Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Rheumatology

Job overview

Barts Health NHS Trust provides local and specialist care across east London and beyond. Our WeCare values guide how we treat patients and work with colleagues.

We are seeking a clinical fellow to join our rheumatology service for a ten-month fixed-term post. You will assess and manage adults with rheumatic disease through supervised outpatient clinics and inpatient and external referrals, with support from a consultant supervisor.

You will work alongside consultants, specialty registrars, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team. The Trust-wide service offers exposure to general rheumatology and specialist interests including early inflammatory arthritis, lupus and vasculitis.

The provisional week includes two supervised consultant clinics, ward referrals, a sub-specialuty clinic, radiology and postgraduate meetings, and scheduled audit and administration time. You will document and communicate clear plans, review results, escalate urgent concerns and contribute to safe treatment and monitoring. The agreed rota may include evening and weekend morning cover.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Main duties of the job

Assess new and follow-up patients in supervised rheumatology clinics; agree investigation and treatment plans with the responsible consultant.

Review inpatient and external referrals, prioritise urgent problems, document decisions and arrange appropriate follow-up and handover.

Work with the day unit and specialist nurses on safe delivery and monitoring of disease-modifying treatment and biologic therapies within local protocols.

Communicate clear plans to patients, carers, GPs and other specialties, respecting shared decision-making and confidentiality.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Attend the Tuesday radiology, postgraduate and consultant ward-round teaching sessions and participate in case discussion.
• Use the supervised clinics and Friday ultrasound session to develop rheumatology and musculoskeletal ultrasound skills within competence.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, maintain a learning portfolio and agree development objectives with the supervising consultant.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.