Specialty Doctor in Rheumatology

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive department seeks a Specialty Doctor in Rheumatology to enhance patient care. The position involves examination and treatment of patients, supervising staff, and engaging in educational and research activities within a dynamic team. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in rheumatology and an interest in teaching.

Qualifications

• Clinical competence in all aspects of rheumatology is essential.
• Experience in teaching and leading teams is required.
• Familiarity with audit principles and quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients in the Rheumatology Department.
• Supervise junior doctors and specialist nurses.
• Participate in educational activities and research within the department.

Skills

Clinical experience in rheumatology

Teaching ability

Leadership skills

Education

MBchB/MBBS or equivalent

MRCP (or equivalent)

Tools

IT Systems

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Specialty Doctor in Rheumatology, Doncaster

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Client:

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Doncaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job overview

We welcome applications for the post of Specialty Doctor in Rheumatology, we are a progressive department who supports research and development.

This appointment will enhance the care of Rheumatology patients within outpatient and inpatient environments, assisting the consultant team and specialties nurses to provide a high quality and safe service that meets the needs of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw population. The post holder will be expected to work across all sites within DBTH

Main duties of the job

• Examination, investigation and treatment of patients attending the Rheumatology Department.
• Supervise other staff including junior doctors and specialist nurses.
• Participation in the internal education activities of the Department including teaching nurses, medical students, junior doctors and other visitors to the Department.
• Participation in the external educational activities, including meetings and courses hosted by the Department.
• Participation in the research, audit and clinical governance activities of the Department.
• Providing medical support to non-medical staff of the clinic.
• Performance of administrative tasks relevant to Rheumatology (such as writing of letters to colleagues and patients, compiling data, development of clinic protocols).
• Clinical liaison with other hospital departments, general practitioners and other agencies as required.
• The post holder must work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed planned activity for inpatient and outpatient services.

Working for our organisation

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) is a medium sized Teaching Hospital with big ambitions. We serve a population of over 420,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. Supported by both Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield, and with approval from NHS Improvement, we have attained Teaching Hospital status which will enable us to further enhance education and training capacity, grow research capability and improve the recruitment and retention of high quality staff across all professions.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department who are seeking a Specialist Doctor to join a team of 4 consultants, Junior Drs, specialist nursing staff and fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties.

The post will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary with cross site working.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP (or equivalent)
• Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies
• Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.

Experience and Achievements

• Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of rheumatology
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
• Experience of leading teams and managing a service

Teaching and Training

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
• Recognised teaching qualification

Audit and Research

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodology and experience of carrying out quality improvement projects
• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications

Personal Qualities

• Ability to use IT Systems – inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
• Evidence of innovation
• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others

General

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

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