Job overview
There is regular teaching activity within the Rheumatology Department, in which the post holder is expected to participate. Within the hospital there is a weekly grand round. There are opportunities for the successful applicant to teach junior doctors and medical students on secondment from both the University of Oxford and the University of Buckingham medical schools.
All applicants MUST be fully GMC registered with a Licence to Practice in the UK
We anticipate this to be a popular post and the advert may close earlier that the advised date. We therefore welcome and encourage early application for those interested in this role.
Main duties of the job
They will attend Rheumatology outpatient clinics, assist the Rheumatologist of the Week (ROW), review rheumatology inpatients and support the multidisciplinary team.
Working for our organisation
Why colleagues think we are
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Person specification
Education, Qualifcation & Training
Essential criteria
1. Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
2. MRCP
3. ALS Certificate in date
4. ALS Certificate within 3 months of starting post
Trust Values
Essential criteria
5. Communicates Openly, Honestly and actively promotes team working
6. Patients are always first. Drives strong improvements. Strong self awareness
7. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels values
8. Consults others and listens to their viewpoints/opinions. Enables others to take initiative
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of all patients.
10. 24 months general professional training experience at SHO level in general and acute medicine
11. Experience working at IMT3 or ST3 level
12. Familiar with working practices in the UK
13. Two years paid NHS Experience as a Doctor in relevant speciality
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
14. Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
15. Good communication skills
16. Good standard of spoken and written English
17. Able to work on own initiative
18. Well organised
19. Willing to take on responsibility.
20. Good general health, physically able to carry out the duties of the post.
21. Ability to work as part of a team
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
22. Ability to travel across multiple Trust sites
Desirable criteria
23. Access to own car/ transport
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