Trust Registrar in Rheumatology

Job overview

This is a 6 month fixed term post. The post holder will work closely with a team of Consultant Rheumatologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, a GPVTS trainee and Staff nurses. They will be expected to initiate and provide sound clinical/medical practices to patient under the care of the Rheumatology team, mostly in outpatient clinic but also if they are admitted under other general medical teams.

Main duties of the job

Investigating and initiating medical management of patients with a          variety of rheumatological conditions

Patient assessment both in clinic and when reviewing ward-referrals

Drug prescription in clinic, for ward patients and for patients attending the Day Case Unit

Undertaking reviews of patients with rheumatological issues admitted under other medical teams (e-Purples)

Participate in ward rounds with the Consultants

Participate in routine blood monitoring of patients together with the GPVTS trainee

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.