Consultant Rheumatologist (NHS Fixed Term or Substantive)

Triple West Medical; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Northern England is seeking a Consultant Rheumatologist for a fixed term or substantive role. The position involves direct patient care with no out of hours commitments and supports professional activities. This role offers flexible working arrangements including home working opportunities. Candidates should hold appropriate qualifications and excellent clinical and team leadership skills.

Benefits

Home working up to 1 day a week

Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to £8,000

Secretarial support

Office accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Eligible qualifications include a primary medical degree and CCST in Rheumatology.
• Excellent clinical skills and the ability to support a multiprofessional team.
• Experience in community care and hospital-based practice required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct approximately 8 sessions of direct patient care in rheumatology.
• Support the medical on call service with urgent Rheumatological advice as needed.
• Engage in 2PAs of Supporting Professional Activities.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Ability to motivate and inspire a team

Education

Primary Medical Degree

CCST in Rheumatology (or within 6 months of accreditation)

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Rheumatologist (NHS Fixed Term or Substantive)

For our client, quality and safety is at the heart of everything. You could be a part of this fantastic Trust delivering safe, personal and effective care to all of their patients.

They are looking for a Consultant who specialises in Rheumatology on either a substantive or NHS Fixed Term basis. This Trust is located in one of the most outstandingly beautiful countryside's in Northern England.

The job consists of roughly 8 sessions of direct patient related activity in rheumatology, 2PAs of Supporting Professional Activities. Please note that there are no out of hours on call commitments for Rheumatology, however the post holder will be expected to support the medical on call service with urgent Rheumatological advice if required. Facilities are available for home working up to 1 day a week and there are opportunities for candidates wishing to work in General Internal Medicine.

The following is required to be eligible for this post:
• Primary Medical Degree
• CCST in Rheumatology (or within 6 months of accreditation)
• MRCP or equivalent
• Excellent clinical skills including community care and Hospital based practice
• Ability to motivate, inspire and support a multiprofessional team, and to be able to work effectively and sensitively within it.

Additional information

• The appointee will be required to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travel time by car of the relevant Trust Hospital base. The Trust will reimburse certain expenses relating to removal and relocation when required; the expenses refunded shall reflect the actual costs involved but will not exceed £8,000.
• Secretarial support and office accommodation will be provided for the appointee.

If you want more information on this position then please apply now!

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