Consultant in Rheumatology

• The job plan below is an indicative example of a job plan. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder, colleagues and the Directorate Clinical Director soon after the commencement date and will be effective from that date. • The Job Plan, a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives, will be reviewed periodically. Annual consultant appraisals will be carried out as part of the National Revalidation process. • The post holder will have access to secretarial support from two band four secretaries and a band three team secretary. • Along with radiology including MRI, CT and Ultrasound service. The service also has access to pathology services and full operational support from General and Operational Managers. • The balance between Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities and Supporting programmed Activities (SPA) will be agreed with the candidate as part of the initial job planning process. • For a full time post it is anticipated that 7.5-8.5 programmed activities (PA) will be for DCC, 1.5-2.5 PAs for SPA. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities • The job plan below is an indicative example of a job plan. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder, colleagues and the Directorate Clinical Director soon after the commencement date and will be effective from that date. • The Job Plan, a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives, will be reviewed periodically. Annual consultant appraisals will be carried out as part of the National Revalidation process. • The post holder will have access to secretarial support from two band four secretaries and a band three team secretary. • Along with radiology including MRI, CT and Ultrasound service. The service also has access to pathology services and full operational support from General and Operational Managers. • The balance between Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities and Supporting programmed Activities (SPA) will be agreed with the candidate as part of the initial job planning process. • For a full time post it is anticipated that 7.5-8.5 programmed activities (PA) will be for DCC, 1.5-2.5 PAs for SPA. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.