Locum Consultant Rheumatologist Bangor

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to shape the Rheumatology Services in North Wales for a Locum Consultant Rheumatologist based across Llandudno General Hospital and Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. The appointee will have responsibility for the management of outpatients, inpatient, supervising and training speciality trainees and Allied Health / Medical Associate professionals.

The Peter Maddison Rheumatology Centre (PMRC) was officially opened on the 4th July 2013, and is the hub for North West Wales Rheumatology Services.

The Llandudno PMRC hub delivers to a wide geographical area with a population of 250,000 and is linked to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor. The two main outpatient sites are Llandudno and Ysbyty Gwynedd. Biological and other immunosuppressant therapies are carried out in the Assessment and Therapy Unit at Llandudno

Main duties of the job

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 six to seven new patients per clinic, ten to fifteen 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.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Job responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or Equivalent
• GMC Full Registration

Desirable

• Relevant Higher Degree
• On Specialist Register in Rheumatology

Clinical and Management Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR in Rheumatology
• 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 subspecialty interest which complements available services (eg CTD, Paediatric Rheumatology, Community Rheumatology, Sports Medicine)
• Equivalent training accepted by the College or GMC for Specialist Register
• Formal Management experience

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

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected for a Consultant grade post
• Appropriate skills in specialist procedures including joint injection
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting
• Ability and willingness to work within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and NHS performance framework and targets

Desirable

• Computer skills
• Ultrasound skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Adaptability to changing needs of service
• Work in pressured environment
• Ability to travel to meet service and health expectations
• Aligns own values with those of the Health Board

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local or regional level
• Ability to speak Welsh or the willingness to learn the Welsh language

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.