Consultant Rheumatologist & Physician

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

This new full time substantive consultant post reflects the steady growth ofRheumatology as a specialty and the expansion of inpatient provision in general medicine within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. This post is predominantly based at Stoke Mandeville (SMH) and Amersham Hospitals (AH).For further information about the post please contact Dr Chetan Narshi, SDU Lead for Rheumatology on 01494 734079 or Dr Stephen Gardner, Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology and Chair of the Division of Medicine on 01296 315533.

Main duties of the job

This is one of the two new posts combining rheumatology (75%) and general medicine (25%). The posts are created to provide cover for a new 21 bed medical ward. There is a long term plan to expand the consultant establishment which would reduce the generalmedicine commitment.

About us

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

18 March 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£84,559 to £114,003 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-LCONRHEUM

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Plan

Clinic weeks Weekly timetable (6:8 ratio) based at SMH

Day Time Work

Monday AM Half Day; PM General clinic

Tuesday AM SPA; PM EIA clinic

Wednesday AM 8.15 Ortho/radiology MDT/ 9-9.30 Hospital GR / Admin; PM

Rheumatology Hot Clinic

Thursday AM Oxford Meeting first Thursday of the month/OP clinic weeks 2-5; PM Admin/ Rheumatology meeting

Friday AM Telephone clinic (1.5 hours) /Admin; PM SPA/Admin

Totals: DCC 7 SPA 2 + 1 on call

Ward weeks Weekly timetable (2:8 ratio) based at SMH

Day Time Work

Monday AM WR; PM SPA/Board round

Tuesday AM WR; PM EIA clinic/Board round

Wednesday AM 8.15 Ortho/radiology MDT/ 9-9.30 Hospital GR/ WR; PM SPA/Board round

Thursday AM WR; PM Admin/ Rheumatology meeting/Board round

Friday AM WR; PM Admin/ Board round

Totals: DCC 7 SPA 2 + 1 on call

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Plan

Clinic weeks Weekly timetable (6:8 ratio) based at SMH

Day Time Work

Monday AM Half Day; PM General clinic

Tuesday AM SPA; PM EIA clinic

Wednesday AM 8.15 Ortho/radiology MDT/ 9-9.30 Hospital GR / Admin; PM

Rheumatology Hot Clinic

Thursday AM Oxford Meeting first Thursday of the month/OP clinic weeks 2-5; PM Admin/ Rheumatology meeting

Friday AM Telephone clinic (1.5 hours) /Admin; PM SPA/Admin

Totals: DCC 7 SPA 2 + 1 on call

Ward weeks Weekly timetable (2:8 ratio) based at SMH

Day Time Work

Monday AM WR; PM SPA/Board round

Tuesday AM WR; PM EIA clinic/Board round

Wednesday AM 8.15 Ortho/radiology MDT/ 9-9.30 Hospital GR/ WR; PM SPA/Board round

Thursday AM WR; PM Admin/ Rheumatology meeting/Board round

Friday AM WR; PM Admin/ Board round

Totals: DCC 7 SPA 2 + 1 on call

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

MB, BS or equivalent GMC registered qualifications. MRCP.
CCT in General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in CCT/CCST in General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology OR within six months of achieving CCST at the time of interview High Quality skills in general and acute medicine and ability to manage medical takes

Desirable

Specialty specific exam Appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD)

Experience

Essential

General training in General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology to specialist level or equivalent
5 years WTE minimum at SpR level in higher speciality training
Ability to make decisions at consultant level

Desirable

Interest in subspecialty such as connective tissue disease , vasculitis, MSK ultrasound Research experience\publications

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

MB, BS or equivalent GMC registered qualifications. MRCP.
CCT in General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in CCT/CCST in General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology OR within six months of achieving CCST at the time of interview High Quality skills in general and acute medicine and ability to manage medical takes

Desirable

Specialty specific exam Appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD)

Experience

Essential

General training in General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology to specialist level or equivalent
5 years WTE minimum at SpR level in higher speciality training
Ability to make decisions at consultant level

Desirable

Interest in subspecialty such as connective tissue disease , vasculitis, MSK ultrasound Research experience\publications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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