Clinical Fellow ST3 - ST5 in Rheumatology | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,825 Dependant on Experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN6 3BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7277931/249-7277931 |
Summary
This role is a new role within the department of Rheumatology to replace a SAS doctor, the appointed candidate will join an existing team of medical staff including six Consultants, Registrars and GP trainees. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients.
Applicants should have MRCP and previous UK experience.
The department maintains responsibility for the prescribing and monitoring of DMARDS for many of our patients, supported by a dedicated Rheumatology DAWN administrative team. The post holder will be expected to assist when needed in the monitoring of these patients. They will be expected to share responsibilities for inpatient Rheumatology ward referral reviews with the Rheumatology Specialist Trainee Registrars, and to answer ad hoc advice and guidance queries from rheumatology specialist nurses, patients and GPs. They will take part in 3 rheumatology clinics a week a mixture of general, specialist and early arthritis.
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
1. Multi-Disciplinary Team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
2. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
3. Contributing to continuing medical education activity.
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
1. Provision of cover for colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
2. Participation in Clinical Audit to inform Quality Improvement and in continuing Medical Education.
3. Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
4. Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Further details can be found in the attached Job Description
This advert closes on Friday 27 Jun 2025
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