Job summary
This post is a full time post (10PA) with responsibility for management of Rheumatology outpatient clinics and partake in the " Rheumatologist of the the week" rota (1:4)
Main duties of the job
Rheumatology Clinics
The Rheumatology clinics include general Rheumatology clinics, Early Arthritis Clinics (with access to MSK ultrasound), Rheumatology Hot Clinics and telephone clinics. The traditional clinic template includes 2 x 30 min new appointments, 1x 30 min flare appointment and 6x 15 min follow ups. Current templates are subject to change in line with IPC guidance and Covid recovery plans.
Rheumatologist of the week
The Rheumatologist of the week rota (1:4) includes providing an inreach service for inpatients with registrar support (1-2 referrals per week), and referrals triage/advice and guidance on ERS (50 referrals per week). All remaining rheumatology consultants will continue to see inpatient referrals.
The post holder will also participate in clinical pathway development or development of specialist services such as vasculitis or connective tissue disease. The post holder will be expected to provide support for the specialist nurses and junior trainees. There will be opportunities to participate in clinical research and to teach medical undergraduate students from Oxford University, University of Buckingham and St. Georges Medical School. The job plan for the post is based on 10 PAs divided into 8 DCC and 2 SPAs (1 PA for CPD, audit and revalidation, 0.25 PA for departmental managerial role, 0.25 PA for lead on service development, 0.25 PA per trainee for educational supervision).
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
3.3 --Job plan
Weekly timetable
Day
Time
Work
Monday
AM
PM
General clinic (AH)
Clinical admin
Tuesday
AM
PM
Clinical admin
SPA
Wednesday
AM
PM
8.15 Ortho/radiology MDT
9-9.30 Hospital GR
Telephone clinic (SMH)
Rheumatology Hot Clinic (SMH)
Thursday
AM
PM
Oxford Meeting first Thursday of the month/ General clinic (AH)
2-5
Rheumatology meeting/ Ward round (1:4 only)/ SPA
Friday
AM
PM
General clinic (SMH)
Clinical admin
Totals: DCC 8 SPA 2
This job plan is provisional and subject to changes due to service reconfiguration due to COVID19, but maintaining the DCC/SPA split. Some of the general rheumatology clinics may be undertaken from Wycombe Hospital as we are currently re-balancing the clinic provision across sites. This will be designed in a way which will minimise the need to travel across sites. Regular travel would be scheduled as DCC.
Admin time includes PA allocation for clinic generated admin: reviewing results, writing and phoning patients with results, and for reviewing new referrals and advice and guidance and supporting helpline and SPNs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
3.3 --Job plan
Weekly timetable
Day
Time
Work
Monday
AM
PM
General clinic (AH)
Clinical admin
Tuesday
AM
PM
Clinical admin
SPA
Wednesday
AM
PM
8.15 Ortho/radiology MDT
9-9.30 Hospital GR
Telephone clinic (SMH)
Rheumatology Hot Clinic (SMH)
Thursday
AM
PM
Oxford Meeting first Thursday of the month/ General clinic (AH)
2-5
Rheumatology meeting/ Ward round (1:4 only)/ SPA
Friday
AM
PM
General clinic (SMH)
Clinical admin
Totals: DCC 8 SPA 2
This job plan is provisional and subject to changes due to service reconfiguration due to COVID19, but maintaining the DCC/SPA split. Some of the general rheumatology clinics may be undertaken from Wycombe Hospital as we are currently re-balancing the clinic provision across sites. This will be designed in a way which will minimise the need to travel across sites. Regular travel would be scheduled as DCC.
Admin time includes PA allocation for clinic generated admin: reviewing results, writing and phoning patients with results, and for reviewing new referrals and advice and guidance and supporting helpline and SPNs.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MB, BS or equivalent GMC registered qualifications. MRCP. CCT in Rheumatology OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in CCT in Rheumatology OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
- Specialty specific exam Appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD) CCT in General Medicine OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in CCT in General Internal Medicine
Experience
Essential
- General training in, Rheumatology to specialist level or equivalent 5 years WTE minimum at SpR level in higher speciality training Ability to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
- General training in General Internal Medicine Interest in subspecialty such as connective tissue disease , vasculitis, MSK ultrasound Research experience\publications
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MB, BS or equivalent GMC registered qualifications. MRCP. CCT in Rheumatology OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in CCT in Rheumatology OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
- Specialty specific exam Appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD) CCT in General Medicine OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in CCT in General Internal Medicine
Experience
Essential
- General training in, Rheumatology to specialist level or equivalent 5 years WTE minimum at SpR level in higher speciality training Ability to make decisions at consultant level
Desirable
- General training in General Internal Medicine Interest in subspecialty such as connective tissue disease , vasculitis, MSK ultrasound Research experience\publications
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).
