Clinical Fellow - Rheumatology

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to appoint a medical physician with suitable experience in rheumatology to support the countywide rheumatology service in Gloucestershire. The post holder will work with the Consultant Rheumatologists, Specialty Registrars and Specialist Nurses to support the Rheumatology outpatient service, in view of increasing numbers of referrals and a large follow-up workload including many patients on biologic drugs. Joint injections may be performed in the outpatient clinic or on dedicated injection lists. Some inpatient work including ward referrals will be required. There may be opportunities for teaching medical students, junior doctors and nursing staff.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: -
To support the provision of a first class clinical service
To provide effective middle grade support to the staff working in the Rheumatology Department including consultants and specialist nurses, working in the outpatient clinics, on the wards and supporting the rheumatology adviceline.
To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies
To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s and Division’s services plans
There is no-on call expected with this post.
The principal places of work for this post are Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH). Peripheral clinics in community hospitals may be required. Other work locations, including off site working, may be agreed in the post-holder’s Job Plan where appropriate, e.g. for supporting professional activities and some direct clinical care such as audit. The post-holder will generally be expected to undertake their Programmed Activities at the principal places of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. You may be required to work at any site within the Trust.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: -
To support the provision of a first class clinical service
To provide effective middle grade support to the staff working in the Rheumatology Department including consultants and specialist nurses, working in the outpatient clinics, on the wards and supporting the rheumatology adviceline.
To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies
To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s and Division’s services plans
There is no-on call expected with this post

Please refer the Job description for details