Job summary
The successful applicant would work within the dynamic multi-disciplinary paediatric rheumatology team at a senior level. Good team working skills are essential. The applicant would be expected to have at least one year of experience in paediatric rheumatology and be competent in intra-articular joint injections, ideally having experience including complex joints (hips and temporo-mandibular joints). The applicant would work alongside the consultants in parallel outpatient clinic settings, and would need to have an excellent command of the English language, oral and written. The applicant would also be involved in the management of inpatient referrals and admissions and the transfer of patients from district hospitals for work up and ongoing management as required. This post will contribute to the hospital out of hour's rota at ST6-8 level.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity for a senior trainee to join an established paediatric rheumatology team, with a broad and varied case mix, excellent research opportunities and good team working, in a fantastic city.
This post offers excellent opportunities to be involved with research and a solid background in academic research would be beneficial. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in the research activities of the unit and show the ability to work within the regulations of NIHR registered clinical trials. Completion of the GMC Good Clinical Practice would be required - this can be achieved in advance or in post.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
It is important that you are aware that you may need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas (unless there is a clear medical reason or where there are other exceptional circumstances such as no requirement for occasional patient contact).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Completion of basic paediatric training
- At least one year of speciality training in paediatric rheumatology
- APLS /EPLS / PLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of safeguarding training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience in performing intra-articular joint injections
- Experience in research - audit / clinical trials / research projects
Desirable
- Experience in injecting complex joints including TMJ and hips
- Peer reviewed publications
- Presentations at national / international meeting
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent command of English language
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to work flexibly if required
- Good organisational skills
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to be part of the wider hospital team including working night shifts
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice or eligibility to apply for registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Completion of basic paediatric training
- At least one year of speciality training in paediatric rheumatology
- APLS /EPLS / PLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of safeguarding training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience in performing intra-articular joint injections
- Experience in research - audit / clinical trials / research projects
Desirable
- Experience in injecting complex joints including TMJ and hips
- Peer reviewed publications
- Presentations at national / international meeting
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent command of English language
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to work flexibly if required
- Good organisational skills
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to be part of the wider hospital team including working night shifts
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice or eligibility to apply for registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
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).
