Consultant in Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology

Job overview

The Rheumatology Consultants provide a full on-call rota, providing out of hours care and advice for patients within RMCH and around the Greater Manchester region. The team work on a “hot-week” system and the post holder would be expected to contribute to the on-call rota.

Cross-cover arrangements are in place to cover patients during times of leave. It is expected that the post holder will work closely with consultant colleagues to ensure clear handover and continuity of care for all patients and that time off will be taken flexibly to ensure the department has adequate senior cover at all times.

Main duties of the job

• You will provide, with consultant colleagues, a service in the Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology specialty to MFT hospitals, with responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.
• You will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the standard operating procedures and relevant guidance.
• You will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• You will be required to participate in continuing professional development and the Trust is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities in line with the relevant MFT Policies.
• You will be required to participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Trust’s policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.
• You will be required to provide cover for consultant colleagues' periods of leave where applicable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below