Senior Clinical Fellow in Rheumatology

Interview Date to be Determined

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join a rapidly expanding group of clinicians and clinical academics in Rheumatology at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). Applications are open to candidates with an interest in systemic autoimmune connective tissue diseases and early arthritis and with appropriate experience at ST5 level. The principal focus of the department is upon excellent clinical service and research.

The purpose of this post is to provide clinical support to the service, including hot clinics and middle grade on-call cover for the Giant Cell Arteritis service and referrals during regular working hours. You will participate in education/training, specialist clinics including joint injection clinics and CTD clinics. The successful candidate will conduct regular weekly clinics based at one or more sites: UHCW, St Cross Hospital, and City of Coventry Health Centre. You will develop a research interest that aligns with the overall strategy for the department to improve innovation in the application of AI in healthcare, specifically Rheumatology. The post is based at UHCW NHS Trust but does involve clinics at other sites.

Main duties of the job

As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world-class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle. This involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this post.

Clinical commitments

The clinical fellow will provide clinical support to the Department under the aegis of the Clinical Service Lead/Head of Service, Dr. K Chaudhuri.

1) To contribute and manage the day-to-day clinical activity - this involves clinics, result acknowledgment, responding to patient/GP queries, hot clinics, injection clinics, assistance to the Day Case Unit, and specialist nurses, and any other activity considered appropriate for the role.

2) To participate in the regular departmental MDT, QUIPs activities, audit, and service development projects.

3) To provide once a week on-call from 0900-1700 as part of the rota for our resident doctors.

4) To develop a subspecialty interest in connective tissue diseases and vasculitis.

This is a 0.8 WTE clinical post which should help with working towards meeting the competency for the rheumatology component of the CCT.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high-quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached documentation which details full details of the job description and person specification. As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world-class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle. This involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a prerequisite for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• Meets all essential requirements
• Meets all desirable requirements

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential