• Job Description

  Req#: H9050-24-1159?language=en&page=48&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen to shape the rheumatology services in North Wales with four x10 session Consultant Rheumatologist posts based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital (1), Glan Clwyd Hospital (1) and Llandudno/Bangor Hospital (2). The appointments will be under the terms of the Welsh Consultant Contract.

  Each consultant is supported by a network of medical staff, Specialist Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, administration and management support. The new consultants will have equal access to medical, nursing and medical secretarial support staff. The post holder will have a shared office space with personal computer or laptop. VPN connection and appropriate induction with training in local IT systems will be offered.

  Main duties of the job

  7 Direct Clinical Contact sessions - it is envisaged that this will consist of approximately 5 sessions of clinics/ward rounds/clinical MDTs and referrals and approximately 2 sessions of direct patient related administration. 3 Supporting Professional Activities sessions. The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the workload of the department in line with recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians which specify 6-7 new patients per clinic, 10-15 review patients per clinic and mixed clinics where one new patient takes the time of two review patients depending on case mix of new to review patients. The successful applicant will be required to provide high quality service. A significant contribution to the general Rheumatology service will be expected but opportunities to pursue a specialist interest of relevance to the overall service will be encouraged. There is no out of hours on call commitment associated with these posts. The successful candidate must have a commitment to revalidation, medical audit and continuing professional development (CPD).This role comes with 3 SPAs, offering the development potential for an individual to explore interests such as research, quality improvement or education. The 3rd SPA is subject to scrutiny during job planning annually but is hoped to encourage ambitious applicants who wish to contribute to the department, the hospital and patients in Wales during their future career.

  About us

  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

  BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.

  The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.

  Date posted

  16 April 2024

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £91,722 to £119,079 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  050-WXM-RHEUM-0424

  Job locations

  Wrexham Maelor Hospital

  Croesnewydd Road

  Wrexham

  LL13 7TD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent
  • To be on Specialist Register in Rheumatology, have CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining it at time of interview
  • GMC full registration

  Desirable

  • Relevant higher degree

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR. in Rheumatology
  • Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register
  • Competent in assessment and management of all common Rheumatological conditions,

  Desirable

  • Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR leading to accreditation or CCT/CESR or recognised equivalent in General Medicine
  • Previous Rheumatology Consultant post or equivalent
  • Training in the use of ultrasound in Rheumatology practice.
  • Relevant experience of an appropriate sub-specialty interest which compliments available services (e.g. CTD, Paediatric rheumatology, community rheumatology, sports medicine)

  Teaching / Audit /Research Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
  • Evidence of ability to carry out medical research and audit and to assess research findings.

  Desirable

  • Publication of original research
  • Involvement in Clinical Research projects and/or clinical trials

  Basic Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected
  • Appropriate skills in specialist procedures including joint injection

  Desirable

  • Computer skills
  • Ultrasound skills

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good communicator
  • Good team leader and team member

  Desirable

  • Ability to network with other Directorates & hospitals in North Wales
  • Ability to advise on smooth running of specialist services

  Management and Administrative Experience

  Essential

  • Adaptability to changing needs of service
  • Work in pressured environment
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting.
  • Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets

  Desirable

  • Formal Management experience
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local or regional level

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent
  • To be on Specialist Register in Rheumatology, have CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining it at time of interview
  • GMC full registration

  Desirable

  • Relevant higher degree

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR. in Rheumatology
  • Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register
  • Competent in assessment and management of all common Rheumatological conditions,

  Desirable

  • Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR leading to accreditation or CCT/CESR or recognised equivalent in General Medicine
  • Previous Rheumatology Consultant post or equivalent
  • Training in the use of ultrasound in Rheumatology practice.
  • Relevant experience of an appropriate sub-specialty interest which compliments available services (e.g. CTD, Paediatric rheumatology, community rheumatology, sports medicine)

  Teaching / Audit /Research Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
  • Evidence of ability to carry out medical research and audit and to assess research findings.

  Desirable

  • Publication of original research
  • Involvement in Clinical Research projects and/or clinical trials

  Basic Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected
  • Appropriate skills in specialist procedures including joint injection

  Desirable

  • Computer skills
  • Ultrasound skills

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good communicator
  • Good team leader and team member

  Desirable

  • Ability to network with other Directorates & hospitals in North Wales
  • Ability to advise on smooth running of specialist services

  Management and Administrative Experience

  Essential

  • Adaptability to changing needs of service
  • Work in pressured environment
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting.
  • Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets

  Desirable

  • Formal Management experience
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local or regional level

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

  Address

  Wrexham Maelor Hospital

  Croesnewydd Road

  Wrexham

  LL13 7TD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

  Address

  Wrexham Maelor Hospital

  Croesnewydd Road

  Wrexham

  LL13 7TD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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