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Job overview

Applications are invited to join as a permanent consultant to work alongside our existing Rheumatology consultants at Basildon Hospital. 

This department offers Rheumatology Services to a catchment population of 310,000 where we deliver safe and high-quality services and are an employer of choice for our workforce. 

Direct Clinical Care: 5* PA on average per week (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable work) and  Supporting Professional Activities: 5 PA core with 0.25 per trainee for educational supervision.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to work as an integral member of the Rheumatology Department and assume responsibility for the care of their patients, running 4 clinics per week and inpatient referral service.  Our service is highly valued by patients, hospital and GP colleagues. 

This Job Description is pending Royal College approval. 

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. 

  We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.  

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.