About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the part-time (1.5PA) post of Specialty Doctor in Rheumatology - provision of injections at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a substantive post to commence as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this post are to include:
o Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Rheumatology cases
o Delivery of joint and soft-tissue injection clinics (averaging 1.5 clinics per week) with adherence to the Local Safety Standard for Invasive Procedures (LocSSIP) for Joint aspiration and injection
o Training of Rheumatology (and sometimes other General Medical) trainees in techniques for joint and soft-tissue injections
o To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and audit
o To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)
The candidate will need to be fully registered with the GMC. The candidate would be expected to be able to provide evidence for interest and experience in musculoskeletal disorders and appropriate expertise in joint and soft-tissue injections. The candidate would need to be able to demonstrate suitable experience in teaching and examining.
About us
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.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)