Lat in RHeumatology

**FIXED TERM LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING(LAT) IN RHEUMATOLOGY FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS BETWEEN 1**ST** FEBRUARY 2023 AND 1**st** AUGUST 2023**

**NINEWELLS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SCHOOL, DUNDEE**

Applications are invited for a LAT post in Rheumatology between February and August 2023 to cover a vacancy generated due to inter-deanery transfer.

This post is available from the 1st of February 2023 until 1st August 2023.

The Rheumatology department is an extremely supportive multi-disciplinary unit where you will be able to develop skills and clinical leadership. In addition to general rheumatology clinics, there are sub-speciality clinics in SLE, systemic sclerosis, Vasculitis, Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy, Fast Track GCA and nurse -led early arthritis clinics. Vascular and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound facilities are available.

The department has an excellent multi-disciplinary team of AHPs and a busy day case unit for biologics and other infusions. DEXA and PET scanning are available on site.

Full registration with a licence to practice with the GMC is required.

The Post Graduate dean confirms that this placement /programme has the necessary educational approval.

Applicants may be eligible for excess travel and relocation expenses.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Smita Bhat, Consultant Rheumatologist and Training Programme Director for Rheumatology 01382740089 or Dr Suzy Silburn, Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Lead for Rheumatology 01382740089.