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We are now seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Rheumatologist based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) Paisley.
RAH provides a full range of District General Hospital Specialties with excellent support facilities including a first class modern radiology department and services. We also have a major commitment to education and close links with Glasgow University and there is an active undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme.
We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, experienced and enthusiastic Rheumatologists to join a well established and friendly team providing Rheumatology services across the Clyde area which comprises both urban and rural populations. These posts provide an exciting opportunity to provide consultant leadership in Rheumatology. Joining a progressive Rheumatology Department, the successfully appointed candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of a successful modern consultant led service for a population of around 400,000 as well as supporting the development of Rheumatology Services across the Board area .
Within this role you will be one of a team of 6 current Consultants supported by a dedicated team of specialist nursing staff, specialty pharmacist, specialty physiotherapists, occupational therapists who are committed to improving the patient pathway to promote and deliver high standards of patient care, outcomes, experience, safety and quality. We have a dedicated administrator for departmental database. Your application and interview will demonstrate the skill set needed to join us in delivering, developing and teaching expert care within this exciting and challenging specialty.
The recruitment process will include supporting sub specialty interests.
The Rheumatology team also participate in General Internal Medicine. The post includes a commitment to specific and general medical out-of-hours on call duties at RAH and Vale of Leven hospitals. The post contributes to ongoing GIM care in a 28 bedded ward at RAH.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in all aspects of Rheumatology. We will seek to accommodate specialty interests complimenting the existing team.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once CESR is awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. Up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions or management activity.
Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total – Inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and Management depending on the time required to support professional activities and the needs of the service.
All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.