Consultant Rheumatologist inChesterfield inChesterfield PUBLISHED
FRI 1 NOV 2024
The Consultant will share clinical responsibilities, ensure effective service delivery, maintain accurate clinical records using electronic systems, and participate in regional care coordination. Additionally, the role involves engaging in clinical audits, governance, and continuing professional development as outlined by the Royal College of Physicians. Flexible working options may be considered to support the needs of the service.
We are looking to appoint a Consultant Rheumatologist to further develop our highly rated Rheumatology services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity, and it is anticipated that there will be occasion for the appointee to develop a sub-specialty interest within the role.
Applicants will be expected to have completed broad based general medical training along with specific training in Rheumatology and to have gained a CCT in Rheumatology or Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine or be within six months of obtaining this.
The post will suit individuals with the desire and resolve to provide modern, high-quality care. We will also consider flexible working options, subject to the exigencies of the service.
- In conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, you will provide a comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic Rheumatology service.
- Share clinical responsibility for cases with consultant colleagues.
- Ensure service delivery across the wider team, empowering and assisting others to deliver optimum services.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical record keeping using the Trust's electronic systems.
- Undertake effective liaison with regional colleagues to ensure delivery of patient care delivered on a tertiary basis.
- Play an active part in the training and supervision of medical staff in junior and non-training grades and the development of support staff, supporting and leading the delivery of education for trainee medical staff and medical students.
- Participate effectively in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance.
- Engage with requirements for Continuing Professional Development in accordance with guidelines set down by the Royal College of Physicians.
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