Job summary
We are excited to confirm that we are looking to recruit a Specialist in Rheumatology! Could this be the next opportunity you are looking for? We will support you with your CESR application so that you can go onto hopefully being appointed to a Consultant post with the Trust. This is an excellent opportunity within the Rheumatology department at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, based at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage, which enjoys a unique geographical location close to London and Cambridge. We enjoy a reputation for our commitment to the highest standards of care, but also for our friendly and supportive approach. The department has also been recognised for services provided, most recently being awarded NRAS 2022 Team Champions.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will undertake 5 rheumatology clinics per week which will include General Rheumatology, Early Arthritis and GCA/ vasculitis clinics. The successful applicant will see rheumatology ward referrals, provide advice and guidance to primary care and support queries arising from the broader rheumatology team which include specialist nurses and other Allied Health Professionals.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.We run the following hospitals:
o The Lister Hospital, Stevenageo New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden Cityo Hertford County, Hertfordo Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), NorthwoodWe have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees.Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- General Rheumatology outpatient clinics including Early Arthritis, Vasculitis, GCA and joint injection.
- Inpatient Rheumatology Ward Referrals and Reviews
- Participation in weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings
- Support and involvement in Junior Doctors, Nurse and other Allied Health professionals training/supervision
- Participation in Clinical Governance
- Management of Advice and Guidance and Referral Assessment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- General Rheumatology outpatient clinics including Early Arthritis, Vasculitis, GCA and joint injection.
- Inpatient Rheumatology Ward Referrals and Reviews
- Participation in weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings
- Support and involvement in Junior Doctors, Nurse and other Allied Health professionals training/supervision
- Participation in Clinical Governance
- Management of Advice and Guidance and Referral Assessment.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council.
Qualifications
Essential
- College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
Desirable
- Postgraduate academic degree
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Rheumatology
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
Research
Essential
- Understanding of core research principles, methodology and ethics.
Desirable
- Research involvements, abstracts, publications, presentations
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Personal Skills
Desirable
- Computer literacy and general IT skills
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council.
Qualifications
Essential
- College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
Desirable
- Postgraduate academic degree
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Rheumatology
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
Research
Essential
- Understanding of core research principles, methodology and ethics.
Desirable
- Research involvements, abstracts, publications, presentations
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Personal Skills
Desirable
- Computer literacy and general IT 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
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).
