Consultant in Rheumatology and GIM

Job Details

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicineat Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing 1.8 WTE substantive Consultant Rheumatologists.

Mid Cheshire Foundation Trust is committed to continuous improvement and to delivering highquality safe patient care for the population we serve. This new posts is to ensure that we have the right workforce to deliver on this commitment.

The successful candidate would be dual accredited in a Rheumatology and General InternalMedicine.

The proposed AAC date is 06/03/2024.

Main duties of the job

The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity. The postholder will be expected to undertake 2 programmed activities (PAs) of Supporting Professional Activity per week and 8 programmed activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care, 3.5 of which will be Rheumatology Out patient clinics and 1 PA on Acute medical unit. There is the opportunity for a successful candidate to take on additional PAs (DCC and SPA) following mutual agreement with the Specialty Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The appointee will take a share of the Consultant responsibilities within the Division whichinclude:

Be actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making within the Departments Be readily available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely Ensure that management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex needs Liaise closely with the Divisional and Service Managers, and the Associate Medical Director, to ensure that waiting list targets are achieved. Share with Consultant colleagues the responsibility for providing clinical services for the local population Foster relationships between staff within the each organisation, and also with the local Clinical ICB Group

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Further information regarding the role is detailed within the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practise and CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in rheumatology and GIM

Desirable

Additional higher degrees relevant to this post

Experience and Ability
Essential

Extensive experience in rheumatology and general internal medicine Advanced communication skills

Desirable

Training in Musculoskeletal ultrasound Experienced in working with Rheumatology MDT teams

Audit and Research
Essential

Relevant experience in clinical audit Examples of QIP design and implementing change

Desirable

Participation in NIHR trials Higher research degree

Teaching and Education
Essential

Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Desirable

Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Recognised teaching skills course. Special interest in role development and staff training. Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies.

Other
Essential

Recognised ability to work within / and provide leadership to the multidisciplinary team Effective communicator. Excellent interpersonal skills

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