Rheumatology Consultant - Teaching & Service Development

University Hospitals Sussex Nhs Foundation Trust; Worthing; Presencial; GBP 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a substantive Consultant Rheumatologist to deliver comprehensive rheumatology services across West Sussex, predominantly at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals. The post offers opportunities for service development and leadership within the MSK Directorate.

The role includes outpatient clinics, inpatient reviews, joint injections, and participation in governance, audits, teaching and research with ties to BSMS and the KSS Deanery.

Formación

• Evidence of advanced skills in management of general rheumatology and rare autoimmune rheumatic conditions
• Interest in CTD/vasculitis is desirable
• Competency injecting joints and understanding of clinical risk management
• Experience in multi-professional teams and NHS governance
• Commitment to teaching and training of students and junior staff
• Evidence of research interests or audit activity could be advantageous

Responsabilidades

• Outpatient clinics: assess new patients, review follow-ups, joint injections and procedures
• Ward referrals: specialist reviews of inpatients with rheumatic conditions and MDT involvement
• Administrative duties: dictation, signing letters, prescribing biologics and DMARDs
• Telephone/email advice to GPs and other professionals
• Clinical audit: develop and present audit data and participate in regional/national audits
• Supervision of CNSs and clinical assistants; involvement in governance and education
• Support education of medical students and participate in research initiatives

Conocimientos

Advanced rheumatology management

CTD/vasculitis interest

Joint injections

Clinical risk management

Multi-professional teamwork

Teaching/education

Communication skills

Educación

Higher Degree

PhD in Rheumatology

FRCS/MRC or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a substantive Consultant Rheumatologist to deliver comprehensive rheumatology services across West Sussex, predominantly at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals. The post offers opportunities for service development and leadership within the MSK Directorate.

The role includes outpatient clinics, inpatient reviews, joint injections, and participation in governance, audits, teaching and research with ties to BSMS and the KSS Deanery.