Clinical Fellow St1 - Swindon, United Kingdom - Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Swindon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The department maintains responsibility for the prescribing and monitoring of DMARDS for many of our patients, supported by a dedicated Rheumatology DAWN administrative team.

The post holder will be expected to assist when needed in the monitoring of these patients.

They will be expected to share responsibilities for inpatient Rheumatology ward referral reviews with the Rheumatology Specialist Trainee Registrars, and to answer ad hoc advice and guidance queries from rheumatology specialist nurses, patients and GPs.

They will take part in 3 rheumatology clinics a week a mixture of general, specialist and early arthritis.

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Multi-Disciplinary Team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Contributing to continuing medical education activity.

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Service We will put our patients first

Teamwork We will work together

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service

Respect We will act with integrity

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Provision of cover for colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
Participation in Clinical Audit to inform Quality Improvement and in continuing Medical Education.
Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Further details can be found in the attached Job Description