Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Trust IMT3 Doctor in Rheumatology

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a great opportunity for a Trust Registrar (IMT3 eqv) in Rheumatology to join the team initially for 6 months Fixed Term from February 2026 until August 2026. This post is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.The post holder will be a member of the Rheumatology Team, mainly based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Some of the clinical duties and on-call may be based at Wycombe or Amersham Hospitals. They will attend Rheumatology outpatient clinics, assist the Rheumatologist of the Week (ROW), review rheumatology inpatients and support the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will participate in an on-call rota at Stoke Mandeville when they will deal with an unselected take dealing in all medical emergencies.

There is regular teaching activity within the Rheumatology Department, in which the post holder is expected to participate. Within the hospital there is a weekly grand round. There are opportunities for the successful applicant to teach junior doctors and medical students on secondment from both the University of Oxford and the University of Buckingham medical schools.All applicants MUST be fully GMC registered with a Licence to Practice in the UKWe anticipate this to be a popular post and the advert may close earlier that the advised date. We therefore welcome and encourage early application for those interested in this role.

Main duties of the job

Some on call duties Some on call duties, mainly based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

They will attend Rheumatology outpatient clinics, assist the Rheumatologist of the Week (ROW), review rheumatology inpatients and support the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will participate in an on-call rota at Stoke Mandeville when they will deal with an unselected take dealing in all medical emergencies.There is regular teaching activity within the Rheumatology Department, in which the post holder is expected to participate. Within the hospital there is a weekly grand round. There are opportunities for the successful applicant to teach junior doctors and medical students on secondment from both the University of Oxford and the University of Buckingham medical schools.For further details on this post, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.

About us

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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.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

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.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

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Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year on call requirements maybe required

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-MEDS-015

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

All applicants should review the attached Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert.

Please note that this job advert may close before its advertised closing date dependent upon the total volume of the applications received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

All applicants should review the attached Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert.

Please note that this job advert may close before its advertised closing date dependent upon the total volume of the applications received.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifcation & Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
  • MRCP
  • ALS Certificate in date
  • ALS Certificate within 3 months of starting post

Trust Values

Essential

  • Communicates Openly, Honestly and actively promotes team working
  • Patients are always first. Drives strong improvements. Strong self awareness
  • Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels values
  • Consults others and listens to their viewpoints/opinions. Enables others to take initiative

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of all patients.
  • 24 months general professional training experience at SHO level in general and acute medicine
  • Experience working at IMT3 or ST3 level
  • Familiar with working practices in the UK
  • Two years paid NHS Experience as a Doctor in relevant speciality

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good standard of spoken and written English
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Well organised
  • Willing to take on responsibility.
  • Good general health, physically able to carry out the duties of the post.
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel across multiple Trust sites

Desirable

  • Access to own car/ transport
Person Specification

Education, Qualifcation & Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
  • MRCP
  • ALS Certificate in date
  • ALS Certificate within 3 months of starting post

Trust Values

Essential

  • Communicates Openly, Honestly and actively promotes team working
  • Patients are always first. Drives strong improvements. Strong self awareness
  • Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels values
  • Consults others and listens to their viewpoints/opinions. Enables others to take initiative

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of all patients.
  • 24 months general professional training experience at SHO level in general and acute medicine
  • Experience working at IMT3 or ST3 level
  • Familiar with working practices in the UK
  • Two years paid NHS Experience as a Doctor in relevant speciality

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good standard of spoken and written English
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Well organised
  • Willing to take on responsibility.
  • Good general health, physically able to carry out the duties of the post.
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel across multiple Trust sites

Desirable

  • Access to own car/ transport

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Rheumatologist

Dr Jasroop Chana

Jasroop.Chana@nhs.net

01296831180

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year on call requirements maybe required

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-MEDS-015

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


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