Main area Rheumatology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Working across site) Job ref 272-7691922
Employer Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/03/2026 23:59
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
This is a new post to cover increasing demand in Rheumatology and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking physician to join an evolving dynamic department. The post is for a full-time contract (10 PAs) but the option to work flexibly (less than full time) is available. The job is available with immediate start.
The appointee will be required to offer the appropriate level of skills in general Rheumatology whilst expertise in a sub-specialist area complementary to those offered by the present Consultants would also be desirable.
We are actively involved in research as well as offering educationally supervised training opportunities and encourage learning and development using the NHS ePortfolio. We are involved in working with our junior and middle grade doctors to develop their skills and provide curriculum experience to achieve the necessary competencies.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary however, you will be expected to contribute to the delivery and development of Rheumatology Services across all Trust sites.
To maintain the highest clinical standards in Rheumatological conditions.
To work with colleagues both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service.
To provide outpatient and inpatient services in Rheumatology, including specialised pathways for Early Inflammatory Arthritis, Giant Cell Arteritis.
To share with medical colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, resident medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
To be responsible for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development.
Working for our organisation
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it’s our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Please note if a large number of applications are received the post will close early.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MRCP or equivalent
* You must be on the specialist register for Rheumatology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
* Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Experience and Achievements
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Rheumatology
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
* Understanding current issues within Rheumatology and the future direction of the specialty
* Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
* Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
* Wide based experience in Rheumatology
* Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and training
* Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and other healthcare professionals.
* Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
* Training in clinical and educational supervision
* Attendance at a teaching course
* Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
* Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
* Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
* Critical Appraisal Skills
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* We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
* The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
* All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Dr Annabel Coote Job title Consultant Rheumatologist and Departmental Lead Email address annabel.coote@nhs.net Telephone number 01302 644481 Additional information
Dr Chee-Seng Yee - Consultant Rheumatologist
01302 644482 (secretary)
Email - chee-seng.yee@nhs.net
Alternatively, please contact the Medical HR Team on dbth.medicalhr@nhs.net / 01302 642585
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