Consultant in RHeumatology

**The post holder will**: Participate in, and provide committed Rheumatology outpatient care, and inpatient support. Facilitate access to a full range of inpatient and outpatient Rheumatology services. Be expected to cover for absent Consultant colleagues within the Department to allow for annual and study leave. Make collaboration between hospital and community services as efficient as possible, supporting discharge from hospital where appropriate and ensuring appropriate follow up arrangements.

Provide peer group support, supervision, further education and professional development essential to the welfare and effectiveness of trainees in Rheumatology, General Internal Medicine and the allied professions. Be educationally responsible for training l of junior staff Demonstrate a continuing commitment to medical CPD and evaluation in Rheumatology. Develop communication and other non-clinical aspects of Rheumatology services. Actively participate in undergraduate teaching of clinical medical students attached to the department See referrals from colleagues WMUH Actively participate in the development of the Fracture Liaison Service.

Provide GP advice Participate in appraisal on an annual basis. Appraisals are part of a robust divisional annual system, which is led by the Divisional Medical Director. The post holder is expected to be informed of the annual timetable for appraisal and ensure that appropriate time is set aside to update their portfolio and mandatory requirements. Please refer to our detailed job description for more information Advisory Appointment Committee - 2nd July 2024