Speciality Doctor Rheumatology in Wrexham

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Job overview: Applications are invited for the permanent full-time post of Rheumatology Speciality doctor at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital, North Wales. This post is purely within the rheumatology service and with no on-call commitment. It is a 10 session job. Please refer to the job description and person specification. If you have the appropriate qualifications and are keen to work in the field of rheumatology we will be delighted to hear from you. This is an opportunity to work within a fully integrated multi-disciplinary team caring for patients with the full spectrum of rheumatological conditions, in beautiful North Wales. Terms and conditions are offered under the terms of the NHS Wales Medical and Dental Conditions of Service.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Dr Giorgos Jones, Dr Subhra Raghuvanshi, or Emma Brady, Operational Manager.

Advert: The current timetable is for 4 clinics, each supervised by consultants and including a mix of new and follow up patients. The post includes ward cover of any rheumatology patients and the responsibility to see any rheumatology ward referrals with the rest of the team and again supervised by the consultant rheumatologist of the week. There is also an expectation that the post holder will help in offering telephone advice to patients and GPs as well as supporting the junior members of the team, the nurses and the allied health professionals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: This will be a 10 session middle grade post. The post holder will be based at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital but may also conduct clinics in community hospitals serving the East area. An exciting opportunity to step into an expanding rheumatology team with no out of hours commitment.

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