Rheumatology Consultant

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Connect Health we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services with a patient-centered approach. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Rheumatology Consultant to join our dynamic team, and our team of professionals are committed to delivering the highest standard of care. Join us at Connect Health and make a difference in the lives of patients with rheumatic pain. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and compassionate Rheumatology Consultant to our team! Job Description: As a Rheumatology Consultant, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating patients with a wide range of rheumatic diseases and conditions. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting thorough patient assessments and medical histories. Diagnosing and managing conditions such as arthritis, lupus, gout, and other autoimmune diseases. Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care. Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, including blood tests and imaging studies. Educating patients and their families about disease management and treatment options. Participating in clinical research and staying updated with the latest advancements in rheumatology. Providing mentorship and training to junior medical staff and students. Qualifications: Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialisation in Rheumatology. Board certification in Rheumatology. Strong diagnostic and clinical skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Commitment to continuous professional development and education. About Connect Connect Health is the largest and most experienced independent community healthcare provider in the UK encompassing mental health, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, tier-2 MSK (musculoskeletal), chronic pain, long Covid, First Contact Practitioners (FCP) and rheumatology services, serving over 375k NHS patients pa across 29 NHS ICBs (Integrated Care Boards). Why work for Connect Health? We are dedicated to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and rewarding our colleagues. We continue to reward our staff with competitive salaries and a great range of employee benefits. These include: A minimum of 5% of your hours is bespoke personal development time A proven roadmap to Consultant-level practice for those that wish to develop this level of capability. Access to an internal network of Consultant clinicians (medical and AHPs) that provide leadership, educational, research and clinical support. Access to the full content (live and recorded sessions) of the Connect Clinical Education Academy Access to support and engagement with our entire MDT clinical workforce via Emergency clinical on call rota Clinical supervision Coaching and mentoring Online clinical resource and chat network Internal conferences and study days Clinical support tools/pathways Up to 30 days holiday (plus public holidays) option to buy additional annual leave an additional day off for your birthday online discounts portal employer pension contributions salary sacrifice schemes an employee assistance programme performance related pay rewards team building/away days reimbursement of professional body membership fees for clinicians

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• MBBS or equivalent, MRCP or FRCP CCT/CESR in rheumatology or within 6 months of attaining CCT in Rhe

Experience

Desirable

• MSc/MD/PhD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Connect Health Group Limited

Address

Crescent Drive

Brentwood

Essex

CM15 8DR

Employer's website

https://www.connecthealth.co.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)