Job summary
This is an existing post to replace a consultant Rheumatologist at Prince Charles Hospital. It will complement the Rheumatology service in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
The post holder will be joining a dynamic, forward looking and innovative medical team. The post holder will be based at Prince Charles Hospital. The post holder will be expected to help develop rheumatology services provided by the Health Board in PCH and across CTMUHB as part of a wider integrated team.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work alongside another rheumatology consultant in PCH, as well as a further six rheumatology consultants across the Health Board. This post is currently supported by a Specialty Doctor, two Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialists, a Pharmacist, a GIM Specialty Registrar on rotation and an Internal Medicine Trainee on rotation.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' guide attached below for more information.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 500,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department typically undertakes around 500 new outpatient and 4000 follow-up outpatients per annum. This includes new, follow up & monitoring patients seen by the rheumatology team. In addition support is provided to inpatients via referral. There are no dedicated rheumatology inpatient beds. Outpatient osteoporosis and DXA services are also provided under the umbrella of the rheumatology department and the post holder may be expected to contribute to this service in agreement with colleagues and job-planning requirements.
The Rheumatology Department at PCH receives support from the Department of General Medicine during instances when rheumatology patients require acute admission; with advice and input from Rheumatology. Outside normal working hours, the care of inpatients is supported by the on-call medical team. Each Rheumatology Consultant sees 8-10 New Patients and 30-34 follow-up patients during 4-5 clinics held each week.
Day-unit treatments are supported by a dedicated facility based off-site in Dewi Sant Hospital and by a medical day unit for urgent treatment required on-site.
The team work closely with both the physiotherapy and occupational therapy departments to support multidisciplinary care for patients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for routine rheumatology work at PCH. The successful candidate would be expected to develop an additional area of specialist interest and work with the existing team to integrate this into the service.
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff.
The post holder, in liaison with other consultant colleagues will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with any Health Board operational / strategic plan(s) (as amended from time to time).
The post holder will support junior medical staff in day to day clinical activities within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department typically undertakes around 500 new outpatient and 4000 follow-up outpatients per annum. This includes new, follow up & monitoring patients seen by the rheumatology team. In addition support is provided to inpatients via referral. There are no dedicated rheumatology inpatient beds. Outpatient osteoporosis and DXA services are also provided under the umbrella of the rheumatology department and the post holder may be expected to contribute to this service in agreement with colleagues and job-planning requirements.
The Rheumatology Department at PCH receives support from the Department of General Medicine during instances when rheumatology patients require acute admission; with advice and input from Rheumatology. Outside normal working hours, the care of inpatients is supported by the on-call medical team. Each Rheumatology Consultant sees 8-10 New Patients and 30-34 follow-up patients during 4-5 clinics held each week.
Day-unit treatments are supported by a dedicated facility based off-site in Dewi Sant Hospital and by a medical day unit for urgent treatment required on-site.
The team work closely with both the physiotherapy and occupational therapy departments to support multidisciplinary care for patients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for routine rheumatology work at PCH. The successful candidate would be expected to develop an additional area of specialist interest and work with the existing team to integrate this into the service.
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff.
The post holder, in liaison with other consultant colleagues will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with any Health Board operational / strategic plan(s) (as amended from time to time).
The post holder will support junior medical staff in day to day clinical activities within the department.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- On specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Rheumatology OR eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and passed exit exam OR a statement of eligibility for registration issued by GMC OR a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
- Registered with GMC with licence to practice
Leadership
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning in improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching and training of post / undergraduate clinical staff
Desirable
- Teaching qualification / Higher qualification in medical education
- Experience of research
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- On specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Rheumatology OR eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and passed exit exam OR a statement of eligibility for registration issued by GMC OR a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
- Registered with GMC with licence to practice
Leadership
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning in improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching and training of post / undergraduate clinical staff
Desirable
- Teaching qualification / Higher qualification in medical education
- Experience of research
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).
