• Job Description

  Req#: C0020-25-0917?language=&page=1&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Putting patients and communities at the heart of our values-led hospitals by developing and transforming medical practice to improve clinical outcomes, reduce health inequalities and enhance our patient experience is the privilege of all our clinical colleagues.

  Launched more than 12 months ago, our new operating model allows our local teams to provide services to patients with the highest quality, equitable care possible whilst delivering the best clinical care to those that rely on us- whilst remaining part of the wider University Hospital Birmingham. (UHB)

  Applications are invited for a high-quality Locum Consultant Rheumatologist to join us at Solihull Hospital. This is a 10 PA post fixed for 12 months to meet increasing demand. Applications from individuals seeking to work on a less than full time basis would also be welcomed.

  Rheumatology have streamlined their pathways giving greater access to the service for patients referred with Early Inflammatory Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disorder as well as other rheumatological conditions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general rheumatology conditions and will contribute to the delivery of the specialty 3-year strategy, a key component of the department.

  The appointment is subject to pre-employment health screening.

  Main duties of the job

  *Well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.

  *Well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.

  *Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive rhematology service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved

  *Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking and innovative practice.

  *Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.

  *Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.

  *Play an active role in implementing the Trusts Clinical Governance program.

  *Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.

  *Demonstrate excellence in patient care.

  *Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave at short notice in exceptional circumstances.

  *Take an active role in development of services through leadership and other roles

  *Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.

  *Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.

  *Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame.

  About us

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

  Details

  Date posted

  27 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  12363

  Job locations

  Trustwide

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B15 2TH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Ability to manage and lead a clinical team

  Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements

  Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets

  Experience of audit Knowledge of Complaints; ethical issues and Clinical Governance

  Understanding of Training systems and active participation in training structures/trainee supervision

  Experience of teaching medical students

  Ability to teach clinical skills

  Evidence of understanding clinical research processes

  Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

  Ability to work effectively in a team & with colleagues from a wide range of professional and organizational backgrounds

  Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

  Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies

  Ability to understand patient and carer /family requirements

  Ability to persuade and influence

  Good presentational skills including complex clinical & managerial information to a wide range of audiences

  Ability to maintain composure and set high standards of behaviour when under pressure

  Enquiring, critical approach to work

  Caring and kind attitude to patients

  Ability to work effectively with those who may express strong opposing views

  Good IT skills

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Ability to manage and lead a clinical team

  Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements

  Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets

  Experience of audit Knowledge of Complaints; ethical issues and Clinical Governance

  Understanding of Training systems and active participation in training structures/trainee supervision

  Experience of teaching medical students

  Ability to teach clinical skills

  Evidence of understanding clinical research processes

  Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

  Ability to work effectively in a team & with colleagues from a wide range of professional and organizational backgrounds

  Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

  Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies

  Ability to understand patient and carer /family requirements

  Ability to persuade and influence

  Good presentational skills including complex clinical & managerial information to a wide range of audiences

  Ability to maintain composure and set high standards of behaviour when under pressure

  Enquiring, critical approach to work

  Caring and kind attitude to patients

  Ability to work effectively with those who may express strong opposing views

  Good IT skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • *Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
  • *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
  • *MRCP or equivalent

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • *Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
  • *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
  • *MRCP or equivalent

  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

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Trustwide

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B15 2TH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Trustwide

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B15 2TH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (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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