Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Rheumatology

The post is available from August 2026 for a fixed term of 12 months. This post would suit doctors who have a keen interest in Rheumatology and there will be opportunities for further experience, teaching and quality improvement work. The post is an ideal opportunity for a post MRCP candidate looking to take a future post in Rheumatology., The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• Four outpatient clinics per week alongside supervising consultant present on the day
• Afternoons spent reviewing any ward referrals, and doing related clinical admin e.g. signing clinic letters, responding to patient and GP advice queries, signing high-cost drug prescriptions, reviewing patient results, etc.
• Wednesday afternoon meetings - slightly ad hoc but usually no more than twice a month. Includes departmental clinical governance and educational meetings
• Monday and Thursday afternoon CTD MDT and radiology meetings on MS Teams 1:20-2:30pm respectively 3-4pm
• Optional monthly Grand Round attendance Wednesday lunchtime
  
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