Job summary
- Main area
- Rheumatology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 2 years (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 225-DIV3-6115809
- Employer
- The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- New Cross Hosptial
- Town
- Wolverhampton
- Salary
- £55,329 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Fellow - Rheumatology
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
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 would be 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 in rheumatology and internal medicine with a higher degree. Previous experience will be taken into consideration and an individualised structured programme to support attainment of competencies would be developed.
The successful candidate will be expected to progress through the 2022 Integrated Rheumatology & internal Medicine curriculum based on the work-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 in Rheumatology
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In conjunction with other trainees, to provide a service in Rheumatology
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- at least 2 years of Rheumatology experience
Desirable criteria
- Achieved Grade
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Srinivasan Venkatachalam
- Job title
- Consultant Rheumatologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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