Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to shape the rheumatology services in North Wales with four x10 session Consultant Rheumatologist posts based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital (1), Glan Clwyd Hospital (1) and Llandudno/Bangor Hospital (2). The appointments will be under the terms of the Welsh Consultant Contract.
Each consultant is supported by a network of medical staff, Specialist Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, administration and management support. The new consultants will have equal access to medical, nursing and medical secretarial support staff. The post holder will have a shared office space with personal computer or laptop. VPN connection and appropriate induction with training in local IT systems will be offered.
Main duties of the job
7 Direct Clinical Contact sessions - it is envisaged that this will consist of approximately 5 sessions of clinics/ward rounds/clinical MDTs and referrals and approximately 2 sessions of direct patient related administration. 3 Supporting Professional Activities sessions. The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the workload of the department in line with recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians which specify 6-7 new patients per clinic, 10-15 review patients per clinic and mixed clinics where one new patient takes the time of two review patients depending on case mix of new to review patients. The successful applicant will be required to provide high quality service. A significant contribution to the general Rheumatology service will be expected but opportunities to pursue a specialist interest of relevance to the overall service will be encouraged. There is no out of hours on call commitment associated with these posts. The successful candidate must have a commitment to revalidation, medical audit and continuing professional development (CPD).This role comes with 3 SPAs, offering the development potential for an individual to explore interests such as research, quality improvement or education. The 3rd SPA is subject to scrutiny during job planning annually but is hoped to encourage ambitious applicants who wish to contribute to the department, the hospital and patients in Wales during their future career.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- To be on Specialist Register in Rheumatology, have CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining it at time of interview
- GMC full registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR. in Rheumatology
- Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register
- Competent in assessment and management of all common Rheumatological conditions,
Desirable
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR leading to accreditation or CCT/CESR or recognised equivalent in General Medicine
- Previous Rheumatology Consultant post or equivalent
- Training in the use of ultrasound in Rheumatology practice.
- Relevant experience of an appropriate sub-specialty interest which compliments available services (e.g. CTD, Paediatric rheumatology, community rheumatology, sports medicine)
Teaching / Audit /Research Experience
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Evidence of ability to carry out medical research and audit and to assess research findings.
Desirable
- Publication of original research
- Involvement in Clinical Research projects and/or clinical trials
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected
- Appropriate skills in specialist procedures including joint injection
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Ultrasound skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communicator
- Good team leader and team member
Desirable
- Ability to network with other Directorates & hospitals in North Wales
- Ability to advise on smooth running of specialist services
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Work in pressured environment
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
- Formal Management experience
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local or regional level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- To be on Specialist Register in Rheumatology, have CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining it at time of interview
- GMC full registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR. in Rheumatology
- Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register
- Competent in assessment and management of all common Rheumatological conditions,
Desirable
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR leading to accreditation or CCT/CESR or recognised equivalent in General Medicine
- Previous Rheumatology Consultant post or equivalent
- Training in the use of ultrasound in Rheumatology practice.
- Relevant experience of an appropriate sub-specialty interest which compliments available services (e.g. CTD, Paediatric rheumatology, community rheumatology, sports medicine)
Teaching / Audit /Research Experience
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Evidence of ability to carry out medical research and audit and to assess research findings.
Desirable
- Publication of original research
- Involvement in Clinical Research projects and/or clinical trials
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected
- Appropriate skills in specialist procedures including joint injection
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Ultrasound skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communicator
- Good team leader and team member
Desirable
- Ability to network with other Directorates & hospitals in North Wales
- Ability to advise on smooth running of specialist services
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Work in pressured environment
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
- Formal Management experience
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local or regional level
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).
