Clinical Fellow in Rheumatology

Job Summary

This role is a new role within the department of Rheumatology to replace a SAS doctor. The appointed candidate will join an existing team of medical staff including six Consultants, Registrars, and GP trainees. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients.

Applicants should have MRCP and previous UK experience.

The department maintains responsibility for the prescribing and monitoring of DMARDS for many of our patients, supported by a dedicated Rheumatology DAWN administrative team. The post holder will be expected to assist when needed in the monitoring of these patients. They will be expected to share responsibilities for inpatient Rheumatology ward referral reviews with the Rheumatology Specialist Trainee Registrars, and to answer ad hoc advice and guidance queries from rheumatology specialist nurses, patients, and GPs. They will take part in 3 rheumatology clinics a week, a mixture of general, specialist, and early arthritis.

Main duties of the job

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

1. Multi-Disciplinary Team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
2. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
3. Contributing to continuing medical education activity.

About Us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Service: We will put our patients first.
Teamwork: We will work together.
Ambition: We will aspire to provide the best service.
Respect: We will act with integrity.

Job responsibilities

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

1. Provision of cover for colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
2. Participation in Clinical Audit to inform Quality Improvement and in continuing Medical Education.
3. Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
4. Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

1. Fully registered with the GMC.
2. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.

Experience
Essential

1. Clinical training/experience equivalent to ST trainees.
2. Experience in Rheumatology/General medical conditions.
3. Advanced Life support (ALS).

Knowledge
Essential

1. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
2. Enquiring, critical approach to work.
3. Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams.
4. Interest in leading multi-professional education.

Additional information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.