Consultant in Rheumatology

at  Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.
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
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We are working closely with partners in health and social care through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership to take collective responsibility for managing resources, delivering NHS standards, and improving the health of the population we serve.
We put the patient at the centre of everything that we do, and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically led organisation.
We are truly proud to be the HSJ Trust of the Year for 2020, and of our CQC ratings.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full outline of the main duties and responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details