Higher Clinical Fellow in Rheumatology
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65,048.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £65048.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9358-26-0181 |
Summary
Research Good opportunities for clinical and epidemiological research exist in Leicester. Registrars will participate in research projects with a view to presenting such work at meetings of Learned Societies and followed by publications. A full research day is included in the weekly time table. Clinical Governance An understanding of clinical governance issues is an essential part of training. The trainee will be expected to undertake and present audit projects, and to be involved in clinical governance activities. Postgraduate Meetings There are regular Postgraduate meetings held in Leicester, and teaching days are provided locally. Attendance at regional area national meetings (such as the BSR meeting) will be encouraged. Teaching The teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students is also an essential training requirement. All trainees will be expected to take part in ward based clinical teaching, as well as formal lecture based teaching. Management Training Attendance at appropriate courses will be encouraged. Assessment A meeting with the educational supervisor will be arranged soon after the trainees are appointed and then at least six monthly. Any problems should be discussed as quickly as possible.