This consultant post sits in the Department of Rheumatology at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, covering rheumatology and general medicine. The work centres on inpatient, day unit and outpatient care for a catchment of about 544,000 people across East Sussex, delivered within a multidisciplinary team. The role is cross-site, split between the main hospital and outreach clinics at community sites, and includes an ultrasound-led fast track GCA clinic. Applicants need a CCT or CESR and a place on the GMC Specialist Register.
What the job involves
- Provide inpatient, day unit and outpatient rheumatology and general medicine services for East Sussex residents
- Work within a multidisciplinary team alongside consultant colleagues
- Run the ultrasound-incorporated fast track GCA clinic
- Take part in cross-county clinical activity at community clinics, including Conquest Hospital in Hastings and Uckfield Community Hospital
- Attend regular audit, governance and outcome meetings with colleagues at the other site
- Contribute to the development of the patient-centred rheumatology service
What’s required
Qualifications
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine or equivalent, or CESR, or within six months of CCT award by interview date
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Place on the GMC Specialist Register
Experience
- Expertise in rheumatology and general medicine
Skills & knowledge
- Enthusiasm and strong self-motivation
Nice to have
- Published research
- Experience of supervising resident staff
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
What’s offered
- Staff development
- NHS pension scheme
- Auto-enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service
- Nursery access at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital
- Staff restaurants
- On-site staff accommodation
- Occupational Health and free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site parking for a small administration fee
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
