Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rheumatology team within the Croydon Healthcare NHS Trust. We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work in Croydon. You will be required to have appropriate experience in rheumatology and hold or be within 6 months of obtaining certification from the General Medical Council (CCT).
You will be expected to:
- Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management
- Contribute in the ongoing development of rheumatology services for the local population across Croydon
- Participate in training and educational activities, administrative, teaching, continuing medical education and audit activities whilst maintaining clinical excellence within the service
This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department who are seeking a new Consultant Rheumatologist to join a team of 5 consultants, 1 Trust registrar, 2 FY2's, specialist nursing staff and fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients, inpatients
- Be actively involved in MDT meetings providing cover for colleagues as required
- Provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors
- Contribute to regular training and teaching sessions
- Participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements
- Support the Hospital's Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum on pro-rota basis + London Weighting
- Permanent contract
- Part-time working pattern
Person Specification
- Essential qualifications: MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, Full GMC registration with licence to practise, MRCP (UK) or equivalent, Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology (or within 3 months of CCT at the time of interview)
- Desirable qualifications: Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent), Current ALS certification, Teaching, leadership or management qualification