Consultant – Rheumatologist

Role Overview

Consultant Rheumatologist to join an established Rheumatology service based at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. The unit is located in a modern dedicated facility at Truro Health Park, equipped with consultant offices, outpatient suites, and a lecture facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and day‑to‑day management of the Rheumatology department.
• Deliver comprehensive rheumatology services across Cornwall, including peripheral outpatient clinics and specialist follow‑up clinics.
• Administer biologic therapies within the Medical Day Unit and West Cornwall Penlee Unit.
• Teach and train junior doctors, medical students, and allied health professionals.
• Support the Rheumatology research programme and contribute to research projects.
• Ensure participation in continuing medical education (CME) and maintain high clinical standards.
• Engage in clinical governance, audit, and Trust‑wide quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend departmental and Trust‑wide meetings as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Consultant Rheumatologist with full registration.
• Extensive clinical experience in rheumatology, including biologic therapy and outpatient services.
• Proven ability to teach and train juniors and students.
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Benefits

• Optional pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Dedicated Childcare Coordination Team support.

Employment Requirements

• Identity checks.
• Professional registration and qualification checks.
• Employment history and reference checks.
• Work health assessment.
• Criminal record check.
• Right to work checks.

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