Locum Consultant Rheumatologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Rheumatologist fixed term for one year to join our busy team of consultants, junior doctors and specialist nurses.

Clinics are delivered either face to face or through telephone consultation with focus on serious forms of rheumatic diseases as well patients referred to the service on routine pathways.

Rheumatology has no directly named responsibility for in-patients but the expectation is for active engagement with medical colleagues when there are rheumatology issues.

The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to increasing the national profile of the service and have a strong commitment to the department.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

*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 rheumatology 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

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

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