Paediatric Rheumatology Consultant
Job summary
Consultant in Paediatric Rheumatology and Chronic Pain (2 x Part-Time) Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC ) is delighted to invite applications for two part-time substantive Consultant posts: one in Paediatric Rheumatology, the other in Paediatric Rheumatology and Chronic Pain . We are proud to offer a strong and supportive multidisciplinary team environment, with excellent collaborative relationships both within the Children's Hospital and across the wider region.
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children brings together all paediatric subspecialties on a single site, providing exceptional opportunities for integrated patient care, teaching, and service development.These are newly created permanent posts, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of two highly regarded specialist services.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will join an established team of consultants delivering a tertiary paediatric rheumatology service for children and young people across Bristol and the South West. In addition, one post will become part of the highly specialist multidisciplinary team at the nationally commissioned Bath Centre for Pain Services, which has an outstanding national and international reputation for the assessment and management of chronic pain.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion or to find out more about the role, please contact: Dr Valerie Rogers Consultant in Paediatric Rheumatology and Chronic PainTel: 0117 342 0146Email: valerie.rogers@uhbw.nhs.uk For further information about the Bath Centre for Pain Services, please visit: www.bathcentreforpainservices.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications &
Training · Essential
Full and specialist registration in with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Eligible for specialist registration within 12 months of interview
Desirable
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience · Essential
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in paediatric rheumatology (and chronic pain for post 2) Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy Clinical
Knowledge and Skills · Essential
Up to date knowledge and experience of diagnosing and managing paediatric rheumatology diseases and musculoskeletal complaints Post 2 - Up to date knowledge on assessing young people with chronic pain conditions and managing their care within a large interdisciplinary team Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
Broad range of IT skills Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Positive approach to evidence based practice Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation Research
Essential
Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department Evidence of participating in research within musculoskeletal / chronic pain arena Teaching and
Training · Essential
Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of supervising trainees Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Formal teaching qualification Accreditation as Educational Supervisor Management & Leadership
Essential
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other · Essential
Demonstrates trust values Meets professional health requirements Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
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).
