At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert consultant services in rheumatology and metabolic bone disease.
- Company: Join one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for service improvement and governance involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified physician with experience in rheumatology.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is appointing one whole-time Consultant in Rheumatology including Metabolic Bone Disease to support an expanding department. The appointments are on a full-time basis, but applications are welcome from those who wish to work less than full-time or job share.
Candidates are advised to visit the Departments and are invited to contact Dr Chris Speers, Clinical Lead for Rheumatology, and Professor Muhammad K Javaid, Clinical Lead for Metabolic Bone Disease.
Location: Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
The post-holder’s principal duties will be delivered at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, but it is a condition of the appointment that the post-holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust’s locations. The post-holder will provide consultant physician services for the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a split of direct clinical and supporting professional activities time between general rheumatology and metabolic bone disease.
The service is delivered primarily through in-person outpatient clinics based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford as well as hybrid clinics. The post-holder would work with the rest of the metabolic bone disease team in managing patients with a range of metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis, Paget’s disease and rare bone disorders. In addition to dedicated metabolic bone outpatient clinics, the post holder would provide clinical support for the Oxfordshire Fracture Prevention service, advice and guidance service and contribute to local and regional metabolic bone online multidisciplinary team meetings. The postholder would contribute to the governance of the service, service improvement and service development. Initially the post holder will not be required to support the rare adult bone disease.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.
Consultant In Rheumatology Including Metabolic Bone Disease in Oxford employer: Oxford University Hospitals
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career growth within a renowned healthcare setting, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care in the vibrant city of Oxford.
Contact Details:
Oxford University Hospitals Recruitment Team
