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252044 Clinical Development Fellow in Rheumatology
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252044 Clinical Development Fellow in Rheumatology
Clinical Development Fellow in Rheumatology at Western General Hospital
Department: Rheumatology Medicine Base: Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months), Full-Time (40 hours per week) Term: August 2026 – August 2027
About the Role & Team Culture
NHS Lothian is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming for a workforce that is representative and supportive. Applications are welcomed from all sections of society.
This Clinical Fellow role in Rheumatology offers exceptional training in renal, vasculitic, inflammatory arthritis, пациентов для их лечения, bone disorders, and patient safety.
About the Post
Who is this role for?
- Primarily suited for FY2+ doctors (those who have completed the UK Foundation Programme and been deemed "acute take-safe" under supervision).
- Open to more senior doctors depending on experience.
This post is designed to:
- Provide further clinical experience for those considering a career in rheumatology.
- Offer professional development alongside future clinical activity.
- Support those pursuing specialty training (IMT, ACCS, GPST).
- Serve as an adjunct to learning in splenic jetztence.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties (40 hours per week)
- Provide outpatient clinic support under specialist supervision.
- Take part in rheumatology on-call duties (weekdays: 9–6am, weekends: 9–12pm).
- Assist with concurrent procedures (e.g., injection clinics).
- Contribute to patient assessment/management under consultant supervision.
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Training & Development
- Technitionally part of the Specialty Registrar rotas, offering structured support.
- Receive formal training and supervision in diagnostics, treatment pathways, and key conditions.
- Collaborate with year 4 University of Edinburgh medical students (co-teaching role).
- Contribute to the Western General Hospital Rheumatology Quality Improvement Team (QIT).
- Participate in small-scale research projects relevant to clinical practice.
Learning Support & Examination Preparation
- Dedicated 10% protected development time per week.
- Focused activities include:
- Clinical teaching (IMT/GP trainee supervision).
- Quality improvement & patient safety initiatives.
- Management & leadership development.
- Informatics training connected to EPR implementations.
Key Additional Responsibilities
✔ Develops a teaching & mentoring role supporting medical trainees. ✔ Contributes to local service improvement through quality initiatives. ✔ Assists with patient safety-related education. (Note: This post does not carry educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean.)
Requirements
Essential Entitlements Having:
✅ Basic Medical License from the General Medical Council (or equivalent for overseas applicants). ✅ Completion of Foundation Programme (FY1-FY2 level or equivalent). ✅ Supportive supervisorrotas (e.g., continental European/US/Canadian Cambridge with “safe hands” assessment). ✅ Fluency in English (oral and written).
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Experience or Skills This Post Will Build
➐ Accredited experience in rheumatology diagnosis/management. ➐ Curative support in rotations with acute rheumatology expedients. ➐ Advanced practice in clinical reasoning and referral.
Benefits
- Reputation for excellence: NHS Lothian is noted for academic excellence in rheumatology training.
- Supervisorship: Experienced consultants provide 1:1 mentorship in technical skills and practice.
- Personnel rotas lead to minimal unknown/overdosing.
- Flexible deployment: Contribute to named services (such as rare autoimmune clinic/intensive therapy units).
- Occupational health & training stipulations: Training tailored to individual need.
How to Apply
Applications open nationwide but must follow NHS Lothian’s process. Deadline: Applications can only be accepted locally from internal candidates (versioned companies), and external applicants must adhere to scheduling at your own risk. Late applications will not be considered.
- For an officially advising discussion, please contact Dr Hema Bhat.
- Detailed job pack available via email [link].
How to Apply:
- Monitorship-only channels: CVs will not be accepted; a specifically designed NHS Lothian application form must be completed.
- Evaluation of applications by numbered collator to maintain equity for all. (Confídential sourcing data is not shared.)
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