Consultant in Rheumatology and General Medicine

Integrated Care System; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An integrated care system is seeking a highly motivated Consultant in Rheumatology and General Medicine to join its dynamic team in Wakefield. This full-time position involves conducting outpatient clinics, providing inpatient care, and contributing to service development. Applicants must have a medical degree, MRCP, and GMC registration, alongside experience in rheumatology and general medicine. The role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with specialist medical teams, emphasizing work-life balance and personal development.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Inclusive environment

Professional development

Qualifications

• GMC registration and license to practice required.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Experience with project work and educational interests essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient rheumatology clinics and manage chronic conditions.
• Provide consultant-present care across various sites.
• Support and develop rheumatology services in an acute trust setting.

Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Medical Degree

MRCP

Higher Degree (e.g., MD)

SCE in Acute Internal Medicine

Job description

Consultant in Rheumatology and General Medicine

We are seeking an experienced and motivated GIM accredited ConsultantRheumatologist to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team at thePinderfields and Dewsbury Hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity for ahighly skilled clinician to contribute specialist expertise to our expandingrheumatology services whilst providing expert care in general medicine.

Main duties of the job

Conductoutpatient rheumatology clinics, diagnosing and managing conditions such asrheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Provideon-call and consultant-present care across our sites, with a primary focus on Gate44 (GIM ward) attending ward rounds 2 days a week.

Provideexpert care in general medicine and rheumatology, managing both acute andchronic conditions.

DaytimeDuties: part of the scheduled weekly timetable (below) with two consultantsproviding concurrent ward rounds. Sub-specialty support is provided fromrespiratory, cardiology, diabetes, gastroenterology, acute oncology andneurology teams.

Supportfor medical subspecialties is provided by separate on-call teams includingCardiology (Coronary Care and Acute Cardiology) a separate GI bleed Rota(provided by Gastroenterology) and Critical Care (level 2 and 3 care facilitiesshared anesthesia and medical consultant care).

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hourson-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working timeregulations and safe working

On call evening and weekend work would be required dependenton the skills of the suitable applicant

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Job responsibilities

This post isoffered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applicationswill be considered.

We areseeking a highly motivated and experienced GIM accredited ConsultantRheumatologist to join our dynamic medical team. The successful candidate willprovide high-quality care in both rheumatology and general medicine,contributing to inpatient and outpatient services, medical education, andservice development.

Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield(Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in deliveringcare to patients on all our sites.

The main duties of the post will include

Conductoutpatient rheumatology clinics, diagnosing and managing conditions such asrheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Provideon-call and consultant-present care across our sites, with a primary focus on Gate44 (GIM ward) attending ward rounds 2 days a week.

Provideexpert care in general medicine and rheumatology, managing both acute andchronic conditions.

DaytimeDuties: part of the scheduled weekly timetable (below) with two consultantsproviding concurrent ward rounds. Sub-specialty support is provided fromrespiratory, cardiology, diabetes, gastroenterology, acute oncology andneurology teams.

Supportfor medical subspecialties is provided by separate on-call teams includingCardiology (Coronary Care and Acute Cardiology) a separate GI bleed Rota(provided by Gastroenterology) and Critical Care (level 2 and 3 care facilitiesshared anesthesia and medical consultant care).

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hourson-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working timeregulations and safe working

On call evening and weekend work would be required dependenton the skills of the suitable applicant

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with theTrust Framework, with at least aminimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCCtime may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidateand changing requirements of the service.

Examples mayinclude formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles

Specialist skills as part of the GIM curriculum will also besupported.

Allconsultants at the trust are provided with secretarial support and anadequately equipped office, which includes IT facilities.

Timeoff in lieu is currently supported at the trust for Consultants who have workeda weekend or bank holiday on-call shift.This is subject to prior agreement with the divisional management team.

Person Specification

Management Skills

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.
• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• MRCP or equivalent
• Higher Degree e.g. MD
• SCE in Acute Internal Medicine
• Special skills as per AIM

Experience

• Specific educational interests and evidence of project work.

GMC Registration

• Please state your full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following;
• -CCT in AIM or GIM (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) and Rheumatology
• -CESR

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.