Job summary
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) are delighted to be in a position to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated & forward-thinking NHS Locum Consultant (10 PA's) to join the Rheumatology team for a 12 month fixed term period.
The Rheumatology department is based at Wrightington Hospital. We treat a wide range of rheumatological conditions and attract tertiary referrals. The team consists of Consultants, Trainee Doctor's. Specialist Nurses, General Nurses and an Administration Team.
Main duties of the job
The department provides outpatient services across three of the Trust's main sites; Wrightington Hospital, Thomas Linacre Centre & Leigh Infirmary. We host special interest clinics which include; Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoporosis, Combined Orthopaedic Rheumatology Clinics, Vasculitis and Early Arthritis.
In addition to the Consultant led clinics, the Rheumatology Nurse Specialists run a service in conjunction with the Rheumatology Consultant's for patients with a number of Rheumatological conditions. The department liaise closely with the Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy departments as well as offer education to patients who are newly diagnosed with a Rheumatological condition.
The department has a dedicated ward which host's daycase services on the recently refurbished Rheumatology ward at Wrightington Hospital. A wide range of treatments are available such as; joint injections and drug infusions to treat many Rheumatological conditions.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will each carry out weekly rheumatology clinics which will based at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Hospitals (one will be Emergency Rheumatology Clinic).Clinics take place at Wrightington Hospital, Leigh Infirmary and The Thomas Linacre Outpatient Centre in Wigan. Clinics are supported by Specialist Nurses & junior trainees when available.
The Job includes dedicated Rheumatology weekly ward rounds which involves Rheumatology Day patient care, In patient care Ward attendees/Emergency Rheumatology patients and ward referrals including medical opinion for orthopaedic patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will each carry out weekly rheumatology clinics which will based at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Hospitals (one will be Emergency Rheumatology Clinic).Clinics take place at Wrightington Hospital, Leigh Infirmary and The Thomas Linacre Outpatient Centre in Wigan. Clinics are supported by Specialist Nurses & junior trainees when available.
The Job includes dedicated Rheumatology weekly ward rounds which involves Rheumatology Day patient care, In patient care Ward attendees/Emergency Rheumatology patients and ward referrals including medical opinion for orthopaedic patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent.
- MRCP (or equivalent).
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion or within 6 months of completion of Higher Specialty Training Programme in Rheumatology- or Equivalent (accepted
Desirable
- Additional Experience in Research /Specific areas in Rheumatology
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Managerial structure within the NHS
- Experience of Audit and its role in Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Experience in clinical trials and Research(Presentations& Publications)
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to training and teaching junior medical staff and other health professionals.
- Experience in clinical supervision
Desirable
- Attendance at ''Teaching the teachers' or similar training course in medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent.
- MRCP (or equivalent).
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion or within 6 months of completion of Higher Specialty Training Programme in Rheumatology- or Equivalent (accepted
Desirable
- Additional Experience in Research /Specific areas in Rheumatology
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Managerial structure within the NHS
- Experience of Audit and its role in Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Experience in clinical trials and Research(Presentations& Publications)
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to training and teaching junior medical staff and other health professionals.
- Experience in clinical supervision
Desirable
- Attendance at ''Teaching the teachers' or similar training course in medical education
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leigh
Wrightington Hospital
Wrightington
WN6 9EP
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
