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Job Overview
This RCF post is a replacement for an ST3 and above Specialty Registrar position. The RCF/registrar will work in the Leicester Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, currently at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) and will be required to carry out the same duties as a registrar in full training. This is not an official training post, but the appointee will be entitled to attend the training meetings within the department.
The RCF/registrar will work within a team of 4 registrars to provide a clinical service within the district of Leicestershire. Duties will include outpatient and inpatient care, ward cover, and full involvement with the on-call rota. There may also be duties in terms of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level depending on the experience of the appointee.
The appointee will hold the full MRCP and will have had experience of clinical rheumatology at CT2 level or equivalent. Clinical expertise in rheumatology and good communication skills will be required.
Main Duties of the Job
The specialty registrar will work in rheumatology clinics and on medical wards to see rheumatology patients. They will also participate in doing rheumatology on-call after 5pm on weekdays and at weekends as per existing rota arrangements. Out of hours service is paid in accordance with the agreed rota agreements and service needs and may be updated from time to time.
Working for Our Organisation
UHL's purpose is to deliver "Caring at its best" for all the people who visit Leicester's hospitals, either as patients, the public, or as staff. As one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals, our vision is to move from where we are now to where we want to be. Locally known as the journey from 'Good to Great'. In undertaking this role you are expected at all times to behave in accordance with our Trust values which demonstrate your commitment to the delivery of high-quality services to patients.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Research
Good opportunities for clinical and epidemiological research exist in Leicester. Registrars will participate in research projects with a view to presenting such work at meetings of Learned Societies and followed by publications. A full research day is included in the weekly timetable.
Clinical Governance
An understanding of clinical governance issues is an essential part of training. The trainee will be expected to undertake and present audit projects, and to be involved in clinical governance activities.
Postgraduate Meetings
There are regular Postgraduate meetings held in Leicester, and 'teaching days' are provided locally. Attendance at regional area national meetings (such as the BSR meeting) will be encouraged.
Teaching
The teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students is also an essential training requirement. All trainees will be expected to take part in ward-based clinical teaching, as well as formal lecture-based teaching.
Management Training
Attendance at appropriate courses will be encouraged.
Assessment
A meeting with the educational supervisor will be arranged soon after the trainees are appointed and then at least six monthly. Any problems should be discussed as quickly as possible.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential Criteria
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviors.
Training & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
Desirable Criteria
* Evidence of commitment to Rheumatology specialty MRCP Peer-reviewed Publications.
Experience
Essential Criteria
* At least 2 years' experience of working IMT level either in the UK or abroad.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential Criteria
* Potential to cope with stressful situations possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. Empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others' perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential Criteria
* Ability to manage applicants' own time and work effectively, understanding of role. Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline. BLS Qualified.
Physical Skills
Essential Criteria
* Regular participation in the On-Call Triage Rota.
Equality and Diversity
Essential Criteria
* Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other Requirements
Essential Criteria
* Empathic approach when talking to patients and their families.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three-month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID-19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues, and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meet the needs of our diverse communities.
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Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to Download
* JD & PS (PDF, 528.6KB)
* Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
* Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)
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