Specialty Doctor - Rheumatology

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK seeks a qualified clinical professional to work in Rheumatology outpatients. Responsibilities include managing clinics, participating in multi-disciplinary meetings, and engaging in continuing medical education. Candidates should possess full GMC registration and prior NHS experience. This role offers opportunities in clinical trials and is essential for improving patient care and quality standards in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable previous NHS experience.
• Experience in specialty relevant to application.
• Previous experience of quality improvement methodology.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of outpatients.
• Attendance at multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Active participation in continuing medical education.

Skills

Teaching and motivating junior medical staff

Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Ability to assess and manage patients

Education

Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Formal teaching courses / qualifications

Job description

This is a clinical post focused in the Rheumatology outpatients setting with a potential for education, research, and quality improvement to be included.

Clinical commitments will be up to 7 outpatient clinics per week. There will be a requirement to assess and manage Rheumatology in-patients. Additionally, one clinical session per week will cover the rheumatology helpline to answer clinical queries from patients and one clinical session to write prescriptions for biologics for both inpatients and outpatients.

Attendance at a weekly multidisciplinary team meeting regarding the use of biologics and treatments for ANCA associated vasculitis and complex connective diseases.

There may be opportunities for the post-holder to get experience in a variety of specialist clinics including Early Inflammatory Arthritis, GCA, Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease with access to MSK and Vascular Ultrasound. There are also opportunities for involvement in education and clinical trials with provision of appropriate training.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment and management of outpatients
• Assessment and management of in-patients
• Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings
• To have responsibility for active participation in continuing medical education
• To actively participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To fulfill the duties of the weekly timetable
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of clinical services

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice .
• Eligible to work at Core Level.
• Formal teaching courses / qualifications

Experience

• Demonstrable previous NHS experience. ALS provider or equivalent. Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice. Ability to teach and motivate junior medical staff Has achieved appropriate level of Foundation competencies
• Experience in specialty relevant to application. Previous experience of clinical simulation either as a candidate or instructor. Previous experience of quality improvement methodology and practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.