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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Fellow ST1/2 - ST5 in Rheumatology
Swindon On-site 2-5 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 1,823 employees
Clinical TrainingRheumatologyGeneral MedicineMulti-Disciplinary TeamworkPatient Care
Requirements
Candidates must be fully registered with the GMC and hold an MRCP (UK) or equivalent. Experience in Rheumatology or general medical conditions is essential, along with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Job Description
Job Summary
This role is a fixed term role within the department of Rheumatology to replace a Deanery Registrar gap, the appointed candidate will join an existing team of medical staff including five Consultants, two Registrars and GP trainees. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients.
The department maintains responsibility for the prescribing and monitoring of DMARDS for many of our patients, supported by a dedicated Rheumatology DAWN administrative team. The post holder will be expected to assist when needed in the monitoring of these patients. They will be expected to share responsibilities for inpatient Rheumatology ward referral reviews with the Rheumatology Specialist Trainee Registrars, and to answer ad hoc advice and guidance queries from rheumatology specialist nurses, patients and GPs. They will take part in up to 3 rheumatology clinics a week a mixture of general, specialist and early arthritis.
Main duties of the job
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
ServiceWe will put our patients first
TeamworkWe will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
RespectWe will act with integrity
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Further details can be found in the attached Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications Essential
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).
This role is a fixed term role within the department of Rheumatology to replace a Deanery Registrar gap, the appointed candidate will join an existing team of medical staff including five Consultants, two Registrars and GP trainees. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients.
The department maintains responsibility for the prescribing and monitoring of DMARDS for many of our patients, supported by a dedicated Rheumatology DAWN administrative team. The post holder will be expected to assist when needed in the monitoring of these patients. They will be expected to share responsibilities for inpatient Rheumatology ward referral reviews with the Rheumatology Specialist Trainee Registrars, and to answer ad hoc advice and guidance queries from rheumatology specialist nurses, patients and GPs. They will take part in up to 3 rheumatology clinics a week a mixture of general, specialist and early arthritis.
Main duties of the job
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Multi-Disciplinary Team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
- Contributing to continuing medical education activity.
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
ServiceWe will put our patients first
TeamworkWe will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
RespectWe will act with integrity
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Provision of cover for colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
- Participation in Clinical Audit to inform Quality Improvement and in continuing Medical Education.
- Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Further details can be found in the attached Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Clinical training/experience equivalent to ST trainees
- Experience in Rheumatology/General medical conditions
- Advanced Life support (ALS)
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams
- Interest in leading multi-professional education
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).
Education
Professional Certificate
Skills
Clinical TrainingRheumatologyGeneral MedicineMulti-Disciplinary TeamworkPatient CareMedical EducationCritical ThinkingTeachingEmergency Response
About Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top three Trusts to work for in the South West. We employ almost 5,500 staff and serve a population of over 750,000 across Wiltshire and neighbouring counties. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services (at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon) and community health services across Wiltshire. These services include community hospitals, community nursing and therapy, and children's and young people's services.
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