Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant Rheumatologist to join our team atSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The main duties of the role will be providing personalised care for patients in an outpatient setting, responding to GP advice and guidance requests, triaging new referrals and providing ward consultations to inpatients. You will also contribute significantly to multidisciplinary teams whilst receiving support for your own specialist development. There are also opportunities to support education and training of junior doctors and to get involved in research via the department's close links with St George's University.
We are interested in appointing a motivated and highly competent doctor to this post, and you will have the opportunity to further develop high quality rheumatology services across St George's and Queen Mary's Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will;
- Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge.
- Work closely with consultant colleagues in the Rheumatology care group to ensure proper functioning of the Care Group, appropriate co-ordination of clinical services and continuity of care for patients.
- Work as part of the clinical team to ensure that the waiting list targets are met.
- Continually update their education in Rheumatology and GiM and fulfill his/her CME and GMC revalidation requirements
- Take part in the training of undergraduate and postgraduate doctors and in the professional development of other staff groups in relation to Rheumatological clinical care.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached to the advert for the full job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached to the advert for the full job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- CCST in Rheumatology (or within 3 months of date of interview)
- MRCP (UK or Ireland)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining the UK CCST in Rheumatology and GiM
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Understanding and experience of all aspects of clinical governance
- Teaching medical undergraduates, postgraduates, nursing and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Established expertise in a specialist field of rheumatology
- Experience in the design, recruitment, conduct and analysis of clinical trials
- Experience in basic scientific research
- Original research publications in peer reviewed journals
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to lead, organise and manage
- Computer-literate in Office applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT-based patient information systems
Personal
Essential
- A caring and sensitive attitude to patients and colleagues
- Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- CCST in Rheumatology (or within 3 months of date of interview)
- MRCP (UK or Ireland)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining the UK CCST in Rheumatology and GiM
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Understanding and experience of all aspects of clinical governance
- Teaching medical undergraduates, postgraduates, nursing and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Established expertise in a specialist field of rheumatology
- Experience in the design, recruitment, conduct and analysis of clinical trials
- Experience in basic scientific research
- Original research publications in peer reviewed journals
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to lead, organise and manage
- Computer-literate in Office applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT-based patient information systems
Personal
Essential
- A caring and sensitive attitude to patients and colleagues
- Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
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).
