Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Rheumatology team at University  Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHSFT). You will be required to have appropriate experience in rheumatology and hold or be within 6 months of obtaining certification from the General Medical Council.

The Rheumatology Department at UHSFT is a progressive, award winning department with strong links to research through links with the University of Southampton and MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre. We are a EULAR Centre of Excellence, Lupus UK Centre of Excellence and Paget’s Association Centre of Excellence. We operate from Southampton General Hospital, but also provide several community clinics across the wider Southampton area on a weekly basis.

Main duties of the job

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The post is a full-time 10 PA post, but applications from those wishing to work part-time will be considered.

Provide specialist out-patient and in patient opinion and case management Contribute to the ongoing development of rheumatology services for the local population in Southampton Participate in training and educational activities, administrative, teaching, continuing medical education and audit activities whilst maintaining clinical excellence within the service.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department who are seeking a replacement Consultant Rheumatologist to join a team of 14 consultants, 2 Specialist Registrars, 1 Clinical Fellow, 2 CMTs, in addition to specialist nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, psychology and administrative staff, supported by input from all associated specialties. This is a replacement post, and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-looking rheumatologist. There is no GIM commitment for this post, however if the successful candidate was particularly interested in a combined GIM role, it is possible that this could be developed whilst in-post. The job is available as soon as a successful candidate is appointed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Job Reference: - MT1128 This vacancy closes on or before:  28^th March 2024

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or within 6 months of CCT

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate qualifications

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Training and wide experience in rheumatology, sufficient to practise as an independent consultant

Desirable criteria

• Experience in managing patients with inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis and connective tissue diseases. Experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Ability to take responsibility and provide leadership where appropriate
• Ability to work in a team environment and to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff

Desirable criteria

• Formal management and leadership training
• Experience of service development

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/   See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS

http://www.youtube.com/user/SouthamptonHospitals learn about the Trust through visiting our YouTube channel 

Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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