Specialty Doctor in Rheumatology

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching hospital trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Specialty Doctor for their Rheumatology Department. The role focuses on outpatient clinics and offers opportunities for teaching and research. Candidates must possess relevant medical qualifications and experience in managing complex rheumatic conditions. Join a collaborative environment and contribute to patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Must have MCQ Part 1 qualification.
• 12 months experience after GMC registration.
• Experience in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Join the Rheumatology Department as a Specialty Doctor.
• Participate in quality improvements and education.
• Train medical students and deliver educational sessions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Empathy

Team Management

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligibility for GMC registration

Advanced Life Support Certificate

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the renowned Rheumatology Department at LTHT as a Specialty Doctor. Candidates with experience of complex rheumatic inflammatory conditions and advanced therapies are particularly encouraged to apply. The post will be mainly outpatient based with general and specialist clinics. A commitment to participate in quality improvement and education is essential. There are also significant opportunities to participate in research.

Main duties of the job

The post is for 6 sessions per week. It is predominantly outpatient based, at Chapel Allerton Hospital. The postholder will work with a team of consultants and registrars. The clinics will be a mix of general and subspecialty rheumatology. At certain times, with advance notice, a clinic session may be altered so that the postholder can cover inpatient or day case related work if needed. It is envisaged that the postholder will have a specific individual clinic list in each clinic, under consultant supervision.

The postholder is expected to have a role in training and education. This would be for medical students as clinic based teaching and to deliver educational sessions for resident doctors. The postholder would also present clinical cases and teaching presentations at the weekly academic meeting as per a pre-planned schedule. The rheumatology department is involved with a variety of local, regional and national postgraduate teaching courses.

There is a weekly programme of departmental clinical, educational, governance and research meetings with internal and external presentations. The postholder is expected to participate in audit and projects related to service delivery and improvement.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1 billion. Our 17,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

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Job responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the Rheumatology Department at LTHT as a Specialty Doctor. Candidates with experience of complex rheumatic inflammatory conditions and advanced therapies are particularly encouraged to apply. The post will be mainly outpatient based with general and specialist clinics. A commitment to participate in quality improvement and education is essential. There are also significant opportunities to participate in research. Please contact Dr S Dass, Lead Clinician for Rheumatology ([e-mail]) and Karen Cox, Business Manager for Rheumatology ([e-mail]) for further information.

The Rheumatology Department at Leeds has a national and international reputation for high quality clinical care and research. The department offers both secondary and tertiary level care across several subspecialty areas. It is an NHS England Specialist Centre for Rheumatology. Most of the department's work is outpatient based but there are also specific inpatient beds.

Timetable:

• Wed AM Early Arthritis Clinic
• Wed PM Education/CPD
• Thu AM Connective Tissue Diseases clinic
• Fri AM Spondyloarthropathy Clinic
• Fri PM Administration

The postholder is expected to have a role in training and education. This would be for medical students as clinic based teaching and to deliver educational sessions for resident doctors. The postholder would also present clinical cases and teaching presentations at the weekly academic meeting as per a pre-planned schedule. The rheumatology department is involved with a variety of local, regional and national postgraduate teaching courses.

There is a weekly programme of departmental clinical, educational, governance and research meetings with internal and external presentation. The postholder is expected to participate in audit and projects related to service delivery and improvement.

The Department is keen to provide mentoring, either officially or informally, to support current work as well as considering future opportunities and career development. The postholder will also participate in the standard annual appraisal process, leading to revalidation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
• Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
• OR
• Achieved IELTS minimum score of 7 across all 4 categories in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). An overall minimum score of 7.5
• OR
• Achieved minimum Grade B across all 4 categories in OET medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). Provide candidate number
• If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but lack evidence, provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
• MRCP Part 1

Personal Skills

• Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and adapts language as appropriate
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
• Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to consider others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
• Demonstrates respect for all
• Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff; shows leadership and initiative
• Organisation & Planning: Ability to manage time and information effectively; prioritise workload
• Evidence of thoroughness, punctuality and meeting deadlines
• Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Ability to operate under pressure and deliver good clinical care
• Values: Understands and demonstrates NHS Constitution values

Experience

• 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, including core professional responsibilities
• Evidence of clinical excellence, risk management, and patient safety focus
• Experience in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Medicine
• Research and audit skills: involvement in audit, quality improvement, or research projects
• Teaching: evidence of interest in and experience of teaching; feedback for teaching
• License to practice and ALS/ATLS/EPLS/APLS instructor status or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.