Trosolwg o'r swydd

This post is a new appointment based in the Department of Rheumatology at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.

The Rheumatology Department is situated within the Medical Division. Emma Wylie serves as the Chief of Service, alongside her clinical responsibilities as a consultant in Acute Medicine and Renal. The Divisional Director of Operations is Kelly Matthews, and Chantal Baker is the Divisional Nursing Director.

Within Rheumatology, Dr Hilary Johnson holds the position of Clinical Lead, and Alison Eamer is the Lead Specialist Nurse. Catz Matthews is the Matron, and Lisa Docksey is the General Manager.

The department comprises 3 full-time and 2 part-time consultants who are based at either Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) or Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH). Furthermore, peripheral clinics are conducted at several community hospitals, including The Dilke and Lydney Hospitals in the Forest of Dean, as well as hospitals in Tewkesbury, Stroud, Berkeley (The Vale Hospital), Bourton-on-the-Water, and Moreton-in-Marsh. A weekly Early Arthritis Clinic operates at both GRH and CGH. The department also runs combined clinics with dermatology (focusing on connective tissue disorders), orthopaedics, and paediatric rheumatology.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

We are looking to appoint a medical physician with suitable experience in Rheumatology to support the countywide rheumatology service in Gloucestershire. The post holder will work with the Consultant Rheumatologists, Specialty Registrars and Specialist Nurses to respond to inpatient Rheumatology referrals with Consultant cover, review patient on SDEC to support Rheumatology outpatient service.  There will be an opportunity to learn and perform joint injections and ample opportunities to carry out audits and QIPs.    There may be opportunities for teaching medical students, junior doctors and nursing staff.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.