Job summary
Interviews are TBC
This post will provide senior middle grade support to the Rheumatology outpatient, inpatient and daycase unit service at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust under the direction of the responsible Consultant Rheumatologists and Clinical Lead.
- This post joins the existing consultants, specialist nurses and the wider rheumatology team in the continued provision of our Rheumatology service in Coventry and Rugby.
- The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the rheumatology on call rota, together with existing consultants, with a frequency of 1:7
The appointee will support the current Rheumatology team, made up of 9 consultants and 6 specialist nurses and will be expected to undertake clinics at UHCW, City of Coventry and/or St. Cross Hospital in Rugby, as well as providing support to the day-case Unit and junior doctors. Whilst this post has a focus on General Rheumatology, we are looking for the appointee to have specific experience and interest in the following areas:
- To help develop the Osteoporosis service and
- To support the busy Connective Tissue disease/Vasculitis (CTD) services across outpatients, inpatients and day-case Unit
This will support the service development required in line with the outputs from it's GIRFT review in January 2023.
Main duties of the job
To attend departmental meetings and to participate in other committees and working groups.
To participate in relevant professional activities.
To engage in continuous professional development.
To undertake external commitments which reflect/enhance the reputation of UHCW NHS Trust.
To ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work.
They will also provide professional supervision of more junior members of the team, including the teaching of nursing and medical staff as well as medical students.
Participation in weekly departmental meetings, regular clinical audit, clinical governance and continuing professional development.
The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but provide guidance on the main aspects of the job. You will be required to be flexible in your duties.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.
The specialty doctor will need to function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and work with both the consultants and specialist nurses to provide the clinical care to patients attending the Department and to support the ongoing clinical work. Close liaison is also expected with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and primary care teams to maintain continuity of care. They will contribute to the development of our rheumatology service, both within the Trust and in the community.
Clinic templates can be scheduled for new patients only (6 new patients per clinic, depending on case mix), review clinics only (10-12 patients per clinic, again depending on case mix) or combined new/review clinics, with a maximum of 3 new patients and up to 8 follow ups. Templates will be reduced for specialist clinics where there are high proportions of patients with more complex needs. A standard operating procedure and technology exists to enable clinics to be delivered virtually, if appropriate and preferred.
Appointees will be expected to maintain close links with other medical and surgical specialties, as appropriate, and would be supported and encouraged to collaborate where this compliments their specialist interest in Osteoporosis and CTD. Support from senior colleagues will be available when required.
The successful candidate will be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices.
The post holder is responsible to all the consultants. Clinical line manager is Dr A Price-Forbes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.
The specialty doctor will need to function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and work with both the consultants and specialist nurses to provide the clinical care to patients attending the Department and to support the ongoing clinical work. Close liaison is also expected with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and primary care teams to maintain continuity of care. They will contribute to the development of our rheumatology service, both within the Trust and in the community.
Clinic templates can be scheduled for new patients only (6 new patients per clinic, depending on case mix), review clinics only (10-12 patients per clinic, again depending on case mix) or combined new/review clinics, with a maximum of 3 new patients and up to 8 follow ups. Templates will be reduced for specialist clinics where there are high proportions of patients with more complex needs. A standard operating procedure and technology exists to enable clinics to be delivered virtually, if appropriate and preferred.
Appointees will be expected to maintain close links with other medical and surgical specialties, as appropriate, and would be supported and encouraged to collaborate where this compliments their specialist interest in Osteoporosis and CTD. Support from senior colleagues will be available when required.
The successful candidate will be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices.
The post holder is responsible to all the consultants. Clinical line manager is Dr A Price-Forbes.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Management & Administrative
Essential
Desirable
Teaching & Training
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Management & Administrative
Essential
Desirable
Teaching & Training
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
