Job summary Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant in Rheumatology at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing 2.7 WTE substantive Consultant Rheumatologists. Mid Cheshire Foundation Trust is committed to continuous improvement and to delivering high quality safe patient care for the population we serve. This new fixed term posts is to ensure that we have the right workforce to deliver on this commitment. Main duties of the job The population served by Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust is rapidly expanding. Inaddition, we have an aging population with increasingly complex health care needs. To meetthese demands the Division of Medicine and Emergency Care is looking to expand theConsultant workforce to support timely and effective delivery of inpatient and outpatient carealigned to our strategic four care model:1. What's wrong with me? We provide the expertise, access and convenience todiagnose and develop treatment plans for our patients2. Fix me. We provide medical and surgical services to treat our patients and deliveroptimal outcomes3. Helping people stay well. We work with carers, patients and their local community tokeep them well4. End of life. We provide the best possible end of life care We are committed to Place-based care working in partnership with our local health and carepartners to ensure that we deliver specialist care in the right setting and support care in thecommunity and at home. About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through ourCentral Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership. We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 412-MED-6821846 Job locations leighton Hsoputal Crewe CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities The post is offered at 6 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidateswho wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmedactivity. The postholder will be expected to undertake 1 programmed activities (PAs) ofSupporting Professional Activity per week and 5 programmed activities (PAs) of Direct ClinicalCare, 3.5 of which will be Rheumatology Out patient clinics and 1.5 PA admin. There is theopportunity for a successful candidate to take on additional PAs (DCC and SPA) followingmutual agreement with the Specialty Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director. Job description Job responsibilities The post is offered at 6 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidateswho wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmedactivity. The postholder will be expected to undertake 1 programmed activities (PAs) ofSupporting Professional Activity per week and 5 programmed activities (PAs) of Direct ClinicalCare, 3.5 of which will be Rheumatology Out patient clinics and 1.5 PA admin. There is theopportunity for a successful candidate to take on additional PAs (DCC and SPA) followingmutual agreement with the Specialty Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Desirable Additional higher degrees relevant to this post. e.g. MD, PhD. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in rheumatology and GIM via: o CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights Experience and Ability Essential Extensive experience in rheumatology and general internal medicine Advanced communication skills Full driving licence Desirable Training in Musculoskeletal ultrasound Experienced in working with Rheumatology MDT teams Audit and Research Essential Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning Desirable Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Recognised teaching skills course. Special interest in role development and staff training Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies Other Essential Recognised ability to work within / and provide leadership to the multidisciplinary team Effective communicator. Excellent interpersonal skills Flexibility of approach Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance High ethical / professional standards Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Desirable Additional higher degrees relevant to this post. e.g. MD, PhD. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in rheumatology and GIM via: o CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights Experience and Ability Essential Extensive experience in rheumatology and general internal medicine Advanced communication skills Full driving licence Desirable Training in Musculoskeletal ultrasound Experienced in working with Rheumatology MDT teams Audit and Research Essential Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning Desirable Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Recognised teaching skills course. Special interest in role development and staff training Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies Other Essential Recognised ability to work within / and provide leadership to the multidisciplinary team Effective communicator. Excellent interpersonal skills Flexibility of approach Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance High ethical / professional standards Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice) 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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address leighton Hsoputal Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)