NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area: Rheumatology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (Full time - 10 pa's per week)
Job ref: 331-B0320524-A
Site: Furness General Hospital
Town: Barrow in Furness
Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/10/2024 23:59
Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce and therefore welcomes and encourages applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rheumatology team within the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work in Morecambe Bay. You will be required to have appropriate experience in rheumatology and hold or be within 6 months of obtaining certification from the General Medical Council (CCT).
You will be expected to:
1. Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management;
2. Contribute to the ongoing development of rheumatology services for the local population across the Bay;
3. Participate in training and educational activities, administrative, teaching, continuing medical education, and audit activities while maintaining clinical excellence within the service.
Main duties of the job
This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department who are seeking a replacement Consultant Rheumatologist to join a team of 5 consultants, 4 specialist registrars, 3 GPSI’s, specialist nursing staff, and a fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties.
The post is for a full-time contract (10 PAs) but the option to work flexibly (less than full time) exists if it is the candidate’s preference. The job is available as soon as a successful candidate is appointed.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website here.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MBBS and MRCP, or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
* Entry on Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within six months of interview
Experience
* Depth and breadth of Rheumatology Medicine following completion of approved STR training programme or equivalent.
* Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department.
* Experience at locum consultant level.
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.
Teaching
* Evidence of teaching appropriate to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.
Audit
* Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific audits in the last 18 months.
Management Ability
* Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service development.
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