We are looking for two Consultant Rheumatologists to join an enthusiastic and energetic team, providing a comprehensive service to a population of c. 600,000 across County Durham and Darlington in an area with a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disease. Joining a department that is developing a modern, multidisciplinary hub and spoke service model, the post holder will be encouraged and supported to develop Rheumatology services across County Durham and Darlington specifically through the implementation of a NICE compliant Early Arthritis Service. We provide Day Case and Inpatient care at both Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. Out of hours care is provided by acute and general physicians; therefore there is no commitment to the acute medical rota but the Trust would be willing to accommodate a dual accredited candidate and adjust their Job Plan accordingly. The department has an innovative strategy to expand and develop a comprehensive multidisciplinary team of extended scope Physiotherapists and Pharmacists. Successful applicants will be encouraged and supported to follow or develop specialist interests.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a full range of outpatient Rheumatology services with potential to develop areas of special interest. An encouraging financial bursary of £3,000 will be offered to candidates with appropriate training who wish to further develop their skills.
* Cover internal rheumatology referrals from AMU and other wards/departments.
* Manage rheumatology inpatients.
* Provide outpatient clinics.
* Establish an Early Arthritis Service.
* Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical training.
* Contribute to quality improvement and medical audit.
* Contribute to research and teaching.
Additional Details
* There is no commitment to the acute medical rota, but the Trust would be willing to accommodate a dual accredited candidate and adjust their job plan accordingly.
* Applicants must be able to produce all certificates stated essential in the person specification; failure to do so will prevent pre‑employment checks from being completed.
Diversity and Inclusion
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.
Additional Information
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