certificate.
- Studying towards MRCS or MRCP
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge of basic orthopaedics.
- Ability and willingness to learn from all sources.
- Knowledge of own limitations. Sound basic clinical skills.
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
Desirable
- Achievement of Foundation Programme 2 competencies /Certificate of Completion of Foundation Programme or Equivalent
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Excellent oral and written Communication skills.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure
- Willing to seek help from colleagues when appropriate
- Flexibility, Enthusiasm, Probity
- Commitment to continuing personal development
Audit
Essential
- Understands principles of Medical Audit.
Desirable
- Previous audit projects completed.
Research
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current full GMC registration with licence to practice at the time of application
- MB BS or equivalent Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside UK).
- 2 years NHS experience.
- Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- ALS valid certificate.
- Studying towards MRCS or MRCP
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge of basic orthopaedics.
- Ability and willingness to learn from all sources.
- Knowledge of own limitations. Sound basic clinical skills.
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
Desirable
- Achievement of Foundation Programme 2 competencies /Certificate of Completion of Foundation Programme or Equivalent
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Excellent oral and written Communication skills.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure
- Willing to seek help from colleagues when appropriate
- Flexibility, Enthusiasm, Probity
- Commitment to continuing personal development
Audit
Essential
- Understands principles of Medical Audit.
Desirable
- Previous audit projects completed.
Research
Desirable
- Involvement in research 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).
