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 is 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, and Embracing Change.
The successful appointee will be asked to undertake various duties within the department, mainly Out-patient based. The department received around 2000 new referrals in 2020 and provided 10,000 appointments, including nurse-led appointments. We receive an average of 5 ward referrals per 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 their 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 inflammatory arthritis. The appointee will be expected to work within the shared care agreement. The Rheumatology Department receives referrals through an 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 helping to educate 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 traveling distance & excellent transport links to big cities such as Birmingham & London along with 2 highly touted international airports.
Additional InformationWill consider full time or part time10 P.A'sPrestigious NHS TrustA well supported & friendly teamMust have GMC Registration This is a Consultant in Rheumatology vacancy. If you are a Consultant in Rheumatology, however, if this isn't quite the Consultant in Rheumatology vacancy you are looking for, please visit our website for more Consultant in Rheumatology vacancies or simply submit your CV online to be considered for other Consultant in Rheumatology vacancies.
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