Consultant in Rheumatology

There is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Rheumatology and Acute Medicine or Rheumatology to join the team working across Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington and Altrincham hospitals. Interested applicants are strongly recommended to come and meet the team and to discuss with our leads. We have a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication and flexible working to allow us to get the most out of our work and home lives. We are committed to contributing not just to Medicine and Rheumatology, but to the Trust as a whole in terms of inpatient flow, education, training and management. This appointment will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions. The Job Description indicates the main duties of the post, which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder. This is a full time 10PA post. However, applications for less than full-time work or job shares would also be welcomed.

Timetabled PA and SPA Commitments if doing Rheumatology and Acute Medicine Rheumatology Location PAs DCC/SPA Details Trafford / Altrincham Hospital 3 Outpatient Clinics 1 Clinical Triage, inpatient referrals and MDT supervision 1 Patient-related administration Other 1 Supporting professional activities (Teaching/CPD/service development) Acute Medicine Location PAs DCC/SPA Details Wythenshawe 2 AMU/SDEC On call Wythenshawe 1 1 in 8 weekends 0.5 Patient-related administration Other 0.5 SPA Teaching/Training/CPD Administration/Research/Medical Audit Timetabled PA and SPA Commitments if pure Rheumatology Location PAs DCC/SPA Details Trafford / Altrincham Hospital 4.5 Outpatient Clinics 2 Clinical Triage, inpatient referrals and MDT supervision 2.0 Patient-related administration and attendance at MDT meetings (radiology, biologics MDT) Other 1.5 Supporting professional activities (Teaching/CPD/service development) Indicative Work Plan AM Lunchtime PM Monday Rheumatology Clinic SPA/Admin Tuesday AMU or SDEC (or Rheumatology clinic if pure job) Wednesday Rheumatology clinic MDT SPA Thursday AMU or SDEC (or Rheumatology clinic if pure job) Referral triage/inpatient referrals/MDT supervision Friday Rheumatology Clinic Admin