Job summary WAHT is seeking to recruit a Speciality Doctor in Rheumatology. The post is designed for doctors applying for entry onto the Specialist Register in Rheumatology with General Internal Medicine (GIM) via the Portfolio pathway. We would expect this to require 3-4 years for completion. Training will aim to mirror that delivered by a higher specialty training programme and will utilise portfolio evidence. You will be allocated a consultant supervisor to guide you through the process and assist with your portfolio. The expectation is that the candidate would be appointed to a substantive rheumatology consultant post within the Trust following successful entry onto the specialist register. This post is to commence as soon as possible on a fixed term basis - length of contract to be discussed and confirmed at interview depending on the requirements of the individual appointed. Interview date: Tuesday 8th April 2025 Main duties of the job We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated individual keen to progress their Rheumatology career. The clinical duties of the post include the following: Outpatient clinics with supervising consultant Joint injection clinic Synovitis ultrasound scanning Reviewing in-patient referrals with supervision of on-call consultant Supervision of patients receiving day case infusions Clinical admin including checking and signing clinic letters, reviewing patient results, responding to patient and GP advice queries, signing high-cost drug prescriptions, etc. Weekly departmental MDT Monthly departmental clinical governance, business and educational meetings Taking an active part in audit and clinical governance Involvement of teaching of undergraduate medical students and other health professionals will be encouraged Please visit the job description for further information. About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9365-25-0235 Job locations Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Kidderminster General Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY116RJ The Alexandra Hospital Woodrow Drive Redditch Worcestershire B987UB Job description Job responsibilities A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide an appropriate clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners. The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course. The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital. The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care. The post-holder will attend cross county and cross site meetings. To collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trusts and departmental objectives. The post-holder will participate in the middle grade on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues in post. The Trust would expect a Specialty Doctor whilst undertaking non-resident on-call duties to attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. The Specialty Doctor on call must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team. Job description Job responsibilities A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide an appropriate clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners. The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course. The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital. The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care. The post-holder will attend cross county and cross site meetings. To collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trusts and departmental objectives. The post-holder will participate in the middle grade on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues in post. The Trust would expect a Specialty Doctor whilst undertaking non-resident on-call duties to attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. The Specialty Doctor on call must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team. Person Specification Management & Administrative Experience Essential Ability to organise & manage clinical care Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit Desirable Ability to encourage & consolidate service development including use of protocols & guidelines Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration with a license to practice MRCP or equivalent Desirable Higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty Experience Essential Experience in rheumatology at junior doctor level Experience in general internal medicine (GIM) Desirable Experience in rheumatology and/or GIM at registrar level Teaching Experience Essential Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work effectively as a team member Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education Flexible approach to work duties Ability to work without supervision and under pressure Reliable and supportive to other colleagues Diplomatic and tactful Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels Interest in research in medical education Other Essential An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues Able to meet the travel requirements of the job between hospital sites with own transport. Workplace health clearance by time of appointment Person Specification Management & Administrative Experience Essential Ability to organise & manage clinical care Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit Desirable Ability to encourage & consolidate service development including use of protocols & guidelines Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration with a license to practice MRCP or equivalent Desirable Higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty Experience Essential Experience in rheumatology at junior doctor level Experience in general internal medicine (GIM) Desirable Experience in rheumatology and/or GIM at registrar level Teaching Experience Essential Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work effectively as a team member Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education Flexible approach to work duties Ability to work without supervision and under pressure Reliable and supportive to other colleagues Diplomatic and tactful Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels Interest in research in medical education Other Essential An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues Able to meet the travel requirements of the job between hospital sites with own transport. Workplace health clearance by time of appointment 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. 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. 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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)