Rheumatology Consultant - Rochdale, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

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Rochdale, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Interview date
20/06/2024

Job overview:

An Opportunity has arisen within Fairfield and Rochdale Care Organisation for a Rheumatology Consultant to join our busy and dynamic team to further develop and expand the service.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

An experienced, wellstaffed consultant team across the care organisation committed to developing the rheumatology service to deliver patient centred care to the highest standard.
Variety in your work.
Departments supported by likeminded specialist MDTs, GPs, junior medical staff, nursing and administrative teams.
Support for your own personal development
A flexible approach to job planning that delivers a working environment to best suit you and your team.

This appointment will facilitate and ensure continuity of the exemplary Rheumatology service already provided at Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA).

We are looking for a skilled professional with equal vision, tenacity, and flexibility in their approach.

We are looking for a colleague to both complement the existing team but also to bring their own ideas, input, and professional expertise to the department.

A strong team player, you will be someone who remains calm under pressure, with an ability to take charge when needed in an encouraging and supportive style.

Your clear passion for high quality and compassionate patient care will be second to none.

Main duties of the job:

The post is an 8PA post which will include 4 Rheumatology clinics per week in an outpatient setting. The post holder will provide clinical advice and support for ward referrals.

In addition to clinical work, there are opportunities for research and teaching, both undergraduate and post-graduate. These can be discussed as a part of the job planning process.

Working for our organisation:

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.

Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.

We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.

The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.

By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Person specification:

Registration:

Essential criteria:

MB.CHB or equivalent
Specialist registration with the General Medical Council and licensed to practice

Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

Completion of basic training Medicine
Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT in Rheumatology at time of interview
Dual accreditation (for those interested in supporting general medicine)

Desirable criteria:

Post graduate qualification (PHD or MD) equivalent

Knowledge, Skill, Training, Experience:

Essential criteria:

Teaching of Medical students
Teaching of Junior medical staff
Organisational Skills
Communication skills and leadership skills
Good attention to detail

Desirable criteria:

Experience of Audits
Publications in recognised Medical and Rheumatology journals

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life.

We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.

Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

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