Consultant Rheumatologist

Job Summary

We seek to appoint a dynamic and committed colleague to join our well-regarded department to share in delivering and further developing our high-quality services. The department is eager to support the professional development of our colleagues, and we would expect the successful post holder to be able to develop subspecialty interests (on agreement with the clinical lead).

We have a busy schedule of clinical research in PMR, GCA, large vessel vasculitis, inflammatory arthritis, ILD and epidemiology, and we have a healthy track record of involvement in NIHR portfolio and commercial studies. The successful applicant would be encouraged to engage with and contribute to the department’s research programme. There is great opportunity for the post holder to develop their own fields of special interest.

If keen, there are also opportunities for the post holder to develop an educational role with the newly established Anglia Ruskin Medical School, as well as in the trust and deanery.

Applicants should hold a CCT in rheumatology or be within 6 months of obtaining a CCT. An ability to manage a wide spectrum of rheumatic diseases including complex cases is essential. You will need to be able to work as part of an extended team and will be expected to take an active part in the teaching and training of medical students, doctors in training and other staff.

Main Duties of the Job

1. To provide expert opinion and treatment for patients with rheumatic disease and suspected rheumatic disease.
2. To share in the leadership of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with Rheumatic Conditions.
3. Work with existing colleagues on the development of clinical services and local musculoskeletal pathways.
4. To engage with and contribute to safety systems and national clinical data collection systems as required.
5. Promote a friendly and team-based working environment in line with our Trust Values.
6. To undertake managerial and budgetary responsibilities as required.
7. Teaching of primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through a mix of case-based review and formal teaching activity.

About Us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

Qualifications

Essential:

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Inclusion on the GMC’s Specialist Register for Rheumatology or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview).

Desirable:

• Post-graduate qualification – PhD, MD etc.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential:

• Knowledge and ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the spectrum of rheumatic disease.
• Ability to manage complex acute patients with Rheumatic disease.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Commitment to effective departmental management.
• Ability and willingness to work within Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.

Desirable:

• Demonstration of commitment to other Sub-specialty interest.
• Experience of running Early Arthritis Clinic.
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
• Vascular Ultrasound.
• Management training/ management qualification.
• Experience of managing a clinical service.
• Evidence of direct involvement in service development with tangible outcomes.
• Good knowledge of NHS organisation and wider health issues.

Teaching Experience

Essential:

• Understanding of medical training system.
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
• Proven ability to deliver high quality teaching.

Desirable:

• Training in medical education/teaching qualification.
• Design/delivery of medical teaching programme.
• Practical contribution to education at various levels and of different staff groups.

Research/Audit Experience

Essential:

• Understanding of the principles of research, and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• A commitment to performing research and audit.

Desirable:

• Recent published clinical research in peer-reviewed journal.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Communication Skills

Essential:

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff.
• Evidence of management experience or training.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability to manage and lead department.

Personal Skills

Essential:

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
• Able to organise and prioritise workload.
• Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
• Caring, honest and reliable.

Other

Essential:

• Ability to travel between sites.

Desirable:

• Own transport.

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