Clinical Fellow ST1/2 - ST5 in Rheumatology

This role is a fixed term role within the department of Rheumatology to replace a Deanery Registrar gap, the appointed candidate will join an existing team of medical staff including five Consultants, two Registrars and GP trainees. On joining the department, you will become part of a well\-established team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients.

The department maintains responsibility for the prescribing and monitoring of DMARDS for many of our patients, supported by a dedicated Rheumatology DAWN administrative team. The post holder will be expected to assist when needed in the monitoring of these patients. They will be expected to share responsibilities for inpatient Rheumatology ward referral reviews with the Rheumatology Specialist Trainee Registrars, and to answer ad hoc advice and guidance queries from rheumatology specialist nurses, patients and GPs. They will take part in up to 3 rheumatology clinics a week a mixture of general, specialist and early arthritis.

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

1\. Multi\-Disciplinary Team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.

2\. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.

3\. Contributing to continuing medical education activity.

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Service We will put our patients first

Teamwork We will work together

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service

Respect We will act with integrity

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1\.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

1\. Provision of cover for colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.

2\. Participation in Clinical Audit to inform Quality Improvement and in continuing Medical Education.

3\. Providing evidence\-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.

4\. Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO APPLY

Further details can be found in the attached Job Description

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