Locum Consultant in Rheumatology

• Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
• Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care
• Development of sub-specialty interests that fit in with departmental needs and the strategic direction of the Trust
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity
• Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy
• Participation in Quality Improvement and in continuing medical education
• To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team
• To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans
• The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives
• Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust
• As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost-effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets
• Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures
• Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes
• Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents where required and participate in clinical risk management
• Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions

• Fully registered with the GMC
• CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview
• Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• Expertise in full range of rheumatology conditions
• Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Sub-speciality interests will be supported

As a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing, you will be offered a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs