Consultant in Rheumatology and Acute Medicine

Job Overview

We are looking for a Consultant to join the Department of Rheumatology at the James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to cover a period of maternity leave. The appointee will be an individual with enthusiasm, strong self-motivation, and the skills necessary to contribute to the development of our patient-centered rheumatology service. The post-holder will form part of a multidisciplinary team approach to care within the specialty. The post-holder will be responsible for the maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients under their team. The appointee will be sharing with medical, nursing, and administrative colleagues, responsibility for the day-to-day management of Rheumatic diseases. The appointee will share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Rheumatology Department.

Rheumatology (jpaget.nhs.uk)

Main duties of the job

• The appointee will be expected to provide clinical and administrative service in Rheumatology, including outpatient clinics, support of specialist nurses and day treatment, and seeing inpatient referrals.
• The appointee will work closely with other clinical and non-clinical Rheumatology staff to provide a high standard of care to the Rheumatology patients and to give consultant opinion, guidance, and advice on any patient referred to the department.
• In addition to the general medical commitments, the appointee will undertake 3 rheumatology clinics a week and attend ward referrals and provide cover to infusion unit and support the specialist rheumatology nurses.

Working for our organisation

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (jpaget.nhs.uk)

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Provide consultant medical services to patients admitted to the emergency assessment and discharge unit (EADU) and supervise junior doctors involved in the care. Provide Rheumatology services for the trust which includes running outpatient clinics, supporting specialist nurses, supporting day unit and seeing inpatient referrals for these patients. Collaborate with the other Consultants a system of mutual out-of-hours cover for Acute and General Internal Medicine and cover for annual, study and professional leave. Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospital. Maintain and develop team working practices involving other medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals. Please visit Consultant in Rheumatology and Acute Medicine | Job advert | Trac for full list of role duties.

• Essential criteria
• MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
• MRCP or equivalent
• Hold a certificate or being within 6 months of completion of training or being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview.
• Full GMC registration
• Desirable criteria
• MD/PhD

Experience & Knowledge

• Essential criteria
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Rheumatology
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within General Medicine.

Academic Achievements

• Essential Criteria
• Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
• Experience of conducting clinical audit

Key Skills

• Essential criteria
• Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
• Able to form part of a team and recognise the importance of team working
• Ability to work under pressure

Equal Opportunity Statement

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Tier 2 Sponsorship

We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide 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) will also be subject to this requirement. Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.

Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.