Consultant Rheumatologist
- Employer
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Bedford
- Salary
- £88,364 to £119,133 a year (per annum)
- Closing date
- 20 Jun 2023
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- Sector
- Hospital, Rheumatology
- Career Level
- Consultant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative professional to join a growing team of Rheumatologists with varying interests and skills to enhance and develop our current service provision.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include Rheumatology outpatient clinics and ward care, with no on-call commitments.
The team prides itself on providing comprehensive, high quality Rheumatology care and good multidisciplinary team working. The Trust is keen to develop an outstanding Rheumatology service and is looking for a highly motivated and innovative physician to supplement the present team.
The post will be for 10 Programmed Activities. The predominant base for this post will be Bedford Hospital, though some clinic activity will be provided at Luton.
Teaching and development of medical students and trainees is an integral part of the role as well as participation in research and audit activities in the department. Duties may also include teaching, lectures or workshops for other departments, nurses, GPs and others.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date: 18.06.23
Assessment Date: 27.06.23
Interview Date: 07.07.23
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will join the well-established department of eight existing full time consultants in rheumatology. The successful candidate will augment and complement the consultant capacity, to help drive forwards the departments vision of a comprehensive rheumatology service. Sub-specialty interest in any area appropriate for a DGH (such as vasculitis or bone health) is welcomed, as is an enthusiasm for teaching, audit and research.
Weekly work commitments will be influenced by the Royal College of Physicians recommendations, the consultant contract and specified in the Job Plan. The senior rheumatologists in the department will act as the mentor for the new consultant, along with the other consultants in their absence. However, the department enjoys a very close working relationship and all clinical issues are openly discussed at formal and informal meetings.
The allocation of programmed activities will be based on 8.5 for direct clinical care and 1.5 for supporting professional activities. The detailed job plan will be agreed in consultation with the Clinical Director and the Consultants in the Department, with the approval of the Medical Director and Chief Executive or his/ her representative.
The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will provide personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via either CCT or CESR (must be on specialist register at time of applying)
Essential
- MB BS, MRCP or equivalent
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Essential
- Management and audit relevant to Rheumatology
Essential
- Teaching of medicine to trainees and other medical students
- Research experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Leadership skills
Essential
- Reside with 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
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416-CONS148A
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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