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A Locum Consultant Rheumatologist, to provide 8PA's of 6 months fixed-term sickness cover to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital., Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan., Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• MRCP or equivalent
• Rheumatology Specialist Exam
Desirable
• MD or PhD or equivalent
Clinical experience Essential
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty of Rheumatology. Possess broad clinical experience general Rheumatology
Research Essential
• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and training Essential
• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
CPD Essential
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration Essential
• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and audit Essential
• Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes Essential
• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good oral and written communication skills
  
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