Job summary
This is a newly
established post for a full or part time Consultant Rheumatologist based at
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We are
looking to expand our small but highly effective rheumatology medical team
of three consultants and one very
experienced associate specialist.
This
opportunity is unlikely to arise again for many years!
Our candidate
must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving this.
The post will
be based at Barnsley Hospital, one of four Foundation Trusts in South
Yorkshire, and in our opinion, the best to work in.
The
appointee will work closely with the existing Consultant Rheumatologists, and
other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive service
to our local patient population. If you
enjoy working in a small, friendly hospital, where people know and talk to each
other, then this post is for you. Unless you want to practice general medicine
as well, there is no on call commitment.
QUALIFICATIONS
The post of
Consultant Rheumatologist requires evidence of Accreditation by the Royal
College / Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training /
Evidence of Registration with the Royal College.
Applicants must
therefore have full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist Register
(or be within six months of CCT at time of
interview).
A person
specification is appended to this job description.
Main duties of the job
The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
About us
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
We reserve the right to close positions early
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post of Consultant Rheumatologist requires evidence of Accreditation by the Royal College / Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training / Evidence of Registration with the Royal College.
- MRCP (or equivalent).
- On the specialist register for rheumatology (or within 6 months of anticipated registration).
Desirable
- Holder of diplomas or qualifications pertinent to Rheumatology.
- Holder of a higher relevant qualification such as an MD, MSc or PhD
Management/Clinical Governance
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of a team and share administrative responsibilities.
- Ability to contribute positively in Directorate and Trust management.
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Ability to organise and consolidate change and improvement.
- Knowledge of mechanisms of management.
- Knowledge of implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate.
- Willingness to assume, with adequate support, local Lead Clinician status with time
Audit/Clinical effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.
Desirable
- Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.
Motivation/Leadership
Essential
- Commitment to developing this post in line with local and national guidelines and requirements.
- Ability to maintain an up to date service.
- Personal integrity and reliability.
- Commitment to continual learning.
- Flexibility, resilience, ability to cope under pressure.
- Relates effectively with professional colleagues.
Desirable
- Ability to inspire and motivate other team members.
- Ability to innovate, develop new principles and methods.
- Aspirations towards excellence.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive training and broad experience in Rheumatology.
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues of NHS service provision, organisation and development.
- Specialist interest within Rheumatology to complement existing Consultant.
Audit/Clinical effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.
Desirable
- Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.
Research
Desirable
- Appropriate scientific publications.
- Enthusiasm for clinical or other research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post of Consultant Rheumatologist requires evidence of Accreditation by the Royal College / Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training / Evidence of Registration with the Royal College.
- MRCP (or equivalent).
- On the specialist register for rheumatology (or within 6 months of anticipated registration).
Desirable
- Holder of diplomas or qualifications pertinent to Rheumatology.
- Holder of a higher relevant qualification such as an MD, MSc or PhD
Management/Clinical Governance
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of a team and share administrative responsibilities.
- Ability to contribute positively in Directorate and Trust management.
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Ability to organise and consolidate change and improvement.
- Knowledge of mechanisms of management.
- Knowledge of implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate.
- Willingness to assume, with adequate support, local Lead Clinician status with time
Audit/Clinical effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.
Desirable
- Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.
Motivation/Leadership
Essential
- Commitment to developing this post in line with local and national guidelines and requirements.
- Ability to maintain an up to date service.
- Personal integrity and reliability.
- Commitment to continual learning.
- Flexibility, resilience, ability to cope under pressure.
- Relates effectively with professional colleagues.
Desirable
- Ability to inspire and motivate other team members.
- Ability to innovate, develop new principles and methods.
- Aspirations towards excellence.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive training and broad experience in Rheumatology.
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues of NHS service provision, organisation and development.
- Specialist interest within Rheumatology to complement existing Consultant.
Audit/Clinical effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.
Desirable
- Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.
Research
Desirable
- Appropriate scientific publications.
- Enthusiasm for clinical or other research.
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.
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.
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).
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