We have an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking Rheumatology team. We want to recruit an energetic and innovative Clinical Fellow in the Neurosciences Musculoskeletal Division, based in the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital. Our Rheumatology department is diverse and ambitious with a shared vision to strive for excellence. We treat patients within all aspects of Rheumatology and provide comprehensive services for inflammatory arthritis, ultrasound, transition care, metabolic bone disease, osteoporosis, GCA, autoimmune CTD and vasculitis. We run a tertiary level regional service for autoimmune CTD, vasculitis and interstitial lung disease, and rare bone diseases. We are part of the Adult Rare Bone Disease Rare Disease Collaborative Network (RDCN). In addition, we have a successful and highly productive academic Rheumatology team linked with the University of Bristol.
You will join a department of 11 Consultants (including a Rheumatology Consultant Pharmacist), 2 Speciality Trainees, 2 MRC funded Academic Fellows, 5 Specialist Nurses, 3 additional Specialist Pharmacists, 3 Clinical Psychologists and dedicated therapies team.
This is a pure Rheumatology post with no GIM commitment. The post holder would be required to deliver a clinical service including clinics at base hospital Southmead and satellite hospital Cossham.
NBT provides tertiary-level clinical care across a number of specialties including nephrology, vascular surgery, neurology and respiratory (pleural and ILD), providing opportunities to participate in the management of patients with complex multi-system CTD and vasculitis. Our CTD service has particular sub-speciality interest in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies and systemic sclerosis.
Applicants with some experience in Rheumatology are encouraged but this in not essential. Full current professional registration with the GMC is essential. Experience and familiarity within UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is desirable but non-UK trained doctors are encouraged to apply. The post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you interested in applying, we suggest you do so at the earliest opportunity.
Our vision at NBT is that by enabling our teams to be the best they can be we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. Our values represent the way we do things and what we stand for. By embedding these shared values in everything with do, we aim to create positive experiences for patients and staff. Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an environment that delivers high quality care.
If you are shortlisted we will contact by email with details of the interview of which you will need to confirm attendance. Therefore, please check your online account regularly.
North Bristol NHS Trust does not pay for interview expenses. Late applications will not be accepted.
Communications and Relationships:
The post holder will be expected to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. The post holder will be empathetic and sensitive to patients needs and able to explain things clearly – particularly complex or sensitive information. The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service. The post holder will be expected to commit to shared goals in the department by building effective teams and partnerships and valuing the roles and contributions of others
Responsibility for Patient Care:
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical department. The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service that meets the needs of the diverse population of our region.
Responsibility for financial / physical resources and policies:
The post holder will be expected to adhere to Trust policy and procedures as well as contributing to policy and service development. The post holder should have enough understanding of NHS financial management in order to provide the best service possible. They will minimise waste, improve services, and promote effective use of resources available.
The Post holder should understand the roles and policies of local and where relevant national agencies involved in healthcare.
Responsibility for People Management:
The Post Holder will be expected to provide compassionate leadership to their clinical teams. This may include multi-agency teams within Primary and Secondary Care. They will be responsible for the supervision of junior staff within their team and will lead by example and with compassion.
Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students:
We aim to support the development of all our doctors, whilst maintain an environment where patient and staff safety is paramount. A key element of that is ensuring high quality clinical and educational supervision. The postholder will be responsible for the professional supervision of trainee medical staff on a daily basis.
Research and Development:
At NBT we have a well-established Quality Improvement programme and the post holder will contribute to this. There are also opportunities for clinical audits both locally and nationally.
Partnership working:
The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external stakeholders and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service. They will commit to shared goals in the department by building effective teams, valuing the roles and contribution of others.
Equality and Diversity:
At NBT our culture is one of true inclusivity and aims to positively eliminate discrimination by promoting a diverse and inclusive culture. As a minimum the post holder will ensure that their own actions support diversity and equality and they will comply with policies, accept differences and treat all with dignity and respect.
Personal Development:
At NBT we are committed to supporting all staff with their personal and career development and also developing our aspiring leaders. Access to relevant study leave will be available, subject to discussion and agreement of the department clinical lead.