Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3 and above) in Paediatric Rheumatology. The post will commence from September 2024, based at Evelina London Children's Hospital at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will gain broad experience in an exciting new paediatric rheumatology service and network. The post will be offered on a six month contract, in the first instance.
This post is not recognised for GRID training by the RCPCH but this post fulfils the requirements set for tertiary training. Previous overseas trainees from countries including Australia and Switzerland have had their training at Evelina London Paediatric Rheumatology recognised by their local regulatory bodies. This post had been approved for Medical training initiative programme.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a dynamic candidate to join our service supported by a full MDT, including psychology, and with close working relationships across all paediatric specialties especially infectious disease, nephrology, cardiology, dermatology and adult lupus and rheumatology. The post holder will participate in a full range of daytime activities including outpatient clinics, joint injection lists, liaison with services across the network, work up of acutely unwell patients and support of inpatients. There will be opportunities to be involved in development of new models of care, education, quality improvement and in paediatric mental health.
The post holder will join the Evelina London General Paediatrics rota (1:8 weekends), more details available on request. General paediatrics is a vibrant and growing service covering general paediatric admissions and supporting the paediatric A&E service, HDU and a large PICU.
Successful candidates must be medically qualified and must also have obtained full registration with the General Medical Council.
About us
The regional paediatric rheumatology unit is an exciting new service, established in 2014, that covers the local population of Southwark and Lambeth and acts as the tertiary hub for a network of secondary care services across South London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. It has expanded rapidly to now provide services for general rheumatology (through a one stop service with ophthalmology and a multidisciplinary team (MDT)), adolescent and young adult rheumatology, complex multisystem disorders such as JDM, JSLE, and vasculitis, combined clinic with renal and dermatology services, fever clinic service with Infectious Diseases team and a triaged paediatric rehabilitation service for non-inflammatory pain. A full multidisciplinary team supports the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Paediatric Rheumatology at Evelina London provides a trainee with a unique opportunity to develop their skills relevant to paediatric rheumatology and beyond. This service provides exposure to inflammatory conditions such as JIA, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, auto-inflammatory diseases as well as non-inflammatory conditions such as biomechanical pain, hypermobility, sports injuries, chronic pain (juvenile fibromyalgia/ amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome) and medically unexplained symptoms,.
There are clinics at not just within Evelina but also network clinics at peripheral hospitals. This provides a great opportunity to understand how Evelina Paediatric Rheumatology supports clinicians and allied health professionals in peripheral hospitals in providing care closer to home. There are rehabilitation programmes for non-inflammatory conditions outpatient as well as inpatient. This is a great opportunity to develop skills in managing complex patients using a biopsychosocial model.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Paediatric Rheumatology at Evelina London provides a trainee with a unique opportunity to develop their skills relevant to paediatric rheumatology and beyond. This service provides exposure to inflammatory conditions such as JIA, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, auto-inflammatory diseases as well as non-inflammatory conditions such as biomechanical pain, hypermobility, sports injuries, chronic pain (juvenile fibromyalgia/ amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome) and medically unexplained symptoms,.
There are clinics at not just within Evelina but also network clinics at peripheral hospitals. This provides a great opportunity to understand how Evelina Paediatric Rheumatology supports clinicians and allied health professionals in peripheral hospitals in providing care closer to home. There are rehabilitation programmes for non-inflammatory conditions outpatient as well as inpatient. This is a great opportunity to develop skills in managing complex patients using a biopsychosocial model.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPH or equivalent
- Clinical training in paediatric (including general paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric sub-specialities)
- GMC registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed paediatrics training at Level 1(ST1-3) or equivalent
- Experience in managing acute paediatric illness
- Paediatric life support training (APLS/EPLS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Completion of paediatric training ( CCT/ equivalent)
- Achievements relevant to paediatrics/paediatric rheumatology
- Evidence of experience in clinical procedures relevant to paediatric rheumatology ( joint injections)
- Evidence of clinical experience in paediatric rheumatology, rheumatology, paediatric nephrology, paediatric infectious diseases and immunology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Undertaken quality improvement work or service development
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team
- Good communication skills
- Good English language skills
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Academic skills
Essential
- Experience in teaching
- Presentations ( regional, national or international)
- Involvement in post graduate teaching
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPH or equivalent
- Clinical training in paediatric (including general paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric sub-specialities)
- GMC registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed paediatrics training at Level 1(ST1-3) or equivalent
- Experience in managing acute paediatric illness
- Paediatric life support training (APLS/EPLS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Completion of paediatric training ( CCT/ equivalent)
- Achievements relevant to paediatrics/paediatric rheumatology
- Evidence of experience in clinical procedures relevant to paediatric rheumatology ( joint injections)
- Evidence of clinical experience in paediatric rheumatology, rheumatology, paediatric nephrology, paediatric infectious diseases and immunology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Undertaken quality improvement work or service development
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team
- Good communication skills
- Good English language skills
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Academic skills
Essential
- Experience in teaching
- Presentations ( regional, national or international)
- Involvement in post graduate teaching
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Publications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
