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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Doncaster, United Kingdom
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
12.07.2025
Expiry Date:
26.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job overview
This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department who are seeking a Consultant Rheumatologist to join a team of 4 Consultants, 2 Specialist Registrar, 1 GP Registrar, specialist nursing staff and fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties.
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 will medical colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, junior 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.
Person specification
General
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Qualifications
* MRCP or equivalent
* You must be on the specialist register for rheumatology medicine 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 on the GMC specialist register 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
* Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
* Attendance at a recognised management course
* Wide based experience in Rheumatology
Teaching and Training
* Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
* 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
* Critical Appraisal Skills
* Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Personal Qualities
* Ability to use IT Systems – inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
* Evidence of innovation
* Evidence of continual learning and development
* Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
* Access to own transport
DEMONSTRATE OUR WE CARE VALUES AND THE DBTH WAY
* Inclusive / Person centred / Empowering Accountable and collaborative / Attentive listening / Integrity and honesty / Courage and positivity
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