Clinical Fellow ST1 - ST3 in Rheumatology - #722427

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.

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.

• Multi-Disciplinary Team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
• 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:

ServiceWe will put our patients first

TeamworkWe will work together

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service

RespectWe will act with integrity

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Further details can be found in the attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  
  
  

Experience Essential

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

Knowledge Essential

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

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).