Job Summary
Putting patients and communities at the heart of our values-led hospitals by developing and transforming medical practice to improve clinical outcomes, reduce health inequalities and enhance our patient experience is the privilege of all our clinical colleagues.
Launched more than 12 months ago, our new operating model allows our local teams to provide services to patients with the highest quality, equitable care possible whilst delivering the best clinical care to those that rely on us - whilst remaining part of the wider University Hospital Birmingham (UHB).
Applications are invited for a high-quality Locum Consultant Rheumatologist to join us at Solihull Hospital. This is a 10 PA post fixed for 12 months to meet increasing demand. Applications from individuals seeking to work on a less than full time basis would also be welcomed.
Rheumatology have streamlined their pathways giving greater access to the service for patients referred with Early Inflammatory Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disorder as well as other rheumatological conditions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general rheumatology conditions and will contribute to the delivery of the specialty 3-year strategy, a key component of the department.
The appointment is subject to pre-employment health screening.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
2. Well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
3. Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive rheumatology service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.
4. Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking and innovative practice.
5. Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.
6. Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.
7. Play an active role in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance program.
8. Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.
9. Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
10. Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave at short notice in exceptional circumstances.
11. Take an active role in development of services through leadership and other roles.
12. Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.
13. Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.
14. Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame.
About Us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can; Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job Responsibilities
1. Ability to manage and lead a clinical team.
2. Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements.
3. Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
4. Experience of audit; knowledge of complaints, ethical issues and Clinical Governance.
5. Understanding of training systems and active participation in training structures/trainee supervision.
6. Experience of teaching medical students.
7. Ability to teach clinical skills.
8. Evidence of understanding clinical research processes.
9. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
10. Ability to work effectively in a team & with colleagues from a wide range of professional and organizational backgrounds.
11. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
12. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
13. Ability to understand patient and carer/family requirements.
14. Ability to persuade and influence.
15. Good presentational skills including complex clinical & managerial information to a wide range of audiences.
16. Ability to maintain composure and set high standards of behaviour when under pressure.
17. Enquiring, critical approach to work.
18. Caring and kind attitude to patients.
19. Ability to work effectively with those who may express strong opposing views.
20. Good IT skills.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview.
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME.
* MRCP or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Employer's Website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm
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