Consultant Physician in General Medicine with a special interest in Rheumatology
- Employer
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Luton, Bedfordshire
- Salary
- £82,096 - £110,683 YM72
- Closing date
- 7 Feb 2021
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- Profession
- Specialist doctor, General internal medicine, Rheumatology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
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These newly created posts are to support the increased workload, expansion and development of our Rheumatology Department, along with the provision of General Medical support.Appointees will join a team of six existing rheumatology consultants, two specialist registrars, four rheumatology nurse specialists, two research nurses and admin and secretarial staff in providing a comprehensive rheumatology service.
It’s an exciting time to be joining the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which has resulted from the merger of The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital NHS Trusts.
All positions will be based at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, our 660 bed acute hospital serving a local popupation of approximately 400,000.
These appointments will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).
The hospital has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Trust has University Hospital status with UCL and the Royal Free, which provides an opportunity to strengthen our teaching and R&D programme and brings a more academic environment to the hospital. This department is fully committed to teaching and training both undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
There is easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach, including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby.Residence is required within 10 miles by road or 30 minutes travelling time of the hospital.
Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council’s Specialist Register and have MRCP. Specialist Registrars may apply if within six months of CCT. Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are also invited to apply.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a pre-interview assessment process involving the completion of an on-line personality profiling assessment, followed by a 1-1 session, a written exercise and a group assessment event at the hospital.
An informal visit may be arranged by appointment with Dr Daniel Fishman, Clinical Director for Rheumatology by contacting 01582 718741. Please apply online via the apply click button.
Closing date: 7 February 2021 Assessment date: 2 March 2021
Interview date: 15 March 2021
Company
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020 following the merger of Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.Previously the hospitals were run by two separate NHS trusts, Bedford hospital NHS Trust and Luton and Dunstable University Hospitals Foundation Trust.By combining the two hospitals we have been able to ensure the clinical sustainability of both sites and ensure that key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics can remain at both sites.Both hospitals deliver a full range of acute hospital services to a population of around 700,000.The new integrated Trust employs a combined workforce of approximately 8,000 staff, the largest NHS employer in Bedfordshire. The hospitals are supported by an army of 500 volunteers whose invaluable work helps the delivery of services.
Bedford Hospital
Working at Bedford Hospital
The Trust’s ethos is ‘every patient matters’, our vision is to provide patient focused high quality acute hospital care to meet the needs of our local community and we are constantly working with our staff to find new ways of working to ensure that our vision is achieved.
About Bedford
Whether you like high-octane thrills or you’re interested in history and the arts, if you want to entertain the family, or simply want to relax and enjoy quiet, unspoilt countryside, come and visit Bedford and north Bedfordshire.
The county town of Bedford is in one of England’s smallest counties, flanked east and west by tourist hotspots like Oxford and Cambridge and just a 35 minute train journey from central London.
Renowned as having one of the finest riverside settings in the country, enjoy panoramic views of the River Great Ouse from the restored Castle Mound; all that remains of Bedford castle, which was destroyed in the siege of 1224.
Bedford Borough is a vibrant area to live in with an abundance of leisure opportunities for residents and visitors. We pride ourselves on offering a fantastic programme of cultural events throughout the year, and providing a wide range of affordable health opportunities, through our quality parks, award winning leisure centers’ and sports development work.
The nearby town of Milton Keynes has a large shopping mall and is a short bus or train ride away. Road and transport links are fantastic from Bedford to the whole of the UK and Europe.
Luton airport is only 30 minutes by car or direct by train, other airports nearby are Stanstead, Birmingham, Heathrow and Gatwick, all within 1hour and 30 minutes by train or car.
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is a top performing hospital and we are proud to care.
The Trust employs a diverse range of people in many different roles. In addition to doctors, nurses and therapy staff we employ people in a variety of other areas including administration, scientists, estates, technicians and support staff who all work together to deliver the best patient care. Our focus on excellence and patient safety remains our highest priority.
Staff are our most valuable asset and central to the delivery of safe, effective, excellent patient care.
The Trust strives to ensure staff feel valued, empowered, confident, motivated and focuses on developing staff to maximise their potential.
As an employee of the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital you can take advantage of a number of benefits that are available for all L&D staff which can be viewed here.
Why work for us?
Our way of working at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust is about providing great patient care but it’s also about attracting and retaining excellent staff to provide that care. It’s about the qualities, knowledge and skills you bring to your role in the Trust and the support, development and job satisfaction you expect in return. It’s about sharing common priorities for improvement and embracing our Trust values while caring for our patients but also while working together as colleagues.
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