Consultant in Rheumatology

Job overview

Permanent and Fixed Term posts available

If you are looking to join a team at a modern and innovative Trust which is easy to get to then let us be your next career move.

King’s Mill Hospital is a busy district general hospital with world-class facilities and state-of-the-art wards following the new build that was completed in 2010. It has strong links with the University of Nottingham Medical School: medical students have attachments to the hospital at all stages of their training and an interest in teaching is welcomed for this post.

Furthermore, Specialist Registrars on the Mid-Trent teaching rotation in the different medical specialties spend time at the hospital. There are currently 2 Rheumatology ST3+ based at the hospital, spending a year here at the Trust working within the department.

An applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time, will be eligible for consideration for the post. Should this person be appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed with the Trust on a personal basis, and in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

• To assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient Rheumatology service and support Trust and Network, in the aim to provide the best possible care to patients
• To carry out all duties at the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work
• Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absence
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time

Teaching

• To provide clinical and educational supervision for trainees within the department
• To assist in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff, including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures
• To organise and participate in teaching, examination and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
• To participate in the education and teaching of Rheumatology staff

Quality Improvement & Assurance

• To be actively involved in participating in clinical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance process and in continuing professional development
• To initiate and be involved in agreed projects
• To implement audit and research findings as appropriate to contemporary Rheumatology practic

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full outline of the main duties and responsibilities.