Job summary An exciting opportunity is available to lead the Rheumatology Practitioner team at University Hospitals Dorset. This is a Dorset wide service with teams currently based at Christchurch, Poole and Dorchester. The successful applicant will join and lead this team as they move into a new service at the end of 2025 with hubs in Christchurch and Dorchester and satellite clinics across the county. Strong leadership skills as well as clinical experience in Rheumatology are required for this post. You will be part a fantastic team of nurses and AHPs who work along side 12 consultants who support patients with long term rheumatological conditions across the county. The role will be supported by a matron and Rheumatology Operation and Performance Manager This role required UK professional registration Base Location: Christchurch Hospital and Dorchester Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job Please see job description and personal spec for details around the duties of this job and any further information. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Autumn 2025, when this role and base of work will primarily be Christchurch and Dorchester. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-ME04095 Job locations Christchurch Hospital Christchurch BH23 2JX Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description and personal spec for details around the duties of this job and any further information. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description and personal spec for details around the duties of this job and any further information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional registration with relevant professional body Desirable Masters level Advanced Clinical Practice/Equivalent Masters Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working independently at a Band 7 Clinical role for medical speciality Experience of leading & developing people Experience of service and practice development and managing change Working in partnership with all levels of staff Desirable Publication/conference experience Knowledge Essential Advanced clinical skills, such as assessing patient's physical status requiring precision, accuracy, dexterity. Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an advanced level Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of common rheumatology presentations Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients 'care. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional registration with relevant professional body Desirable Masters level Advanced Clinical Practice/Equivalent Masters Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working independently at a Band 7 Clinical role for medical speciality Experience of leading & developing people Experience of service and practice development and managing change Working in partnership with all levels of staff Desirable Publication/conference experience Knowledge Essential Advanced clinical skills, such as assessing patient's physical status requiring precision, accuracy, dexterity. Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an advanced level Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of common rheumatology presentations Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients 'care. 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Christchurch Hospital Christchurch BH23 2JX Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)