Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual with a commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to join our well-integrated team and contribute to the development of our service.The successful candidate will join the established Rheumatology and Acute Medicine team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QE Gateshead). In addition, we offer the opportunity to be involved in teaching and training, research and audit/quality improvement.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Laura Maitra - laura.maitra@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive Specialist doctor post. Prior NHS experience as registrar / specialty doctor in rheumatology, musculoskeletal or rehabilitation medicine is essential.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience in clinical skills teaching at bedside and simulation room as well as lecture based teaching is essential as you will be required to teach undergraduate medical students. You will be expected to train in practical skills such as joint injections, MSK ultrasound (if you have experience and qualified), and radiology interpretation and teach the same to your peers.
As your role develops into a senior role, you will take on clinical supervision of trainees.
You will participate in safe-care and team management events in both areas of work and contribute towards shared quality improvement projects for example clinical audit and educational material for self-care,. There is scope for leadership training in future years as your role develops.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience in clinical skills teaching at bedside and simulation room as well as lecture based teaching is essential as you will be required to teach undergraduate medical students. You will be expected to train in practical skills such as joint injections, MSK ultrasound (if you have experience and qualified), and radiology interpretation and teach the same to your peers.
As your role develops into a senior role, you will take on clinical supervision of trainees.
You will participate in safe-care and team management events in both areas of work and contribute towards shared quality improvement projects for example clinical audit and educational material for self-care,. There is scope for leadership training in future years as your role develops.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training of 3 years at specialty training (registrar) level in NHS
- Valid GMC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in rheumatology and acute medicine at middle grade level
Desirable
- Sub-specialty skills e.g. complex pain, functional somatic syndromes, falls & frailty, ultrasound, joint injections
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training of 3 years at specialty training (registrar) level in NHS
- Valid GMC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in rheumatology and acute medicine at middle grade level
Desirable
- Sub-specialty skills e.g. complex pain, functional somatic syndromes, falls & frailty, ultrasound, joint injections
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).
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).
