Consultant Rheumatologist

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Applications for this substantive post will only be accepted if you are in the process of obtaining your CCT/CSER within six months of interview.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rheumatology team within the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive, and commitment to work in Morecambe Bay. You will be required to have appropriate experience in rheumatology and hold or be within 6 months of obtaining certification from the General Medical Council (CCT).

You will be expected to:

1. Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management;
2. Contribute to the ongoing development of rheumatology services for the local population across the Bay.

The role also involves participation in training and educational activities, administrative, teaching, continuing medical education, and audit activities whilst maintaining clinical excellence within the service.

Interview Date to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time position, but applications would be welcome from those wishing to work part-time. This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department, which is seeking a replacement Consultant Rheumatologist to join a team of 6 consultants, 4 specialist registrars, 3 GPSI's, specialist nursing staff, and a fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties.

This is a replacement post, and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-looking rheumatologist. There is no GIM commitment for this post.

The post is for a full-time contract (10 PAs), but the option to work flexibly (less than full time) exists if it is the candidate's preference. The job is available as soon as a successful candidate is appointed.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website here .

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS and MRCP, or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within six months of interview

Experience

• Depth and breadth of Rheumatology Medicine following completion of approved STR training programme or equivalent.
• Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department.
• Experience at locum consultant level.

Skills, ability, and knowledge

• Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.

Teaching

• Evidence of teaching appropriate to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.

Audit

• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific audits in the last 18 months.

Management Ability

• Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service development.

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.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust