Rheumatology Consultant Position

3 weeks ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Consultant in Rheumatology to join our team at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking 5 rheumatology clinics per week, including General Rheumatology, Early Arthritis, and GCA/vasculitis clinics. They will also see rheumatology ward referrals, provide advice and guidance to primary care, and support queries arising from the broader rheumatology team.

Main Duties of the Job

The Consultant in Rheumatology will be responsible for maintaining high-quality patient-centered care, shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service, and participation in strategic planning. They will also be involved in teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service, active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings, and directorate clinical governance activity.

Working for Our Organisation

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our 6,000 dedicated staff ensure our patients receive the best care. We are committed to being a flexible and innovative organization, delivering our services to our catchment in a way that meets their needs.

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation, with our staff and patients at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns, and we are committed to listening and considering all requests.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The attached job description outlines the full details of the duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships of the Consultant in Rheumatology role.

Person SpecificationQualifications/TrainingEssential Criteria
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register.
  • College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level.
Desirable Criteria
  • Postgraduate degree (or equivalent).
Previous ExperienceEssential Criteria
  • Broad range of experience in Rheumatology.
  • Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training, and other colleagues.
  • Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion.
  • Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice.
Desirable Criteria
  • Demonstrable experience in a Locum Consultant role.
SkillsEssential Criteria
  • Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors.
  • Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation.

We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate, and grow together.

We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice, and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.

We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients, and the wider community. We want to create a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our staff wherever possible and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing resourcing.enh-tr@nhs.net

We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans, and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust.

We are committed to being a carer-friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier.



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