Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town: Leicester
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/04/2025 23:59
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
The post is based in the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Rheumatology department. The Rheumatology department covers all 3 sites including Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield hospital, as well as multiple community clinics. Our department has a multidisciplinary approach to the management of rheumatic diseases and is renowned for delivering high quality patient care. We work closely and collaboratively with other specialties such as Renal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology and Radiology. This is a locum (parental leave cover) full-time post for 12 months. The post is suitable for newly qualified consultants or more experienced ones, and it is an exciting opportunity to join a Rheumatology department recognised for its exceptional care and multidisciplinary approach.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver a broad range of Rheumatology services including outpatient general rheumatology clinics, outpatient specialist clinics, inpatient Rheumatology reviews on a ward round rota and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings. The department provides training for specialist trainees and has a history of collaborating in translational and bench research through close working relationships with the University of Leicester and NIHR. The successful candidate will work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure clinical efficiency, quality of outcomes, financial management and operational efficiency. They will be supported to maintain up-to-date portfolios for annual appraisal, CPD and revalidation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a locum full-time post based at Leicester Royal Infirmary. It has clinical commitments at Leicester General Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary and the Rutland Memorial Hospital in Oakham, Rutland. The role entails:
* 4 General Rheumatology outpatient clinics per week
* 1 Rheumatology injection procedure session clinic per week
* Ward round (as per rota) and Rheumatology on-call (as per rota)
* Weekly educational meetings
* Support the nurse and doctors in training team in dealing with clinical queries
* Contribute to additional NHS responsibilities by taking roles such as clinical manager, clinical governance lead or clinical audit lead
* Maintaining up-to-date portfolios for annual appraisal, CPD and revalidation.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MBBS, MRCP or equivalent.
* Membership of relevant specialist societies or associations.
Experience
* Fully trained in Rheumatology.
* Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice.
* IT Skills.
* Evidence of clinical research and/or relevant specialty interest.
Management
* Able to work in MDTs and supervise Juniors.
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues.
* Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively.
* Awareness of service development issues.
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 current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
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 meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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