Job summary Are you looking to expand your skills? Would you thrive working in a large, supportive acute hospital with great teaching opportunities? If you are ready to expand your clinical skills, gain exposure, consolidate learning, progress your career and most importantly, directly influence the care that we provide to all our patients, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated doctor, who is committed to excellence to join our dynamic team. This is a 12 month position with a possible further extension. We know the importance of supported learning opportunities and are proud of the encouraging environment that our team cultivates we promise departmental teaching, MDT meetings, grand rounds and journal clubs as well as study leave. We have an excellent record of resident doctors progressing on to formal training programmes. Main duties of the job This role is for an engaged, enthusiastic individual to join 3 existing 5 resident doctors to play their part in a busy general Rheumatology department. Activity spans an acute rapid access rheumatology service, inflammatory arthritis, Rheumatological ultrasound, connective tissue disease, bone health and fracture liaison. The department holds a variety of combined clinics, which are established with Orthopaedic, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Respiratory and Pulmonary Hypertension. There are combined meetings with the respiratory and renal departments as well as links with the Systemic sclerosis and pulmonary hypertension services at the London Royal Free Hospital. The post holder will be able to attend these activities spread across outpatients, day case, a virtual outpatient environment and in-reach to the emergency department & inpatient wards during their attachment at Portsmouth. Part of the role involves supporting dedicated Rheumatology Nurses to supervise the Departments Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) / Biologics Monitoring Clinics, patient educational sessions and the patient advice and information line. The role is supported by secretarial and Front Office services. There are close links with other allied medical professionals and patient support groups. About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1363T Job locations Southwick Hill Road Cosham PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: To work as a resident doctor, alongside nursing and allied health professional colleagues and senior medics to provide a safe clinical environment for the patients and visitors to the Trust Conduct 3 outpatient sessions per week as timetabled Take part in rostered in-hours and out of normal hours emergency work (1 in 4) when orientation complete and competence assessed. Weekdays on call 0900-1900, weekend on call 0900-1300 (1 in 4) Conduct in rotation with other junior doctors (1 in 4), rapid access attendances & joint injection sessions Supervise and assist Foundation and Core level doctors working with you and support teaching for medical students Attend radiological, educational and multidisciplinary sessions. Undertake audit at various times throughout the rotations. Communicate professionally and appropriately with nurses, allied health professionals, patients, relatives and all other medical staff. Take part in rostered in-hours and out of normal hours emergency work (1 in 4) when orientation complete and competence assessed. Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: To work as a resident doctor, alongside nursing and allied health professional colleagues and senior medics to provide a safe clinical environment for the patients and visitors to the Trust Conduct 3 outpatient sessions per week as timetabled Take part in rostered in-hours and out of normal hours emergency work (1 in 4) when orientation complete and competence assessed. Weekdays on call 0900-1900, weekend on call 0900-1300 (1 in 4) Conduct in rotation with other junior doctors (1 in 4), rapid access attendances & joint injection sessions Supervise and assist Foundation and Core level doctors working with you and support teaching for medical students Attend radiological, educational and multidisciplinary sessions. Undertake audit at various times throughout the rotations. Communicate professionally and appropriately with nurses, allied health professionals, patients, relatives and all other medical staff. Take part in rostered in-hours and out of normal hours emergency work (1 in 4) when orientation complete and competence assessed. Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC ALS/BLS Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by the intended start date Full MRCP Desirable N/A Experience Essential Evidence of completion of Foundation Level or Equivalent 2 year training programme & equivalent CT1-IMT3 training Demonstrable skills and experience of Rheumatology or General Medicine Desirable Demonstrate evidence of being able to: Manage/prioritise time Manage information effectively Prioritise clinical needs Organise ward rounds Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Monitor developing situations and anticipate issues Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity Additional criteria Essential Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge Knowledge and use of evidence based practice IT skills Effective, confident presentation ability Experience in and outside specialty Enthusiasm for and ability to learn practical procedures Desirable Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need Understanding of Clinical Governance Understanding of the principles of research Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC ALS/BLS Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by the intended start date Full MRCP Desirable N/A Experience Essential Evidence of completion of Foundation Level or Equivalent 2 year training programme & equivalent CT1-IMT3 training Demonstrable skills and experience of Rheumatology or General Medicine Desirable Demonstrate evidence of being able to: Manage/prioritise time Manage information effectively Prioritise clinical needs Organise ward rounds Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Monitor developing situations and anticipate issues Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity Additional criteria Essential Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge Knowledge and use of evidence based practice IT skills Effective, confident presentation ability Experience in and outside specialty Enthusiasm for and ability to learn practical procedures Desirable Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need Understanding of Clinical Governance Understanding of the principles of research 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Southwick Hill Road Cosham PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)