Consultant - Rheumatology

10 PA post with an optional extra 2 PA's for Teaching

The Rheumatology service is based in a modern dedicated unit based at Truro Health Park. This incorporates consultant offices, outpatient suites, offices for junior doctors and allied health professionals, as well as access to a meeting room and lecture facility. There is an onsite pharmacy.

A comprehensive Community rheumatology service provides peripheral outpatient clinics throughout Cornwall (Bodmin, St Austell, Newquay, Camborne/Redruth, Penzance, Helston, Falmouth and the Isles of Scilly).

We also provide Clinical Nurse Specialist Clinics for patients requiring Biologic Therapies as well as Rheumatology follow up clinics. Biologics are administered inthe Medical DayUnit within the Royal Cornwall Hospital and west Cornwall treatment Centre. Inpatients are reviewed at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Rheumatology
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the Rheumatology department.
• Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where
• To actively support the Rheumatology research programme
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To attend meetings as
• Fulfill duties of weekly

Clinics of specialist interest include:

• Giant Cell Arteritis clinic
• Early Inflammatory Arthritis
• Osteoporosis Clinic
• Auto-immune corrective tissue disease/vasculitis clinic
• Inflammatory back pain pathway
• Adolescent transition clinic

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

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