Swydd wag: Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton

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Prif leoliad: Paediatric Rheumatology
Gradd: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Parhaol
Oriau: Llawnamser - 10 sesiwn yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd: 188-MC20825

Cyflogwr: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Southampton General Hospital
Tref: Southampton
Cyflog: £109,725 - £145,478 pa
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Yn cau: 04/09/2025 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 22/09/2025

Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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Key Responsibilities:
-Provide paediatric rheumatology outpatient clinics in Southampton and regional outreach sites
-Supervise and provide inpatient and day case care, including joint injections at UHS
-Contribute to teaching across the MDT and wider regional training network
-Participate in ongoing clinical trials and research within UHS
-Provide non-residential out-of-hours cover for the paediatric rheumatology service

What We’re Looking For:
-CCT in paediatrics with subspecialty training in rheumatology (or within 6 months of completion)
-Experience in managing chronic paediatric rheumatological conditions
-A collaborative, team-oriented approach and excellent interpersonal skills
-Willingness to travel regularly for regional outreach clinics
-Some experience in MSK ultrasound is desirable but not essential

Additional Requirements:
-Enhanced DBS clearance required
-UK driving licence (or equivalent ability to travel across the region)
-Participation in service development, audit and quality improvement expected

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on 22nd September 2025.
Job Reference; 188-MC20825
This vacancy closes on or before: 4th September 2025

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

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Qualifications, Training & Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
GMC registration with a licence to practise
Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Experience managing children with chronic rheumatological conditions in tertiary care
Experience in adolescent care, transition, or complex multisystem disease
Experience in teaching paediatric trainees or MDT staff
Evidence of involvement in clinical audit and/or research

Meini prawf dymunol

Inclusion on Specialist Register (Paediatrics – Rheumatology)
CCT in Paediatric Rheumatology (or within 6 months of achieving) or paediatric rheumatology training to an equivalent standard
Higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD)
Previous experience of outreach or regional service provision
Some experience of musculoskeletal ultrasound (USS) in children
Training in medical education or simulation
Peer-reviewed publications
Experience as investigator in clinical trials

Aptitudes and skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Knowledge and skills to provide a consultant-led paediatric rheumatology service
Knowledge and skills to independently inject all commonly injected joints
Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
Competence with clinical IT systems and electronic records
Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Meini prawf dymunol

Leadership experience
Interest in service development
Evidence of positive feedback from peers and patients/families
Ability to be flexible with working patterns and responsibilities
Willingness and ability to travel to outreach clinics weekly

Living Trust Values

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Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

For more information about our Trust

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk

Getting to work - our travel promise

Getting to work should be as easy as possible and that’s why we have introduced the UHS travel promise – a commitment from the Trust that we will provide reasonable travel options for every member of staff. Every member of staff can apply for a permit to use our park & ride facility. Eligibility for on-site parking is dependent on the nature and requirement of the role. All staff can also access a range of discounted benefits relating to travel including reduced price bus tickets, purchase of salary sacrifice bikes and ultra-low emission cars.

Our commitment to equality

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

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Enw: Dr Kerstin Nott
Teitl y swydd: Paediatric Rheumatology Consultant
Cyfeiriad ebost: [email protected]
Rhif ffôn: 07860111629
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NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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