Trust Grade Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology

The post will provide excellent training & experience in the management of all aspects of Rheumatological conditions. Duties and responsibilities The post is based within the Rheumatology Unit at Kettering General Hospital. The post holder will join a friendly & dynamic Rheumatology team comprising of 4 Consultants, 1 Trust grade Specialist Registrar (this post), 1 GP trainee/SHO grade, 1 Foundation Year one (shared 50% with Dermatology) & 6 Rheumatology Nurse Practitioners.

The post involves responsibility for participation in the Rheumatology Service at the Kettering General Hospital. This consists of: out-patient clinics, responsibility for timely review of Rheumatology in-patient referrals, and liaison with junior doctors to ensure the timely and safe delivery of biological therapies & other infusions in the day unit. The post-holder will be fully supervised by the Rheumatology Consultants. There is a weekly departmental meeting and weekly hospital Grand Rounds during academic term times. There are regular cohorts of medical students (from University of Leicester) within the department and the post-holder is expected to contribute to their teaching. There will be opportunities to conduct audits and take part in regional (e.g.; Midlands Rheumatology Society) meetings.

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