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Specialist Doctor in Rheumatology
Substantive Post 10 PAs
Salary Scale - £88,118 - £100,011 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.
NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint an enthusiastic colleague to the post of Specialist Doctor in Rheumatology.
The successful applicant will join the consultant-led Rheumatology team and will share responsibility for providing an excellent and comprehensive clinical service in Forth Valley. The successful applicant will undertake 5 Rheumatology clinics per week which will include General Rheumatology, Early Arthritis and GCA/ vasculitis clinics. The successful applicant will see rheumatology ward referrals, provide advice and guidance to primary care and support queries arising from the broader rheumatology team which include specialist nurses and other Allied Health Professionals.
This is an excellent opportunity within the Rheumatology department at NHS Forth Valley based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital but also with clinics at Stirling Community Hospital. (You may be required to work on a permanent or temporary basis elsewhere within the board)
It is essential that the candidate applying for this post has broad experience in common Rheumatolgical disorders including inflammatory arthritis, soft tissue disorders and connective tissue diseases and that they are competent in the management of biological therapies. We would wish to encourage applicants with sub-speciality and clinical research interests to apply for this position
Key working relationships:
All members of the rheumatology multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
General Internal Medicine division
Unplanned Care Division
Main responsibilities:
General Rheumatology outpatient clinics – including Early Arthritis, Vasculitis, GCA and as developed speciality clinics in seronegative spondyloarthropathies and psoriatic arthritis
- Inpatient Rheumatology Ward Referrals and Reviews
- Participation in weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings
- Support and involvement in Junior Doctors, Nurse and other Allied Health professionals training/supervision
- Participation in Clinical Governance
- Management of Advice and Guidance and Referral Assessment
This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the lights of changing circumstances and in consultation with the job holder.
NHS Forth Valley provides acute services for a population of approximately 310,000 people in Central Scotland. Acute services, emergency and complex care are provided for at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (FVRH)
You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website Applicants will be in possession of Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, and expected to have broad Rheumatology training, be registered with the General Medical Council and must have at least 10 years of postgraduate experience, at least 6 of which must be within rheumatology or with rheumatology exposure. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department and meet key staff. Informal enquires should be directed to John Harvie (john.harvie2@nhs.scot) Consultant Rheumatologist and Acting Clinical Lead for Rheumatology or Dr Sara Else, Consultant Rheumatologist and Associated Medical Director (sara.else@nhs.scot).
Reference number: 193372
Closing date: 15th August 2024
Interview date: TBC
NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.
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.