Consultant in Rheumatology

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Job Title: Consultant in Rheumatology
Location: Derby

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide expert diagnosis, management, and treatment for patients with rheumatological conditions (e.g., arthritis, lupus, vasculitis).
• Clinic and Ward Work: Lead outpatient clinics, manage inpatient consultations, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Specialist Clinics: Develop and lead specialist clinics (e.g., biologics, autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal disorders).
• Patient Education: Educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
• Teaching & Supervision: Supervise and train junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Research & Audit: Participate in clinical research, audits, and continuous professional development to enhance patient care and treatment protocols.

Qualifications:

• Essential:
• Completion of specialist training in Rheumatology
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in Rheumatology or equivalent
• Desirable:
• Experience in advanced musculoskeletal imaging or biologic therapy
• Research experience and involvement in quality improvement initiatives

Working Environment:

• NHS hospitals provide opportunities for clinical leadership, academic involvement, and career development in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £58,178.00-£94,463.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• FRCR (preferred)

• Patient Care: Provide expert diagnosis, management, and treatment for patients with rheumatological conditions (e.g., arthritis, lupus, vasculitis).
• Clinic and Ward Work: Lead outpatient clinics, manage inpatient consultations, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Specialist Clinics: Develop and lead specialist clinics (e.g., biologics, autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal disorders).
• Patient Education: Educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
• Teaching & Supervision: Supervise and train junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Research & Audit: Participate in clinical research, audits, and continuous professional development to enhance patient care and treatment protocols