Job summary
Consultant in adult inherited metabolic disease
Candidates are invited to apply for the above post; this is a permanent position working with the Charles Dent Metabolic Unit within The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN).
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration, be within six months of accreditation at the time of interview and have at least one years' experience in the management of individuals with rare inherited metabolic disorders and lysosomal storage disorders.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine o University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre o The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
- Evidence of at least X2 years' experience in management of patients with inherited metabolic disease (IMD), on the background of: oA CCT in chemical pathology/metabolic medicine, or oSub-speciality training in paediatric inherited metabolic disease, with additional experience in the management of adult patients, or oA CCT in general internal medicine.
- Applicants with equivalent overseas training will also be considered. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of interview.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of the management of patients with inherited metabolic disease (at least 2 years)
- An excellent communicator with colleagues, other staff and patients, a team player, high ethical standards, a willingness and ability actively to listen to others, mature, balanced and reasonable, assertive.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and understanding of the different roles
- Excellent understanding of the needs of people with complex conditions and learning disability
- An understanding of patient centred care and self-care approach.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- An interest in the management of IMD
- Management of associated comorbidities
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at RRDF or SSIEM adult courses
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Commitment to providing an efficient and effective service
- Demonstrable team leadership qualities
- Experience of audit and willingness to institute audit exercises and lead on audit development
Teaching & Research
Essential
- A demonstrable interest in research
- Experience and interest in teaching doctors in training
Desirable
- A further qualification such as MSc, MD or PhD.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
- Evidence of at least X2 years' experience in management of patients with inherited metabolic disease (IMD), on the background of: oA CCT in chemical pathology/metabolic medicine, or oSub-speciality training in paediatric inherited metabolic disease, with additional experience in the management of adult patients, or oA CCT in general internal medicine.
- Applicants with equivalent overseas training will also be considered. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of interview.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of the management of patients with inherited metabolic disease (at least 2 years)
- An excellent communicator with colleagues, other staff and patients, a team player, high ethical standards, a willingness and ability actively to listen to others, mature, balanced and reasonable, assertive.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and understanding of the different roles
- Excellent understanding of the needs of people with complex conditions and learning disability
- An understanding of patient centred care and self-care approach.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- An interest in the management of IMD
- Management of associated comorbidities
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at RRDF or SSIEM adult courses
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Commitment to providing an efficient and effective service
- Demonstrable team leadership qualities
- Experience of audit and willingness to institute audit exercises and lead on audit development
Teaching & Research
Essential
- A demonstrable interest in research
- Experience and interest in teaching doctors in training
Desirable
- A further qualification such as MSc, MD or PhD.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
