Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of whole-time Consultant in Rheumatology at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust based at the Royal Free Hospital. Applicants must also be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register (UK) with a Licence to Practise (or be eligible for full and Specialist registration within six months of interview).
The post holder will be active in rheumatology with a special interest in sarcoidosis. They will perform clinics in general rheumatology, sarcoidosis, lupus and in-patient ward rounds. In addition they will provide daily supervision of junior team members on the inpatient wards and day case unit and support the undergraduate teaching programme. The candidate will be expected to actively support service improvement.
Interviews are expected to be conducted in August or September 2024 (the date will be confirmed during the shortlisting phase), and candidates must be within six months of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached advert text and job description for more information about the main duties of this role.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Centre for Rheumatology has an international reputation for clinical rheumatology, management of connective tissue disorders, teaching and basic research. The unit has in-patient beds on 11 South ward, and a highly active and successful day care unit held on PITU 2 North. The appointed consultant will be fully involved in the clinical and post graduate activities of the department.
The post holders will join eight other Rheumatology Consultants. The department has an an established international reputation in clinical research, and there are opportunities to support the development of clinical trials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Centre for Rheumatology has an international reputation for clinical rheumatology, management of connective tissue disorders, teaching and basic research. The unit has in-patient beds on 11 South ward, and a highly active and successful day care unit held on PITU 2 North. The appointed consultant will be fully involved in the clinical and post graduate activities of the department.
The post holders will join eight other Rheumatology Consultants. The department has an an established international reputation in clinical research, and there are opportunities to support the development of clinical trials.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registered with the GMC and within 6 months (at the scheduled time of the appointments committee) of being accepted for the specialist register
- MRCP or equivalent
- Postgraduate medical degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Others
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence organisation.
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience as required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Rheumatology
- Experience of managing sarcoidosis and providing acute rheumatological care
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
- Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
- Current ALS provider
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Demonstrable commitment to multidisciplinary team working.
- Positive approach to lessons learnt.
- IT Skills.
- Presentation skills
- Service improvement
Desirable
- Aptitude for teaching and training.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients,?relatives and colleagues.
- Ability to organise clinical and management priorities.
- Reflective approach to personal development.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registered with the GMC and within 6 months (at the scheduled time of the appointments committee) of being accepted for the specialist register
- MRCP or equivalent
- Postgraduate medical degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Others
Essential
- Member of Medical Defence organisation.
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience as required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Rheumatology
- Experience of managing sarcoidosis and providing acute rheumatological care
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
- Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
- Current ALS provider
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Demonstrable commitment to multidisciplinary team working.
- Positive approach to lessons learnt.
- IT Skills.
- Presentation skills
- Service improvement
Desirable
- Aptitude for teaching and training.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients,?relatives and colleagues.
- Ability to organise clinical and management priorities.
- Reflective approach to personal development.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
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).
