Consultant in Rheumatology specialist interest in Psoriatic Arthritis

Job overview Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Rheumatology with a specialist interest in Psoriatic Arthritis (10PA's) at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Main duties of the job The appointee will undertake five rheumatology outpatient clinics per week. The appointee will also be expected to participate in educational and management audit as well as teaching resident doctors and medical students. The Rheumatology service is currently planning a service re-design and hope to develop pathways that span primary and secondary care. The appointee will be encouraged to contribute towards such projects. There is an active research portfolio and a well-established clinical trials unit. There will opportunities to participate in research but this will need to be negotiated separately. Minimum Requirements Candidates will need to be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Rheumatology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share. Working for your organisation The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice. Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Criminal Record Requirement It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement. Equal Opportunities Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Rheumatology service in Cambridge is based at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site with satellite clinics at Ely, Saffron Walden and Newmarket. The Rheumatology team is expanding with new Consultants, Pharmacy and Nurse Specialist posts but currently consists of 11 Rheumatology Consultants, 11 Rheumatology Practitioners, 2 Deanery Registrars. The team have close links with Primary Care and with other specialties such as Gastroenterology, Renal Medicine and Vasculitis, Neurology and Dermatology and benefit from several established MDT meetings. Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post. For further details / informal visits contact: Name Dr Frances Hall Job title Consultant Rheumatologist Email address frances.hall2@nhs.net

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