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Locum Consultant Rheumatologist | Barts Health NHS Trust

Job details
Posting date: 16 September 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 16 October 2024
Location: London, E1 4DG
Company: Barts Health NHS Trust
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 6646972/259-MED01457RLH

Summary


We’re looking for a locum consultant to join our Rheumatology department at Mile End Hospital site, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. The post is 5 PAs, fixed term until the substantive consultant returns from parents leave.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Rheumatology network composed of 17 Consultant Rheumatologists across the whole of Barts Health. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing general out-patient adult rheumatology care, without out-of- hours on-call commitment. The post also offers the opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest. There is expectation that a successful candidate would engage with existing research programs and clinical trials across Barts Health.

Barts Health will employ the successful candidate as a 5 PA consultant for a fixed term until the end of the substantive consultant’s parents leave. This post will be offered as a part time 5 PA Rheumatology job.

The post holder will work with other consultants in the department delivering a comprehensive specialist service for rheumatology patients. The appointee will be expected to contribute in the following ways:

The post holder will fully participate in the care of Rheumatology patients, working closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive care both in and out of the hospital. This includes liaison with general practice with regard to the ongoing management of patients with chronic conditions. The post holder will be expected to average 5 clinics per week with a case-mix of new and follow up patients with clinic numbers consistent with the RCP guidelines as set out in the document ‘Consultant physicians working with patients’ (2013).

A successful candidate will be responsible for the care of patients admitted under their care and supervise management of such patients. This includes liaison with other specialists and agencies.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

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Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024