Senior Clinical Fellow - Rheumatology
Location
Truro, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At7/15/2026
This role may be based at one of these CQC-rated locations:
- Royal Cornwall Hospital
Cornwall
Requires improvementRated Aug 2025
- St Michael's Hospital
Cornwall
GoodRated Dec 2018
- West Cornwall Hospital
Cornwall
GoodRated Dec 2018
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Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Fellowship in Rheumatology at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. This is a 24-month fellowship programme designed to develop the skills to a level to deliver independent practice as a Rheumatology Consultant.
The primary objective of the fellowship is to provide advanced clinical training in the management of osteoporosis, inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease and vasculitis. Additional experience in research and audit can be offered.
The specific learning objectives of the fellowship are.
Knowledge: To develop full competency in the clinical assessment and management of rheumatoid conditions.
Practical: To learn basic ultrasound ultrasound guided joint injections.
Research: Dedicated research time will be offered to complete at least one publication and presentation of work at international meetings will be supported.
Rheumatology fellowship training is provided by the rheumatology department and led by Dr David Hutchinson. The fellow will work in the department and supervise the registrars and junior doctors as the rheumatologist on call. The on-call commitment is 1:6. At least 2 half-days per week will be allocated to CPD, audit and research.
The outpatient services in Rheumatology are delivered in a dedicated Rheumatology Unit. Full support is available for Rheumatology procedures in the outpatient setting. The department has a dedicated ultrasound machine.
Whilst the post does not attract a national training number (NTN), the postholder will have formal progress meetings with Dr David Hutchinson to ensure appropriate support and opportunities are being provided.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) Is At The Heart Of Acute And Specialist Care For Cornwall And The Isles Of Scilly. We Care For a Population Of Around 470,000 People, a Number That Rises Significantly During Peak Visitor Seasons. We Employ Around 6,700 Staff, United By a Shared Commitment To Deliver Safe, High‑quality Care. We Provide Services Across Three Main Hospital Sites, With Around 780 Inpatient Beds
The primary objective of the fellowship is to provide advanced clinical training in the management of osteoporosis, inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease and vasculitis. Additional experience in research and audit can be offered.
The specific learning objectives of the fellowship are.
Knowledge: To develop full competency in the clinical assessment and management of rheumatoid conditions.
Practical: To learn basic ultrasound ultrasound guided joint injections.
Research: Dedicated research time will be offered to complete at least one publication and presentation of work at international meetings will be supported.
Rheumatology fellowship training is provided by the rheumatology department and led by Dr David Hutchinson. The fellow will work in the department and supervise the registrars and junior doctors as the rheumatologist on call. The on-call commitment is 1:6. At least 2 half-days per week will be allocated to CPD, audit and research.
The outpatient services in Rheumatology are delivered in a dedicated Rheumatology Unit. Full support is available for Rheumatology procedures in the outpatient setting. The department has a dedicated ultrasound machine.
Whilst the post does not attract a national training number (NTN), the postholder will have formal progress meetings with Dr David Hutchinson to ensure appropriate support and opportunities are being provided.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) Is At The Heart Of Acute And Specialist Care For Cornwall And The Isles Of Scilly. We Care For a Population Of Around 470,000 People, a Number That Rises Significantly During Peak Visitor Seasons. We Employ Around 6,700 Staff, United By a Shared Commitment To Deliver Safe, High‑quality Care. We Provide Services Across Three Main Hospital Sites, With Around 780 Inpatient Beds
- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: David Hutchinson Job title: Consultant Rheumatologist & Specialty Lead Email address: david.hutchinson5@nhs.net Telephone number: 01872250000