Consultant in Rheumatology

The appointee will join the well-established department of eight existing consultants in rheumatology. The successful candidate will augment and complement the consultant capacity, to help drive forwards the department's vision of a comprehensive rheumatology service. Sub-specialty interest in any area appropriate for a DGH (such as vasculitis, bone health or axial spondyloarthritis) is welcomed, as is an enthusiasm for teaching, audit and research.

The post holders will work with the other Consultants to provide specialty rheumatology advice and support to patients within the Trust. They will attend the weekly multi-disciplinary departmental meetings and weekly X-ray meetings, and will be expected to help support and train the registrars and other junior medical staff in rheumatology/general medicine, and the Clinical Nurse Specialists. Where possible, the post-holder will be encouraged to develop a research interest, compatible with the background of the department and its facilities.

Audit will be a mandatory part of the role. The Rheumatology Directorate has close links with local General Practitioners and there is an active teaching program for them, and also for all grades of doctors within the Trust. The post holder will be encouraged to continue teaching and training at all levels. Clinical Governance and Audit projects are undertaken as an ongoing programme within the department of Rheumatology - examining local practice compared to National Standards of care (for example use of biologic therapy, DAS scoring, early arthritis pathways and comparison to BSR Standards) - and Trust-wide.

It is expected that the appointee will be actively involved in this.

• Essential Medical Degree Relevant postgraduate qualification MRCP or equivalent
• Desirable MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
• Registration Essential Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
  Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?
  
  CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?
  
  CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
• Personal Circumstances Essential Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
  
  Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
  
  Satisfactory DBS clearance
• Clinical Experience Essential Excellent all round experience of DGH work Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Rheumatology Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
• Desirable Specialist interest in axSpA Clinical Effectiveness Essential Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD Experience of guideline appraisal
  
  Participation in relevant local audits
  
  Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
  
  Desirable
  
  Participation in relevant national audits
• Teaching Essential Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
  
  Desirable
  
  Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
• Personal Skills Essential Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
  
  Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills Clinical Governance Essential Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 Apr 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Guidance can be found at Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration:
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