Consultant Rheumatologist

Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

We believe that a fantastic quality of life can go hand in hand with progressive working practices. We are looking to recruit an ambitious doctor who will join our enthusiastic team and invite applications from candidates with a passion to deliver an outstanding service to our rheumatology patients across the Health Board.
As a senior employee of the Health Board, the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.
Main duties of the job
The post is pivotal to the continued development and quality of Rheumatology services provided by the Health Board and will support the existing Consultants.
This appointment will provide care to patients from across the Health Board Health Board. The principal place of employment being Withybush General Hospital, although other working locations including off site working may be necessary and will form part of your agreed job plan. This will be subject to change as the Health Board's clinical requirements are amended to meet the needs of the service/patients.
Other hospitals at which duties are performed: In view of the fact that the organisation is currently undertaking a review of its services and the locations at which they are undertaken, it is important to be aware that work patterns may change and the place(s) of duties modified. The Clinical Strategy of the Health Board is under constant development and the job holder may be required to undertake different duties agreed at the time of appointment
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices) dental practices (including four orthodontic) 97 community pharmacies 43 general ophthalmic practices and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explore in full.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
  • On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
  • Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
  • MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
  • Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
  • Broad based experience in Rheumatology
  • Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge and participation in CPD
  • Competence in Rheumatology
  • Expertise in Rheumatology
Desirable
  • Experience of NHS
  • Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
  • Evidence of above average performance
  • Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
  • Knowledge of risk management
  • Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential
  • Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
  • Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
  • Research degree
Teaching
Essential
  • Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
  • Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
  • Training the Trainers experience
Management
Essential
  • Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
  • Willingness to participate in clinical management
Desirable
  • Evidence of management training
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3297150
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £110240 - 160951 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned