Consultant Rheumatologist

NHS Lanarkshire - University Hospital Wishaw

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a consultant Rheumatologist to join our team.

NHS Lanarkshire is responsible for improving the health and providing comprehensive health care to a population of approximately 650,000 people living within the North and South Lanarkshire local authority areas. NHS Lanarkshire currently employs approximately 12,500 staff.

The Rheumatology service within NHS Lanarkshire works across the 3 Acute hospital sites; University Hospital Hairmyres, University Hospital Wishaw and University Hospital Monklands. Outpatient clinics are also provided at Stonehouse Hospital. There is a team of specialist nurses and Allied Health Professionals who work closely with the consultant team to manage and support Rheumatology patients in the community. 

The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis (including up to 2 non-DCC) but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. If full-time, up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional clinical activity.

The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.

Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.

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