Consultant in Rheumatology

We have been assigned by one of the UK's more prestigious NHS Trusts to help them recruit a Consultant in Rheumatology on either a Substantive or an NHS Fixed Term basis for 12 months to join their successful Medicine department.

Our client currently are the larger acute hospital within the area, with 578 in-patient beds. The second site, has 42 in-patient beds, extensive out-patient services and a newly opened Urgent Care Centre. The ED serves a population of over 310,000 people; it is open 24 hours daily and sees 85,000 new patients per year. There are a wide range of specialties on site including medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, ENT, ophthalmology, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology. Our client has been rated ‘Good' in its most recent CQC inspection. Their vision is to continue to deliver high quality, safe and sustainable health and care services to the local population and beyond. Our approach to healthcare is founded on our five core values; working Together, Excellence, Inclusive, Kind, Embracing Change.

The successful appointee will be asked to undertake various duties within the department, these include: mainly Out-patient based. The department received around 2000 new referrals in 2020, and provided 10 000 appointments, including nurse lead appointments. We receive an average 5 ward referrals/week. The Rheumatology service has dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy support on both sites and secretarial support as well. The successful candidate is welcome to develop the appointee's own specialty interest. The Rheumatology Department has access to ultrasound equipment and a portion of the clinics offer ultrasound screening for the early diagnosis of infammatory arthritis. The appointee will be expected to work within the shared care agreement. The Rheumatology Department receives referrals through urgent referral pathway to an early arthritis clinic and a temporal arteritis pathway with Vascular Ultrasound support. There is also an Electronic Advice and Guidance service run by consultants. In addition, the appointee will be expected to assist with Clinical Governance and Audit duties along with help regarding Educating Junior Medical staff.

Our client offers the best of both worlds, the attractions of big cities, attractive market towns and the villages, all within easy travelling distance & excellent transport links to big cities such as Birmingham & London along with 2 highly touted international airports.
Additional Information
- Will consider full time or part time
- 10 P.A's
- Prestigious NHS Trust
- A well supported & friendly team
- Must have GMC Registration

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