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We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented consultant to join our team to develop and deliver excellent care to our local population.
Job Summary
We encourage prospective consultants to develop their own areas of specialist interest to align with the vision for our organization. Those candidates who wish to work flexibly are strongly encouraged to apply. Informal visits and discussions are welcome.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holders will be supported and responsible for supervision of junior/middle grade medical staff.
2. The successful post holder will be supported to undertake formal training in educational supervision.
3. The post holders will build on the existing good relationships with primary and community care services.
4. This may include co-ordination of specialist multi-disciplinary meetings.
About Us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team.
We recognise that flexible working is important and take requests for flexible working seriously.
Benefits We Offer To You:
* Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* NHS pension scheme membership
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more
* NHS Staff discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
* Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
Person Specification
Essential
* Full registration with GMC
* Relevant CCT or entry on specialist register expected within 6 months or applied for entry.
* MRCP
* 4-5 years training at St3+ level in GIM and Rheumatology
* Interest and significant experience in Rheumatology
Desirable
* Interest in working in partnership with Emergency Medicine managing patients with acute medical problems during the process of acute medical admissions.
Experience
Essential
* Daily independent ward rounds on acutely ill patients.
* Comprehensive patient management
* Evidence of experience in the clinical management of rheumatology patients
Desirable
* Experience in quality improvement projects related to service improvement for rheumatology
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
* Awareness of managerial role of a consultant in NHS.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Desirable
* Experience of protocol / pathway development and influence in change in management
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE
Employer's website: http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/
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