Rheumatology Consultant

NHS; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Rochdale is seeking a Rheumatology Consultant to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will provide patient-centered care, conduct outpatient clinics, and engage in teaching and research. Ideal candidates will have relevant GMC registration and experience in Rheumatology. The role offers competitive benefits, flexible working conditions, and the opportunity for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice.
• Completion of basic training in Medicine.
• Completion of higher training in Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical advice and support for ward referrals.
• Conduct three Rheumatology clinics per week.
• Engage in research and teaching opportunities.

Skills

Teaching of Medical students

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Good attention to detail

Broad experience in the management of Rheumatology

Evidence of participation in research

Evidence of audit work

Education

Primary Medical Qualification e.g. MB ChB

MRCP UK or Ireland

MRCP Rheumatology

CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT in Rheumatology

Job description

Job summary: An Opportunity has arisen within Fairfield Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) for a Rheumatology Consultant to join our busy and dynamic team to further develop and expand the service.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

• An experienced, well-staffed consultant team across the care organisation committed to developing the rheumatology service to deliver patient centred care to the highest standard.
• Variety in your work.
• Departments supported by like-minded specialist MDTs, GPs, junior medical staff, nursing and administrative teams.
• Support for your own personal development
• A flexible approach to job planning that delivers a working environment to best suit you and your team.

This appointment will facilitate and ensure continuity of the exemplary Rheumatology service already provided at Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA). We are looking for a skilled professional with equal vision, tenacity, and flexibility in their approach. We are looking for a colleague to both complement the existing team but also to bring their own ideas, input, and professional expertise to the department.

A strong team player, you will be someone who remains calm under pressure, with an ability to take charge when needed in an encouraging and supportive style. Your clear passion for high quality and compassionate patient care will be second to none.

Main duties of the job

The post is an 7PA post which will include 3 Rheumatology clinics per week in an outpatient setting. The post holder will provide clinical advice and support for ward referrals.

The candidate will be joining an enthusiastic and friendly local department which includes specialist nurses, an advanced rheumatology practitioner, physiotherapy, OT, and Podiatry. All consultants are provided with laptops enabling full access to all systems for remote working if required. We have access to 20 beds on the Programmed Investigation Unit for the delivery of intravenous therapies. We work with high quality, supportive primary care colleagues who provide appropriate shared care where necessary.

In addition to clinical work, there are opportunities for research and teaching, both undergraduate and post-graduate. These can be discussed as a part of the job planning process.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Person Specification

Professional Registration: Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license), Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT

• Completion of basic training Medicine
• Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT in Rheumatology at time of interview
• Dual accreditation (for those interested in supporting general medicine)
• Primary Medical Qualification e.g.MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP UK or Ireland
• MRCP Rheumatology

Knowledge, Skill, Training, Experience: Teaching of Medical students, Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals, Communication skills and leadership skills, Good attention to detail, Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Rheumatology, Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change, Evidence of participation in research