Speciality Doctor Rheumatology

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is recruiting a permanent full-time Rheumatology Speciality Doctor for Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The role is entirely within rheumatology with no on-call commitment and a 10-session timetable, including clinical clinics supervised by consultants.

The post involves ward duties, reviewing rheumatology referrals with the team, and providing telephone advice to patients and GPs while supporting junior staff in a growing rheumatology service.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria MB ChB or Equivalent.
• Must have completed CMT or equivalent and be able to work at ST3 level.
• Desirable criteria Completion of MRCP examination.

Responsibilities

• The post will include 10 sessions per week, with four clinics supervised by consultants.
• Ward cover for rheumatology patients and see referrals with the team.
• Provide telephone advice to patients and GPs; support junior team members.

Education

MB ChB or Equivalent

CMT or equivalent

MRCP examination (desirable)

Job description

Job Overview

Applications are invited for the permanent full-time post of Rheumatology Speciality doctor at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital, North Wales. This post is purely within the rheumatology service and with no on-call commitment. It is a 10 session job. Please refer to the job description and person specification. If you have the appropriate qualifications and are keen to work in the field of rheumatology we will be delighted to hear from you. This is an opportunity to work within a fully integrated multi-disciplinary team caring for patients with the full spectrum of rheumatological conditions, in beautiful North Wales.

Terms and conditions are offered under the terms of the NHS Wales Medical and Dental Conditions of Service

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Dr Giorgos Jones, [e-mail] , Dr Subhra Raghuvanshi, [e-mail] or Emma Brady, Operational Manager, [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The current timetable is for 4 clinics, each supervised by consultants and including a mix of new and follow up patients. The post includes ward cover of any rheumatology patients and the responsibility to see any rheumatology ward referrals with the rest of the team and again supervised by the consultant rheumatologist of the week. There is also an expectation that the post holder will help in offering telephone advise to patients and GPs as well as supporting the junior members of the team, the nurses and the allied health professionals.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under Disability Confident Employer scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

This will be a 10 session middle grade post. The post holder will be based at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital but may also conduct clinics in community hospitals serving the East area. An exciting opportunity to step into an expanding rheumatology team with no out of hours commitment.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MB ChB or Equivalent


• Must have completed CMT or equivalent and be able to work at ST3 level

Desirable criteria

• Completion of MRCP examination is highly desirable

Experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience in rheumatology


• Publications/Research in rheumatology