Job summary
We're looking for a locum consultant to join our Rheumatology department at Mile End Hospital site, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. The post is 5 PAs, fixed term until the substantive consultant returns from parents leave - FTC end date 20/10/2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Rheumatology network composed of 17 Consultant Rheumatologists across the whole of Barts Health. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing general out-patient adult rheumatology care, without out-of- hours on-call commitment. The post also offers the opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest. There is expectation that a successful candidate would engage with existing research programs and clinical trials across Barts Health
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a medical team of seventeen existing consultants across both sites, four specialty registrars, eight specialist nurses, a specialist physiotherapist and an experienced administrative support team.
This job plan is for 5 PAs across Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays including outpatient clinics, MDTs, specialist advice and departmental meetings.The role may include participation in the ward round rota. There is no on-call commitment.
You'll join a renowned Rheumatology department working amongst experts in their fields, with opportunity to learn from our existing highly experienced consultant body and take part in the training of the next generation of Rheumatologists.
We are proud to be a Lupus UK Centre of Excellence.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
- GMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research
Experience
Essential
- Higher Specialist Training in Rheumatology
- Audit experience
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities
- Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty
- Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Inflammatory arthritis or metabolic bone disease
Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Team, interpersonal & communication skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Reliable work record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
- GMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research
Experience
Essential
- Higher Specialist Training in Rheumatology
- Audit experience
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities
- Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty
- Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Inflammatory arthritis or metabolic bone disease
Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Team, interpersonal & communication skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Reliable work record
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).
