ConsultantPermanent

Consultant in Rheumatology

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Rotherham

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

18 Feb

About the role

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Rheumatologist to join our department. We offer a consultant led and delivered service which allows long term doctor patient relationships. If you enjoy patient care then this is the place to work. There are opportunities to develop a special interest as well as undertake research to allow you to grow your career. There are no on call duties nor GIM commitments. This post can be on either a full-time or part-time basis there could also be a possibility of making a part time post into full time if complemented with research and/or internal medicine.

To provide a service in Rheumatology with responsibility for outpatients, day case rheumatology procedures and in-patient referrals requiring rheumatology specialist input. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave. Participate in medical audit and research as appropriate. Ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Consultant in Rheumatology

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence. All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.

Person specification

Essential

Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
Please confirm your GMC registration number
Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date or
Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
MRCS specialist qualification or equivalent
Demonstrate effective team working skills
Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses
Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable

Teaching experience / qualification
Subspecialty training or equivalent such as in connective tissue disease
Training in musculoskeletal ultrasound
Relevant research published in peer review journal