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FIXED TERM LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR TRAINING (LAT) IN RHEUMATOLOGY

 1 FEBRUARY 2023 to 1 AUGUST 2023

BASE: NINEWELLS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SCHOOL DUNDEE

Applications are invited for a LAT post in Rheumatology between February and August 2023 to cover a vacancy generated due to inter-deanery transfer

We are seeking to recruit a candidate who is ST4 equivalent or above grade. You will be based in Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, which is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Scotland. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the General Internal Medicine on-call and Hospital at night rota

The Rheumatology department is an extremely supportive multi-disciplinary unit where you will be able to develop skills and clinical leadership. In addition to general rheumatology clinics, there are sub-speciality clinics in SLE, systemic sclerosis, Vasculitis, Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy, Fast Track GCA and nurse-led early arthritis clinics. Vascular and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound facilities are available

The department has an excellent multi-disiplinary team of AHPs and a busy day case unit for biologics and other infusions. DEXA and PET scanning are available on site

Full registration with a licence to practice with the GMC is required

The Post Graduate dean confirms that this placement/programme has the necessary educational approval

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 12 February 2023, however we are looking to appoint to the post at the earliest opportunity and therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible with a view to fast tracking applications and arranging interviews as they are received, previous applicants may need not apply