Consultant Rheumatologist

Job description

Job summary

This is a newlyestablished post for a full or part time Consultant Rheumatologist based atBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We arelooking to expand our small but highly effective rheumatology medical teamof three consultants and one veryexperienced associate specialist.

Thisopportunity is unlikely to arise again for many years!

Our candidatemust be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving this.

The post willbe based at Barnsley Hospital, one of four Foundation Trusts in SouthYorkshire, and in our opinion, the best to work in.

Theappointee will work closely with the existing Consultant Rheumatologists, andother members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive serviceto our local patient population. If youenjoy working in a small, friendly hospital, where people know and talk to eachother, then this post is for you. Unless you want to practice general medicineas well, there is no on call commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS

The post ofConsultant Rheumatologist requires evidence of Accreditation by the RoyalCollege / Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training /Evidence of Registration with the Royal College.

Applicants musttherefore have full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist Register(or be within six months of CCT at time ofinterview).

A personspecification is appended to this job description.

Main duties of the job

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

About us

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The post of Consultant Rheumatologist requires evidence of Accreditation by the Royal College / Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training / Evidence of Registration with the Royal College.
• MRCP (or equivalent).
• On the specialist register for rheumatology (or within 6 months of anticipated registration).

Desirable

• Holder of diplomas or qualifications pertinent to Rheumatology.
• Holder of a higher relevant qualification such as an MD, MSc or PhD

Management/Clinical Governance

Essential

• Willingness to work as a member of a team and share administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to contribute positively in Directorate and Trust management.
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Ability to organise and consolidate change and improvement.
• Knowledge of mechanisms of management.
• Knowledge of implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate.
• Willingness to assume, with adequate support, local Lead Clinician status with time

Audit/Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.

Desirable

• Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.

Motivation/Leadership

Essential

• Commitment to developing this post in line with local and national guidelines and requirements.
• Ability to maintain an up to date service.
• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Commitment to continual learning.
• Flexibility, resilience, ability to cope under pressure.
• Relates effectively with professional colleagues.

Desirable

• Ability to inspire and motivate other team members.
• Ability to innovate, develop new principles and methods.
• Aspirations towards excellence.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive training and broad experience in Rheumatology.

Desirable

• Familiarity with issues of NHS service provision, organisation and development.
• Specialist interest within Rheumatology to complement existing Consultant.

Audit/Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.

Desirable

• Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.

Research

Desirable

• Appropriate scientific publications.
• Enthusiasm for clinical or other research.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• The post of Consultant Rheumatologist requires evidence of Accreditation by the Royal College / Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training / Evidence of Registration with the Royal College.
• MRCP (or equivalent).
• On the specialist register for rheumatology (or within 6 months of anticipated registration).

Desirable

• Holder of diplomas or qualifications pertinent to Rheumatology.
• Holder of a higher relevant qualification such as an MD, MSc or PhD

Management/Clinical Governance

Essential

• Willingness to work as a member of a team and share administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to contribute positively in Directorate and Trust management.
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Ability to organise and consolidate change and improvement.
• Knowledge of mechanisms of management.
• Knowledge of implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate.
• Willingness to assume, with adequate support, local Lead Clinician status with time

Audit/Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.

Desirable

• Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.

Motivation/Leadership

Essential

• Commitment to developing this post in line with local and national guidelines and requirements.
• Ability to maintain an up to date service.
• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Commitment to continual learning.
• Flexibility, resilience, ability to cope under pressure.
• Relates effectively with professional colleagues.

Desirable

• Ability to inspire and motivate other team members.
• Ability to innovate, develop new principles and methods.
• Aspirations towards excellence.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive training and broad experience in Rheumatology.

Desirable

• Familiarity with issues of NHS service provision, organisation and development.
• Specialist interest within Rheumatology to complement existing Consultant.

Audit/Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.

Desirable

• Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.

Research

Desirable

• Appropriate scientific publications.
• Enthusiasm for clinical or other research.

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

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