Consultant Rheumatologist

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking NHS Trust as a consultant in Rheumatology, where you'll provide exceptional patient care and engage in innovative research. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals. You'll be responsible for managing a diverse patient caseload while also contributing to the training of junior staff. With a focus on excellence and compassionate care, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of rheumatology. Embrace this exciting opportunity to advance your career in a renowned healthcare setting.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Pension Scheme

Support for Research Participation

Inclusive Working Environment

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent required for this consultant role.
• GMC registration is essential for providing clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for rheumatology patients.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to their training.

Skills

Clinical Care Responsibility

Expert Clinical Opinion

Presentation Skills

Teaching Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MRCP or equivalent

CCST or on specialist register

GMC Registration

Tools

Audit Management

Job description

We're looking for a new substantive consultant to join our Rheumatology departments at the Mile End Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital sites, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. The post is 10 PAs, with 8 PAs at Mile End Hospital and 2 PAs at Whipps Cross Hospital. This is following the partial retirement of one of our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Rheumatology network composed of 17 Consultant Rheumatologists across the whole of Barts Health. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing general out-patient adult rheumatology care, without out-of- hours on-call commitment. The post also offers the opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest. There is expectation that a successful candidate would engage with existing research programs and clinical trials across Barts Health.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with other consultants in the department delivering a comprehensive specialist service for rheumatology patients. The appointee will be expected to contribute in the following ways:

The post holder will fully participate in the care of Rheumatology patients, working closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive care both in and out of the hospital. This includes liaison with general practice with regard to the ongoing management of patients with chronic conditions. The post holder will be expected to average 5 clinics per week with a case-mix of new and follow up patients with clinic numbers consistent with the RCP guidelines as set out in the document 'Consultant physicians working with patients' (2013).

A successful candidate will be responsible for the care of patients admitted under their care and supervise management of such patients. This includes liaison with other specialists and agencies.

Supervise junior staff working with them and contribute fully to their training, appraisal and assessment. Participate in the teaching of medical students and postgraduates.

About us

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
• GMC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research

Knowledge
Essential

• Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty

Desirable

• Axial Spondyloarthropathy or metabolic bone disease

Training Expected
Essential

• Higher Specialist Training in Rheumatology
• Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical skills
• Audit experience

Desirable

• Experience of audit management
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates

Personal Skills
Essential

• Presentation skills Team, interpersonal & communication skills
• Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
• Reliable work record
• Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Caring attitude to patients
• Commitment to continuing medical education

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