The Rheumatology department in Rotherham has an enthusiastic team of 3 consultants, 1 registrar & 1 F2 doctor, with other junior trainees cross-covering inpatients. There are 2 specialist nurses, a bone health specialist nurse and a dedicated therapy team. There is an active day-case unit. Clinics are unselected and general, and offer the trainee exposure to a broad range of rheumatological conditions. Special interests within the department include crystal arthropathy, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, and paediatric rheumatology. There is also a dedicated specialist bone-health unit. GIM on the acute medicine unit can be incorporated within the job as required by the trainee.
Rotherham Hospital Induction Handbook