Job summary
This post is initially a fixed term for 12 months with a view to becoming permanent if mutually agreed after annual review.
This post is designed to allow expansion of our department to meet the increasing demand within Rheumatology. We hope the posts will attract Medicine doctors with the following backgrounds:
- Established speciality doctors looking to work in a high-performing, friendly and cohesive team
Post-holders will be eligible for up to 10 days of study leave per year plus study budget. Non-clinical time is included in the weekly rota.
As a member of our middle grade tier, each post holder will be expected to work an average of 10 PAs per week Monday - Friday (0900 - 1700) but flexible working patterns will be considered.
Main duties of the job
Current team : 2 Consultants; 3 Rheumatology Specialist Nurses and two Band 5 nurses (day unit) staff the Rheumatology department.
- The department provides a specialty service to a local population of approximately 240,000. The specialty cares for rheumatology patients with a whole spectrum of diseases including complex connective tissue diseases, vasculitis and osteoporosis. It is a predominantly outpatient based specialty with inpatient care provided jointly with the physician colleagues. Day case infusions and procedures including biologics, cyclophosphamide infusions, zoledronic acid infusions, nerve blocks and multiple joint injections are routinely undertaken.
- We have dedicated early arthritis clinics (2 per week) with early access to patients with suspected inflammatory arthritis. An excellent musculoskeletal radiology service is available with access to ultrasound, CT and MR imaging. We have a weekly meeting with a MSK radiologist.
- The post holder will undertake outpatient clinics independently/ autonomously, review inpatient referrals, manage day case patients and work with the multidisciplinary team.
About us
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is an award winning integrated Trust, set in a beautiful location providing genuine opportunities for a great work-life balance.
We provide high quality, personalised, acute, elective and specialist and community care for a population of over 250,000 people across West and North Yorkshire and East Lancashire in an area extending from the fringes of north Bradford to parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Our main hospital site is Airedale Hospital, near Keighley and we also provide services from community hospitals - Castleberg Hospital, near Settle, Coronation Hospital in Ilkley and Skipton Hospital - as well as local health centres and General Practices (GPs).
Over the past few years, we have received a number of accolades for patient safety and our quality of care and the Trust has also been named as one of the top 40 hospitals by CHKS, an independent provider of healthcare intelligence and quality improvement services, on three occasions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see attached full advert, job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see attached full advert, job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Additional postgraduate qualifications, MRCP
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Experience in Rheumatology practice/ experience in the UK
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including, -good clinical care -maintaining GMP -good relationships and communication with patients -good working relationships with colleagues -good teaching and training -professional behaviour and probity -delivering good acute care
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competencies in line with Post-Foundation year training with equivalent experience.
- Relevant specialty knowledge: -capacity to apply sound knowledge -clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk -knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need -practical skills: shows aptitude for necessary practical skills -proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Desirable
- Up to date provider in ALS or equivalent courses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Additional postgraduate qualifications, MRCP
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Experience in Rheumatology practice/ experience in the UK
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including, -good clinical care -maintaining GMP -good relationships and communication with patients -good working relationships with colleagues -good teaching and training -professional behaviour and probity -delivering good acute care
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competencies in line with Post-Foundation year training with equivalent experience.
- Relevant specialty knowledge: -capacity to apply sound knowledge -clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk -knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need -practical skills: shows aptitude for necessary practical skills -proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Desirable
- Up to date provider in ALS or equivalent courses.
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).
