Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Consultant Rheumatologist in the beautiful historic county of Herefordshire.
Speciality interests are encouraged.
We welcome and encourage applications from enthusiastic clinicians who are passionate about delivering excellent; safe and equitable care to the patients of Herefordshire.
Main duties of the job
The Rheumatology Department is looking to appoint a Consultant to complement those already in post. The post is full time and the indicative job plan is for 10 PAs, though applicants wishing to work part time will also be considered.
This post will cover a number of general Rheumatology clinics. We would expect the applicant to have clinical experience in these areas and we already have close clinical links in these areas with Birmingham which we hope to continue to develop alongside this post.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are currently 4 substantive consultant delivering 3.5 Full time equivalent posts, and 2 associate specialists who have interests in early RA, systemic vasculitis, ultrasound and osteoporosis. Applicants with the same or complementary subspecialty interests will be considered equally. Supporting the Consultants are a Specialty Doctor, Specialty Registrar, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and a Secretarial Team.
There is no General Internal Medicine component to this job.
The Department has broad clinical interests with particular subspecialty interests in early inflammatory arthritis, systemic vasculitis, ultrasound and osteoporosis. A full range of services is provided, including paediatric rheumatology (with a visiting consultant from Birmingham Childrens Hospital) and adolescent rheumatology clinics. The department has considerable expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound and a dedicated diagnostic ultrasound machine.
This post will consist of 10 PAs to deliver both inpatient and outpatient Rheumatology services. SPAs will be used both for personal and departmental development.
The 10 PAs will comprise as follows:
Direct clinical care (DCC) 7.5 PAs
Supporting professional activities (SPA) 2.5 PAs
There is no weekend working but where relevant there will be consideration of time off in lieu.
There are no on-call commitments.
JD and PS Pending Royal College Approval .
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are currently 4 substantive consultant delivering 3.5 Full time equivalent posts, and 2 associate specialists who have interests in early RA, systemic vasculitis, ultrasound and osteoporosis. Applicants with the same or complementary subspecialty interests will be considered equally. Supporting the Consultants are a Specialty Doctor, Specialty Registrar, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and a Secretarial Team.
There is no General Internal Medicine component to this job.
The Department has broad clinical interests with particular subspecialty interests in early inflammatory arthritis, systemic vasculitis, ultrasound and osteoporosis. A full range of services is provided, including paediatric rheumatology (with a visiting consultant from Birmingham Childrens Hospital) and adolescent rheumatology clinics. The department has considerable expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound and a dedicated diagnostic ultrasound machine.
This post will consist of 10 PAs to deliver both inpatient and outpatient Rheumatology services. SPAs will be used both for personal and departmental development.
The 10 PAs will comprise as follows:
Direct clinical care (DCC) 7.5 PAs
Supporting professional activities (SPA) 2.5 PAs
There is no weekend working but where relevant there will be consideration of time off in lieu.
There are no on-call commitments.
JD and PS Pending Royal College Approval .
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice, and on the specialist register in rheumatology with proven skills and up-to-date experience in rheumatology Or Full GMC registration and within 6 months of obtaining specialist registration at the time of interview via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights.
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD or PhD )
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of a broad rheumatology caseload, and appropriate subspecialty training.
- Experience in managing vasculitis and/or connective tissue disease in a specialist centre
Desirable
- Current ALS certificate or equivalent
Motivation and Attitude
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description
- Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH-based consultant
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and develop the service
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally
- Ability to empathise and demonstrate probity
- Ability to be flexible to meet service demands
Research and publications
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in a research project
Information Technology
Essential
- Information technology skills appropriate for daily NHS work
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills to aid service development
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively and constructively with management
Desirable
- Training and/or evidence in areas such as leadership, planning and change management.
- Evidence of formal management training
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of effective teaching of medical students, doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice, and on the specialist register in rheumatology with proven skills and up-to-date experience in rheumatology Or Full GMC registration and within 6 months of obtaining specialist registration at the time of interview via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights.
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD or PhD )
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of a broad rheumatology caseload, and appropriate subspecialty training.
- Experience in managing vasculitis and/or connective tissue disease in a specialist centre
Desirable
- Current ALS certificate or equivalent
Motivation and Attitude
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description
- Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH-based consultant
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and develop the service
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally
- Ability to empathise and demonstrate probity
- Ability to be flexible to meet service demands
Research and publications
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in a research project
Information Technology
Essential
- Information technology skills appropriate for daily NHS work
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills to aid service development
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively and constructively with management
Desirable
- Training and/or evidence in areas such as leadership, planning and change management.
- Evidence of formal management training
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of effective teaching of medical students, doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.
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).
