Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Rheumatology

• Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive rheumatology service for the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved
• Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice
• Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust
• Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust
• Play an active role in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance program
• Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit
• Demonstrate excellence in patient care
• Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances
• The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
• The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids
• Attend departmental meetings including the weekly hospital postgraduate educational meeting and radiology meetings
• Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained

Essential

• *Medical Degree from a recognised University
• *A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time basis) with equivalent experience and competencies.
• *Previous experience in Rheumatology
• *Previous experience in acute medical specialties including chronic disease care

Essential

• *Full GMC registration
• *Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
• *Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• *Be available to start as required by the service