Specialty Doctor in Rheumatology

Social network you want to login/join with: Specialty Doctor in Rheumatology, Doncaster col-narrow-left Client: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: e84075f1b446 Job Views: 5 Posted: 02.06.2025 Expiry Date: 17.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Job overview We welcome applications for the post of Specialty Doctor in Rheumatology, we are a progressive department who supports research and development. This appointment will enhance the care of Rheumatology patients within outpatient and inpatient environments, assisting the consultant team and specialties nurses to provide a high quality and safe service that meets the needs of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw population. The post holder will be expected to work across all sites within DBTH Main duties of the job Examination, investigation and treatment of patients attending the Rheumatology Department. Supervise other staff including junior doctors and specialist nurses. Participation in the internal education activities of the Department including teaching nurses, medical students, junior doctors and other visitors to the Department. Participation in the external educational activities, including meetings and courses hosted by the Department. Participation in the research, audit and clinical governance activities of the Department. Providing medical support to non-medical staff of the clinic. Performance of administrative tasks relevant to Rheumatology (such as writing of letters to colleagues and patients, compiling data, development of clinic protocols). Clinical liaison with other hospital departments, general practitioners and other agencies as required. The post holder must work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed planned activity for inpatient and outpatient services. Working for our organisation Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is a medium sized Teaching Hospital with big ambitions. We serve a population of over 420,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. Supported by both Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield, and with approval from NHS Improvement, we have attained Teaching Hospital status which will enable us to further enhance education and training capacity, grow research capability and improve the recruitment and retention of high quality staff across all professions. This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department who are seeking a Specialist Doctor to join a team of 4 consultants, Junior Drs, specialist nursing staff and fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties. The post will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary with cross site working. Person specification Qualifications MBchB/MBBS or equivalent MRCP (or equivalent) Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise. Experience and Achievements Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of rheumatology Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role Experience of leading teams and managing a service Teaching and Training Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. Recognised teaching qualification Audit and Research Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes Critical Appraisal Skills Knowledge of quality improvement methodology and experience of carrying out quality improvement projects Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications Personal Qualities Ability to use IT Systems – inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook Evidence of innovation Evidence of continual learning and development Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others General Eligibility to work in the UK Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ #J-18808-Ljbffr