Rheumatology Consultant

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

The Rheumatologdepartment at Lewisham & Greenwich is a busy cohesive unit on two sites, offering a comprehensive rheumatology and musculoskeletal service to the local community. The disease spectrum at Lewisham and Greenwich is wide and interesting, in part related to the diverse ethnic background of the local population. The service aims to offer a one-stop service and is continually looking at new ways of delivering care.

There are close links with the GRID (Genetics, Rheumatology, Infection and Dermatology) CAG (Clinical Academic Group) at Kings Health Partners. There are close relationships with the rheumatology clinical services at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (including shared CPD sessions and shared guidelines)

Please note JD is pending Royal College Approval.

Main duties of the job

General rheumatology outpatient clinics run daily within QEH outpatients department.

Early Inflammatory Arthritis Clinics run weekly and are overseen by Dr Aicha Bouraoui at QEH, and there will be opportunities for the new post holder to contribute to this service.

Connective Tissue/Vasculitis clinics run fortnightly at both sites, supported by the specialist trainees and there will be opportunities to lead on these clinics within the service. There is a monthly virtual Nephrology / Rheumatology MDT at QEH.

Paediatric Rheumatology Clinics are held fortnightly in Paediatric Outpatients at UHL in network with the Evelina Children's Hospital, supported by the Paediatrician Dr Alistair Yim, Dr Catherine Mathews, a Paediatric Physiotherapist and, where required for biologics management, the rheumatology specialist nurse.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Job description

Job responsibilities

The post offers 10 core Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising Direct Clinical Care PAs and Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). The timetable is indicative of the expected responsibilities. On successful appointment, a detailed timetable will be developed which may differ from this example but the balance of DCC and SPA will remain the same.

The new appointee will work in a team with two existing rheumatology consultants at QEH, with internal cover for annual, study and professional leave. Clinical profiles vary by type, but allow 30 minutes for a new patient and 15 or 20 minutes for a typical follow up depending on the condition.

The job plan will be reviewed annually with the Clinical Lead providing an opportunity for discussion before agreeing the individuals personal development plan. The job plan will then

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oMB BS or equivalent oMRCP or equivalent oCCT in rheumatology

Desirable

oMD/PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

oBroad experience in general rheumatology and all subspecialties

Desirable

oSubspecialty interest complementary to existing interests

Clinical Audit

Essential

oUnderstanding of the principles of the audit cycle oExperience in leading and conducting audits

Desirable

oEvidence of completion of audit cycle and change implementation

Teaching Experience

Essential

oWide experience of, and commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (LGT is a main clinical campus of Kings College School of Medicine)

Desirable

oFormal training in teaching oFormal training in, and experience of assessment and appraisal

Managementand Administrative Experience

Essential

oUnderstanding of NHS organizations and the implications of the current NHS agenda oCommitment to participate in service management and development

Desirable

oFormal management training oExperience of management and service development

Research Experience

Essential

oExperience of clinical research

Desirable

oLeadership of clinical research project oExperience as clinical trial investigator oGood Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification

Other Attributes

Essential

oGood communication and interpersonal skills oAbility to work in a team oFlexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department

Desirable

oAwareness of the particular challenges posed by an inner city multi-cultural multi-ethnic community

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