Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, enthusiastic Consultant Rheumatologist to work among a team of 5 Consultants, 1 Specialist Registrar and 6 nurse specialists in the department of Rheumatology

The successful candidate should have the ability to adapt to the department quickly to ensure the transfer of clinical workload causes minimal disruption to the department and the continuity of patient care. We are looking for a part time or full time applicant to work within a dynamic team.

The Rheumatology department spans the whole of Swansea Bay Health Board, which includes, Neath Port Talbot, Singleton and Morriston Hospitals. The successful candidate will work across Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Singleton and Morriston Hospitals providing a comprehensive Rheumatology service within outpatient clinics in additional to covering wards.

Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of over 270,000 people and is one of the largest providers of integrated healthcare in the UK. With a budget of over £1 billion and employing 17,000 people the Health Board provides acute, tertiary, intermediate, mental health, community and primary care services to people in Neath, Port Talbot, Swansea and beyond. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science.

Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring south-west Wales, there's also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cozy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and liberty stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea city football club.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Dr Martin Bevan

Clinical Director

Email address

Martin.Bevan@wales.nhs.uk

Telephone number

01639 862030

Additional contact information

Dr N Mo, Clinical Lead for Rheumatology on 01639 862030 or e mail Neil.Mo@wales.nhs.uk

BMJ Ref: BMJ-59821/130-NPTSSG9754S