We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Consultant General Physician with a special interest in Rheumatology to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time post comprising 11 Programmed Activities (PAs), with responsibilities shared between General Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute trusts in the south of England, renowned for its high-quality patient care and commitment to excellence.
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including inpatient and outpatient commitments. The post will involve work across Ward 6 (36 medical beds) and Ward 16 (up to 16 patients, with designated male and female areas). As part the medical directorate, the post holder will collaborate with a variety of specialties to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and success of the rheumatology and general medical services at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, with the support of a strong multidisciplinary team and access to continuous professional development.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive care in both General Medicine and Rheumatology, managing outpatient clinics both on and off-site.
Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care, the operation of the rheumatology department, and the wider directorate.
Play an important role in the ongoing development of the service and contribute to the hospital management initiatives. There are numerous opportunities to engage in management committees, research and development, and other hospital activities
Participate in the general medical on-call rota (1 in 8 weekends and 1 in 16 weekdays).
Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across both general medical and rheumatology services.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care plans.
Contribute to the continued development of rheumatology services, including outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal Job Plan will be established between the post holder and the Chief of Service. This agreement will be reviewed at least annually, following the consultant's Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan is designed to be a prospective agreement, detailing the consultants duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the upcoming year. The plan will encompass all key aspects of the consultants professional practice, including but not limited to Clinical duties, teaching and educational activities, research initiatives and managerial responsibilities.
The Job Plan will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal (within the organization) and external, ensuring there is a transparent overview of the consultants workload.
Please refer to the attached Job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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