Consultant Rheumatologist

The Rheumatology team at DGFT consists of an established group of 8 substantive consultants, clinical nurse specialists and allied health professionals providing a wide range of general and sub-specialist rheumatology services to the local population and beyond.

The advertised post is a 10 PA post in general rheumatology, including leading the sub-specialist vasculitis service, and supporting the departmental research portfolio. Applications for part time working will be equally considered and the post can be modified for the appropriate candidate.

The team work out of three sites at present (Russells Hall Hospital which has inpatient, daycase and outpatient facilities, and the outpatient units at the Corbett and Guest hospitals); it is envisaged that expansion of the service in to community based sites will occur in the next couple of years. The team at DGFT runs sub-specialist clinics in connective tissue disease, vasculitis, osteoporosis, early arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, scleroderma and musculoskeletal ultrasound., 1. To collaborate and work to maintain and develop outpatient, inpatient & day case rheumatology services.
2. To provide, with the other Consultants in the specialty, a system of cover for annual, study and professional leave.
3. To collaborate with Nurse Specialists in developing care plans and supervising clinical care.
4. To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trusts
5. To develop a special interest to complement those of the existing Consultants in the department in accordance with the priorities of the Trust.
6. To develop appropriate services and techniques required to fulfil clinical needs, within available resources.
7. To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff, in conjunction with colleagues.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

On call - The post holder will be required to participate in a 1:8 frequency on call rota which is Cat B and attracts a 2 % supplement.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.

This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.

We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.

At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.