Rheumatology Consultant

• A major focus for the department is expanding its ultrasound scanning abilities and training the specialist nurses and Doctor(s) to focus on inflammatory arthritis with the team in collaboration with Local university links and on site mentors within the Radiology department.
• There are monthly Rheumatology team meetings and new biological weekly MDTs is in the process of being arranged with the team dedicated Rheumatology Pharmacist, Clinical Nurse Specialists and physiotherapy team to which service development SPA is allocated in the job plan to assist in the development of this service. A special interest will be welcomed and encouraged to grow and advance the team and service. This is an opportunity for an innovative Consultant Rheumatologist who is ready for a new challenge and prepared to contribute to shaping the future of Rheumatology services at the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.

• This will be delivering outpatient Rheumatology services to the local population serviced by the George Eliot Hospital Trust, to share facilities and provide continuity to patients, staff and deliver high standards of care. Specific duties will include 5 out-patient clinics per week, with a template of 3 news and 6 follow up patients. The number of clinics required per year will be annualised. An Early Arthritis clinic is delivered at the base hospital, with Dr Saravana leading on this as an area of specialist interest and the infusion service.
• This is a full-time post for a pure Consultant Rheumatologist (10 PA).
• The appointee will work in collaboration with the other Rheumatologist in the Trust.

• Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive rheumatology service for the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved
• Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice
• Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.
• Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan
• The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
• The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
• Attend departmental meetings including the weekly hospital postgraduate educational meeting and radiology meetings
• Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained

• Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive rheumatology service for the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved
• Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice
• Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.
• Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan
• The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
• The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
• Attend departmental meetings including the weekly hospital postgraduate educational meeting and radiology meetings
• Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained

• Thorough & broad training in adult rheumatology
• Teaching and commitment to education post- and under- graduate levels

• Higher qualification in education

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights

• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols

• Experience of having supervised and supported research students

• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care

• Attended a course in NHS leadership
• Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups

• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Good previous attendance record
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence

• Thorough & broad training in adult rheumatology
• Teaching and commitment to education post- and under- graduate levels

• Higher qualification in education

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights

• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols

• Experience of having supervised and supported research students

• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care

• Attended a course in NHS leadership
• Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups

• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Good previous attendance record
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence

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