Locum Consultant Rheumatologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to shape the rheumatology services in North Wales with one x 10 session Locum Consultant Rheumatologist post based at Llandudno General Hospital / Ysbyty Gwynedd. There is scope to develop further interests with North Wales Bone Unit (based in Llandudno), Clinical Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment Service (CMATS), Ultrasonography and develop one’s own subspecialty interests that will enhance the North Wales Rheumatology service.

The Rheumatology Service operates across a number of outpatient areas within the main three DGHs and the Peter Madison Rheumatology Centre (PMRC) in Llandudno. There are Specialist nurse and Allied Health Professional led New and Review clinics. Rheumatology also operates an inpatient ward referral service for those patients on a general medical ward requiring review (Wrexham, Glan Clwyd and Bangor sites). There will be some commitment to assessing ward referrals within this post. Infusions are carried out in a dedicated Medical Day Unit/ Assessment and Therapy setting in Wrexham, Glan Clwyd and Llandudno hospitals.

Main duties of the job

• 7 Direct Contact sessions – it is envisaged that this will consist of approximately 7 sessions of clinics/ward rounds/clinical MDTs and referrals and approximately 3 sessions of direct patient related administration.
• 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).

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: MRCP or equivalent GMC full registration
• Desirable criteria: Relevant higher degree To be on Specialist Register in Rheumatology, have CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Essential criteria: Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR in Rheumatology Competent in assessment and management of all common Rheumatological conditions.
• Desirable criteria: 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) Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register

Teaching / Audit / Research Experience

• Essential Criteria: 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 criteria: Publication of original research Involvement in Clinical Research projects and/or clinical trials

Basic Skills & Abilities

• Essential Criteria: Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected Appropriate skills in specialist procedures including joint injection.
• Desirable criteria: Computer skills Ultrasound skills

Personal Qualities

• Essential Criteria: Good interpersonal skills Good communicator Good team leader and team member.
• Desirable criteria: Ability to network with other Directorates & hospitals in North Wales Ability to advise on smooth running of specialist services.

Management and Administrative Experience

• Essential Criteria: 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 criteria: Formal Management experience Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local or regional level

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