Job summary
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a full-time clinical fellow in adult inherited metabolic disease for 1-year fixed term contract within the Charles Dent Metabolic Unit based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square.
This post would be suited to an individual in their final year of training in medical speciality, chemical pathology / metabolic medicine, or medical genetics (UK or equivalent overseas training), or who has completed training, and who has a serious interest in pursuing a career to become a consultant in adult inherited metabolic disease and wishes to increase their clinical experience in a large and busy unit.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Fellow's job plan is expected to comprise 40 hours per week.The majority of the job plan - for Activities related to direct patient care - follows a team-based approach.
Working from home, on days without clinical commitments may be possible, but on-site presence is expected at least 3 days per week.
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
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Possess UK GMC Registration
- Evidence of some experience in the management of patients with inherited metabolic disease (IMD), and of wishing to pursue this as a long-term career on the background of: oA CCT in a medical speciality, medical genetics or chemical pathology / metabolic medicine, or oBeing with 1 year of completion of training (CCT) in a medical speciality, medical genetics or chemical pathology / metabolic medicine.
- Applicants with equivalent overseas training will also be considered. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register or have confirmation that they are eligible for full GMC registration, by date of interview.
Desirable
- A further qualification such as MSc, or PhD.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of the management of patients with inherited metabolic disease
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and understanding of the different roles
Desirable
- Understanding of the needs of people with complex conditions and learning disability
- An understanding of patient centred care and self-care approach
Clinical Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management of associated comorbidities and multisystem disorders
- Commitment to providing an efficient and effective service.
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at RRDF or SSIEM adult courses
- Attendance at BIMDG conferences or workshops
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.
Communication
Essential
- Communication: ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to communicate clearly with one's colleagues on professional matters and in an interactive environment.
- Interpersonal Skills: ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- A demonstrable interest in research
Desirable
- Experience and interest in teaching doctors in training.
- Experience of audit and willingness to institute audit exercises
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- E.g., All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Clinical Governance Management & IT
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Possess UK GMC Registration
- Evidence of some experience in the management of patients with inherited metabolic disease (IMD), and of wishing to pursue this as a long-term career on the background of: oA CCT in a medical speciality, medical genetics or chemical pathology / metabolic medicine, or oBeing with 1 year of completion of training (CCT) in a medical speciality, medical genetics or chemical pathology / metabolic medicine.
- Applicants with equivalent overseas training will also be considered. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register or have confirmation that they are eligible for full GMC registration, by date of interview.
Desirable
- A further qualification such as MSc, or PhD.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of the management of patients with inherited metabolic disease
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and understanding of the different roles
Desirable
- Understanding of the needs of people with complex conditions and learning disability
- An understanding of patient centred care and self-care approach
Clinical Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management of associated comorbidities and multisystem disorders
- Commitment to providing an efficient and effective service.
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at RRDF or SSIEM adult courses
- Attendance at BIMDG conferences or workshops
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.
Communication
Essential
- Communication: ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to communicate clearly with one's colleagues on professional matters and in an interactive environment.
- Interpersonal Skills: ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- A demonstrable interest in research
Desirable
- Experience and interest in teaching doctors in training.
- Experience of audit and willingness to institute audit exercises
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- E.g., All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Clinical Governance Management & IT
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
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
