Trust Grade SPR Clinical Fellow in Rheumatology

This RCF post is a replacement for an ST3 and above Specialty Registrar position.
The RCF/registrar will work in the Leicester Centre for Rheumatic Diseases , currently at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) and will be required to carry out the same duties as a registrar in full training. This is not an official training post, but the appointee will be entitled to attend the training meetings within the department.
The RCF/registrar will work within a team of 4 registrars to provide a clinical service within the district of Leicestershire. Duties will include out patient and in patient care, ward cover and full involvement with the on call rota. There may also be duties in terms of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level depending on the experience of the appointee., The specialty registrar will at present work in rheumatology clinics and on medical wards to see rheumatology patients. They will also participate in doing rheumatology on-call after 5pm on weekdays and at weekends as per existing rota arrangements. Out of hours service is paid in accordance with the agreed rota agreements and service needs and may be updated from time to time., Good opportunities for clinical and epidemiological research exist in Leicester. Registrars will participate in research projects with a view to presenting such work at meetings of Learned Societies and followed by publications. A full research day is included in the weekly time table.
Clinical Governance
An understanding of clinical governance issues is an essential part of training. The trainee will be expected to undertake and present audit projects, and to be involved in clinical governance activities.
Postgraduate Meetings
There are regular Postgraduate meetings held in Leicester, and 'teaching days' are provided locally. Attendance at regional area national meetings (such as the BSR meeting) will be encouraged.
Teaching
The teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students is also an essential training requirement. All trainees will be expected to take part in ward based clinical teaching, as well as formal lecture based teaching.
Management Training
Attendance at appropriate courses will be encouraged., A meeting with the educational supervisor will be arranged soon after the trainees are appointed and then at least six monthly. Any problems should be discussed as quickly as possible.

The appointee will hold the full MRCP and will have had experience of clinical rheumatology at CT2 level or equivalent. Clinical expertise in rheumatology, and good communication skills will be required.

UHL's purpose is to deliver "Caring at its best" for all the people who visit Leicester's hospitals, either as patients, the public or as staff.
As one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals, our vision is to move from where we are now to where we want to be. Locally known as the journey from 'Good to Great'.
In undertaking this role you are expected at all times to behave in accordance with our Trust values which demonstrate your commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients. This will be in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints., Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.