Locum Consultant in Rheumatology

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

6 days ago

About the role

Applications are invited for a full time (10 PA) Consultant to join our senior Rheumatology team for 9 months. Part-time applicants are welcome.

Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register and/or have a CCT in Rheumatology or be within six months of obtaining it by the interview date. Full current professional registration with the GMC is essential. Experiences and familiarity within UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.

The appointment is based within the Rheumatology Service at Southmead Hospital, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. We provide a patient-centred multidisciplinary service. Our Rheumatology department is diverse and ambitious with a shared vision to strive for excellence. We treat patients with all aspects of rheumatology and provide comprehensive services for inflammatory arthritis, ultrasound, transition care, metabolic bone disease | osteoporosis, GCA and CTD vasculitis. In addition, we have a successful and highly productive academic rheumatology team linked with the University of Bristol.

This is a pure rheumatology post with no GIM commitment. The post holder would be required to deliver a clinical service including clinics at base hospital Southmead and satellite hospital Cossham.

The post holder will contribute to the general rheumatology service and autoimmune CTD (connective tissue disease and vasculitis) service through running outpatient clinics. As well as providing an advisory service to inpatients admitted under other specialties at Southmead, in conjunction with other members of the rheumatology team.

Person specification

Essential

Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
or within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview *Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Rheumatology
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Meets professional health requirements
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Proficient in ultrasound of hands and feet
Broad range of IT skills
Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Formal teaching/ education qualification.
Educational Supervisor training completed