Job summary
This Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) in Rheumatology post is a fixed term replacement for an ST4 and above Specialty Registrar position from the date of appointment until the start of August 2026.
The SCF will work in the Department of Rheumatology, Northampton General Hospital (NGH) and will be required to carry out the same duties as a registrar in full training. This is not an official training post, but the appointee will be entitled to attend the training meetings within the department.
The SCF will work within a team of 6 Consultants, one other registrar in training, an IMT3 trainee and two FY2 Resident doctors to provide a clinical service for NGH and its population. Duties will include outpatient care, review of ward referral and referrals from the ED and SDEC. There may also be duties in terms of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level depending on the experience of the appointee.
The appointee will hold the full MRCP and will have had experience of clinical rheumatology at CT2 level or equivalent. Clinical expertise in rheumatology, and good communication skills will be required.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties
The SCF will at present work in rheumatology clinics and on medical wards to see rheumatology patients. They will also be working with the Consultant Rheumatologist on call for the week in reviewing urgent outpatient and inpatient referrals. Subject to relevant experience you may also be asked to undertake General Internal Medicine on call out of hours duties at registrar level.
About us
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Northampton General Hospital NHS 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 Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation 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
ResearchGood opportunities for clinical research exist in Northampton. We have an active research portfolio covering many areas of rheumatology and you will be encouraged to participate. There is an active Research and Innovation Department and there is good support for theNIHR supported Associate Principal Investigator programme. Registrars will participate in research projects with a view to presenting such work at meetings of Learned Societies and followed by publications.
Clinical GovernanceAn understanding of clinical governance issues is an essential part of training. The trainee will be expected to undertake and present audit projects, and to be involved in clinical governance activities.
Postgraduate MeetingsThere are regular Postgraduate meetings and teaching days are provided locally. Attendance at regional (Regional Registrar Training Days) and national meetings (British Society for Rheumatology meeting) will be encouraged.
TeachingThe teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students is also an essential requirement of the post. All postholders will be expected to take part in ward based clinical teaching, as well as formal lecture-based teaching.
Management TrainingAttendance at appropriate courses will be encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ResearchGood opportunities for clinical research exist in Northampton. We have an active research portfolio covering many areas of rheumatology and you will be encouraged to participate. There is an active Research and Innovation Department and there is good support for theNIHR supported Associate Principal Investigator programme. Registrars will participate in research projects with a view to presenting such work at meetings of Learned Societies and followed by publications.
Clinical GovernanceAn understanding of clinical governance issues is an essential part of training. The trainee will be expected to undertake and present audit projects, and to be involved in clinical governance activities.
Postgraduate MeetingsThere are regular Postgraduate meetings and teaching days are provided locally. Attendance at regional (Regional Registrar Training Days) and national meetings (British Society for Rheumatology meeting) will be encouraged.
TeachingThe teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students is also an essential requirement of the post. All postholders will be expected to take part in ward based clinical teaching, as well as formal lecture-based teaching.
Management TrainingAttendance at appropriate courses will be encouraged.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
- MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Rheumatology
- An additional higher qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of Teaching Resident Doctors
Skills
Essential
- Publications in recognised journals
- Research projects relating to speciality
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
- MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Rheumatology
- An additional higher qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of Teaching Resident Doctors
Skills
Essential
- Publications in recognised journals
- Research projects relating to speciality
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
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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).
