Specialist/Consultant Doctor in Rheumatology

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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The post holder will support the continued provision of excellent outpatient rheumatological care as well as some inpatient provision. There is administrative support provided and office accommodation.

Person specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
• MRCP or equivalent
• GMC Registration

Desirable criteria

• CCT in Rheumatology
• SCE Rheumatology
• Attended appropriate training courses
• MSK/GCA ultrasound with aim to develop the Ultrasound service
• Higer qualification, certification in medical education, regional representation at BSR
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Research & Teaching

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in research
• Continuing commitment to medical education
• Experience of teaching medical students, peers, MDT

Desirable criteria

• Experience in organising teaching programmes
• Involvement in research and publications in peer reviewed journals
• Presentations at national and international conferences
• Formal qualification in teaching
• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Wide experience in all aspects of Rheumatology
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients

Desirable criteria

• Ideally, a formal management course with experience in leadership and management
• Involvement in audits and quality improvement projects
• To provide a range of services to compliment the current skill mix of the department.
• Participation in local and national audit
• Management training and experience

Clinical Skills & Ability

Essential criteria

• Strong clinical and personal capability
• Ability to organise and manage outpatients priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT Skills

Desirable criteria

• MSK and GCA ultrasound
• Conceptual and analytical skills
• Evidence of implementing evidence-based guidelines

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