Job summary
The role is of a Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology. The post will provide excellent training & experience in the management of all aspects of Rheumatological conditions. Duties and responsibilities The post is based within the Rheumatology Unit at Kettering General Hospital. The post holder will join a friendly & dynamic Rheumatology team comprising of 4 Consultants, 1 Trust grade Specialist Registrar (this post), 1 GP trainee/SHO grade, 1 Foundation Year one (shared 50% with Dermatology) & 6 Rheumatology Nurse Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
The post involves responsibility for participation in the Rheumatology Service at the Kettering General Hospital. This consists of: out-patient clinics, responsibility for timely review of Rheumatology in-patient referrals, and liaison with junior doctors to ensure the timely and safe delivery of biological therapies & other infusions in the day unit.
The post-holder will be fully supervised by the Rheumatology Consultants. There is a weekly departmental meeting and weekly hospital Grand Rounds during academic term times. There are regular cohorts of medical students (from University of Leicester) within the department and the post-holder is expected to contribute to their teaching. There will be opportunities to conduct audits and take part in regional (e.g.; Midlands Rheumatology Society) meetings.
About us
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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology Job Description
The post offers excellent training in managing a wide range of rheumatological conditions. Based within the Rheumatology Unit at Kettering General Hospital, the post-holder will join a dynamic team of 4 Consultants, 1 GP trainee/SHO, 1 FY1 (shared with Dermatology), and 6 Nurse Practitioners.
Duties include outpatient clinics, timely review of inpatient referrals, and liaising with junior staff to support delivery of biological therapies and infusions. The role is fully supervised by consultants, with opportunities for teaching Leicester medical students, participating in weekly departmental meetings, audits, and regional forums such as the Midlands Rheumatology Society.
Applicants must ensure professional registration is maintained and comply with Trust policies on safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is required. The role contributes to a safe, inclusive, and sustainable working environment aligned with the Trusts values: compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and courage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology Job Description
The post offers excellent training in managing a wide range of rheumatological conditions. Based within the Rheumatology Unit at Kettering General Hospital, the post-holder will join a dynamic team of 4 Consultants, 1 GP trainee/SHO, 1 FY1 (shared with Dermatology), and 6 Nurse Practitioners.
Duties include outpatient clinics, timely review of inpatient referrals, and liaising with junior staff to support delivery of biological therapies and infusions. The role is fully supervised by consultants, with opportunities for teaching Leicester medical students, participating in weekly departmental meetings, audits, and regional forums such as the Midlands Rheumatology Society.
Applicants must ensure professional registration is maintained and comply with Trust policies on safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is required. The role contributes to a safe, inclusive, and sustainable working environment aligned with the Trusts values: compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and courage.
Person Specification
Qaualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
- MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Rheumatology
- An additional higher qualification
Person Specification
Qaualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
- MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Rheumatology
- An additional higher qualification
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).
