Posted 12 days ago
Description
A new full-time consultant rheumatology post at Northampton General Hospital, joining three full-time consultant rheumatologists and one part-time colleague. The work centres on outpatient rheumatology care for the hospital's catchment population, with 4-5 clinics a week, helpline support, inpatient advice cover and admitting rights. The department is a training unit with a full biologic and chemotherapy service and opportunities in clinical trials, and a special interest that complements current services would be of significant value. Candidates need MRCP (UK) or equivalent and either GMC specialist register entry or a CCT or CESR(CP) within six months of interview.
What the job involves
- Provide outpatient rheumatology care to the catchment population alongside the consultant team and specialist nurses
- Run 4-5 outpatient clinics a week
- Support the nurse-led rheumatology helpline
- Cover the inpatient rheumatology advice service during working hours
- Take admitting rights for rheumatology patients where required
Qualifications
- Completion of specialty training (CST or equivalent) in Rheumatology or Rheumatology and General Medicine, or within 6 months of achieving it
- MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC specialist register, or obtain a relevant CCT or CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview
Experience
- Demonstrable team leadership experience
Skills & knowledge
- Effective team working, valuing colleagues' experience and contributing
- High-level organisational skills
- Communication skills
Nice to have
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
- Education or medical education qualification, preferably at Masters level
- Understanding of and experience in delivering organisational change
- A special interest that would complement existing rheumatology services
What’s offered
- Involvement in clinical trials through an established research and development unit
- Extensive training opportunities within a large district general hospital
- Library and gym with swimming pool on site
- On-site Marks and Spencer, Subway and Costa
- Active staff networks
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