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 7.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs and 2.5 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post offers 10 core Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising 7.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs and 2.5 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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS or equivalent
- oMRCP or equivalent
- oCCT in rheumatology
Desirable
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
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).
