Consultant in Rheumatology

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Indicative Timetable

The job plan will consist of 10 PA's of routine work. The plan below is indicative only.

Morning

Mid-day

Afternoon

Monday

Rheumatology Clinic

(1.0 PA)

Medical Meeting with Lunch

12.30-13.30

Admin (0.5 PAs)

In-patient referrals

(0.5 PAs)

Tuesday

SPA

(1.0 PA)

Rheumatology Clinic

(1.0 PA)

Wednesday

Rheumatology Clinic

(1.0 PA)

**See note

Admin

(1.0 PA)

Thursday

Rheumatology Clinic

(1.0 PA)

Rheumatology Dept./ X-ray Meeting (0.25 PA)

SPA/Departmental meeting

(0.5 SPA) (0.25 PA)

Friday

Rheumatology Clinic

(1.0 PA)

Admin

(1.0 PA)

Assesment Date: TBC

Interview Date: 28/09/2026

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Medical Degree
• Relevant postgraduate qualification MRCP or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: • CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) • CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Personal Circumstances

Essential criteria

• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Rheumatology
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.

Desirable criteria

• Specialist interest in axSpA

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential criteria

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable criteria

• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable criteria

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. 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.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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