Job summary
The role is suitable for an accredited consultant in a clinical specialty e.g. dermatology and will be a great opportunity to enhance and bring added value to UCLH and UCL clinical, research and teaching activities.
CV required with application
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at UCLH and comprises 5 NHS/clinical PAs and 5 UCL academic PAs.
The post holder will hold a substantive contract with UCLH and Honorary Contract with UCL as a professor or associate professor depending on seniority and experience.
The academic/NHS split for the post will run for 3 years in the first instance. The successful candidate will be a UCLH employee, with a permanent contract of 5 NHS/clinical PAs and an additional 5 research PAs fixed term for 3 years. The post is funded 50% by UCLH and 50% by UCLH Charity. Clinical and academic progress will be supported on an annual basis by the Head of the UCL Research Department of Rheumatology, Ageing and Inflammation and Divisional Clinical Director of Medical Specialties UCLH.
There will a regular and iterative dialogue on the progress of the work, the successful candidate and future funding. We anticipate the successful candidate will work with us to secure a financially, clinically and academically sustainable future for this work and the team the successful candidate will lead and help create.
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:
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.
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.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- MBBS, or equivalent
- MRCP, or equivalent
- PhD/MD
Desirable
- PI experience of Phase 1 to 3 Clinical Trials
Clinical Experience
Essential
- CCT in a relevant medical specialty e.g. dermatology, geriatrics, rheumatology etc.
Desirable
- Leading a clinical service
Clinical Skills
Essential
Audit
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Clinical Audit experience
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Good understanding and experience of good medical practice.
- Enthusiasm for teaching junior staff within the specialty.
- Demonstrable experience of teaching junior medical staff.
- Good experience of managing research resources including budgets.
- Track record of extensive publications, especially in the area of biogerontology, immunology, senescence, ageing or dermatology in high quality peer-reviewed scientific journals and conferences
Desirable
- Evidence of Patient Public Involvement (PPI) activities
- Evidence of leading research ethics applications.
- Evidence of recruiting and managing individual scientists effectively
- Track record of external research grant funding as Principal Investigator
- Experience and track record in translational research
- Experience in clinical trials development and management
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- MBBS, or equivalent
- MRCP, or equivalent
- PhD/MD
Desirable
- PI experience of Phase 1 to 3 Clinical Trials
Clinical Experience
Essential
- CCT in a relevant medical specialty e.g. dermatology, geriatrics, rheumatology etc.
Desirable
- Leading a clinical service
Clinical Skills
Essential
Audit
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Clinical Audit experience
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Good understanding and experience of good medical practice.
- Enthusiasm for teaching junior staff within the specialty.
- Demonstrable experience of teaching junior medical staff.
- Good experience of managing research resources including budgets.
- Track record of extensive publications, especially in the area of biogerontology, immunology, senescence, ageing or dermatology in high quality peer-reviewed scientific journals and conferences
Desirable
- Evidence of Patient Public Involvement (PPI) activities
- Evidence of leading research ethics applications.
- Evidence of recruiting and managing individual scientists effectively
- Track record of external research grant funding as Principal Investigator
- Experience and track record in translational research
- Experience in clinical trials development and management
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
