Job summary
Consultant in Rheumatology - part time
We are looking to appoint a part time Consultant Rheumatologist to join our enthusiastic multidisciplinary team at the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.
This 6 PA post has become available on the back of service need and the post holder will be expected to lead on early inflammatory arthritis work at the trust and actively get involved in the Early arthritis clinical research studies supported by the University of Birmingham.
The opening of the new Midland Metropolitan Hospital and system working across the ICS and with local partners offers fantastic opportunities to improve rheumatological care, research and training in Birmingham and the Black Country. Why wouldn't you want to be part of that aspiration?
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
This includes direct clinical care with outpatient activity at City and Sandwell sites, multi-disciplinary meetings, clinical administration related to the above and management of in-patient and ward referrals.
On call commitments
The in-patient speciality support for this post is based on a 1:16 week rota (1:8 for WTE) of consultants providing support Monday to Friday 0900 to 1700. During the ward cover week, the ward work equivalent usual weekly DCC activities will be cancelled. This person will also support non-resident out of hours cover including weekend of that week which will be remunerated as oncall supplement.
Duties other than those specified will be in accordance with the Job Plan to be agreed with the appointee, the Clinical Director and the Group director and will allow time for administration, teaching, research, clinical audit and Continued Professional Development. A mentor and development support will be provided to the appointees based on personal and service needs at the Trust.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Information about the Specialty
The Rheumatology Department has a long-established track record of excellence in research, teaching and training. SWBH is nationally recognized for delivering Specialized Rheumatology services including Behets Disease, Systemic Vasculitis, Lupus, and Myositis a. SWBH also works with Birmingham Womens Hospital to deliver pre-pregnancy and antenatal clinics at regional level.
Birmingham, with Oxford, Newcastle and Glasgow is part of the Versus Arthritis funded Centre of Excellence in Inflammatory Arthritis and as part of this we run a large portfolio of research studies in inflammatory arthritis including discovery science, experimental medicine and clinical trials. We have an active portfolio of lupus research including national and international studies, including experimental and clinical studies. We are actively investigating the natural history of SLE, response to biological therapies and cutaneous lupus. In terms of our interdisciplinary national centre of excellence for Behets, there is ongoing grant funded research examining the national epidemiology and outcomes of Behets and a programme of clinical research including the recently completed UK bio-Behets trial.
Depending on the interests of the appointee, the post holder will be supported to develop in areas where we have existing strength such as early inflammatory arthritis, osteoporosis, Vasculitis, Behets disease, SLE, preconception and pregnancy clinics in addition to teaching and research.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Clinical Specialty Lead: Dr Sangeetha Baskar, Email: sangeetha.baskar@nhs.net
Group Director: Simon Mitchell, Email: simon.Mitchell@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Information about the Specialty
The Rheumatology Department has a long-established track record of excellence in research, teaching and training. SWBH is nationally recognized for delivering Specialized Rheumatology services including Behets Disease, Systemic Vasculitis, Lupus, and Myositis a. SWBH also works with Birmingham Womens Hospital to deliver pre-pregnancy and antenatal clinics at regional level.
Birmingham, with Oxford, Newcastle and Glasgow is part of the Versus Arthritis funded Centre of Excellence in Inflammatory Arthritis and as part of this we run a large portfolio of research studies in inflammatory arthritis including discovery science, experimental medicine and clinical trials. We have an active portfolio of lupus research including national and international studies, including experimental and clinical studies. We are actively investigating the natural history of SLE, response to biological therapies and cutaneous lupus. In terms of our interdisciplinary national centre of excellence for Behets, there is ongoing grant funded research examining the national epidemiology and outcomes of Behets and a programme of clinical research including the recently completed UK bio-Behets trial.
Depending on the interests of the appointee, the post holder will be supported to develop in areas where we have existing strength such as early inflammatory arthritis, osteoporosis, Vasculitis, Behets disease, SLE, preconception and pregnancy clinics in addition to teaching and research.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Clinical Specialty Lead: Dr Sangeetha Baskar, Email: sangeetha.baskar@nhs.net
Group Director: Simon Mitchell, Email: simon.Mitchell@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following
- oCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT), (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview).
- oCertificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- oEuropean Community Rights
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Rheumatology
- o Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute emergencies in Rheumatology
- o Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Rheumatology
- oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Other Requirements:
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following
- oCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT), (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview).
- oCertificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- oEuropean Community Rights
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Rheumatology
- o Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute emergencies in Rheumatology
- o Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Rheumatology
- oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Other Requirements:
Essential
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).
