An exciting opportunity is available to lead the Rheumatology Practitioner team at University Hospitals Dorset. This is a Dorset wide service with teams currently based at Christchurch, Poole and Dorchester.
The successful applicant will join and lead this team as they move into a new service at the end of 2025 with hubs in Christchurch and Dorchester and satellite clinics across the county.
Strong leadership skills as well as clinical experience in Rheumatology are required for this post. You will be part a fantastic team of nurses and AHPs who work along side 12 consultants who support patients with long term rheumatological conditions across the county.
The role will be supported by a matron and Rheumatology Operation and Performance Manager
This role required UK professional registration
Base Location: Christchurch Hospital and Dorchester
Interview Date: TBC
Please see job description and personal spec for details around the duties of this job and any further information.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Autumn 2025,when thisrole and base of work will primarily be Christchurch and Dorchester.
Please see job description and personal spec for details around the duties of this job and any further information.
This advert closes on Monday 27 Jan 2025
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