Senior Clinical Fellow - Rheumatology

Job summary

Opportunities have arisen for the positions of Senior Clinical Fellows in Rheumatology at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

The Department and Trust are fully supportive of candidates wishing to progress into higher training or pursue the Portfolio Pathway route to entry onto the GMC Specialist Register.

Successful appointees will be supported in their chosen career pathways which wouldbe discussed during the interview process and upon commencement in post.

The tenure will initially be for a period of 2 years with further extension based on annual ARCP recommendation/satisfactory review.The service has adequate case load to support the progress of the successful candidates.

It would be essential for the candidate to have at least 2 years of experience inrheumatology and internal medicine with a higher degree. Previous experience will be taken into consideration and an individualised structured programme to supportattainment of competencies would be developed.

The successful candidate will be expected to progress through the 2022Integrated Rheumatology & internal Medicine curriculum based on thework-based assessments, educational supervisor report and ARCP outcome.

There may be occasions where the postholder is required to work at various base locations to include New Cross Hospital, Cannock Chase Hospital and Walsall Manor Hospital.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with other trainees, to provide a service inRheumatology

To play a full part in the departmental On-Call service which does not include out of hours calls. The on- call covers ward referrals and any patient that presents to the Emergency Department with Rheumatology related issues, this role is supported by the ACP who would normally be the first point of contact. The frequency of the rota is 1 week in 10, during the on-call period clinical activity is reduced to enable response and support of the ACP.

3. To provide cover for other senior clinical fellows in respect of periods of leave.

4. In conjunction with other trainees, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.

In conjunction with other trainees, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

6. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.