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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Post CCT Clinical Fellow

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Job summary

Vacancy X2

This post is an exciting opportunity to work as a rheumatology senior clinical fellow, in the Rheumatology Department at Guy's and St. Thomas's Hospitals. In addition to the clinical component there are opportunities in research and clinical trials, and for the post-holder to gain experience in a variety of clinics including general and subspecialist rheumatology and lupus clinics. The post is designed for a senior rheumatology trainee seeking to gain further experience in specialist clinics and research prior to applying for consultant positions. If clinical research is undertaken for 2 days, salary would be adjusted accordingly, with reimbursement coming through a research stream.

The Rheumatology Department is one of the largest departments of its kind in the country and offers a range of specialist clinics. The Unit is based at Guy's Hospital with additional inpatient activity at St Thomas'.

For further information or for an informal discussion please contact Dr Bina Menon, Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Lead for Rheumatology on 020 7188 5901 (bina.menon@gstt.nhs.uk)

Main duties of the job

This is an integrated clinical and research post focused in the rheumatology outpatients setting. The post is specifically designed for senior trainees who are ST6+ and seeking further specialist training prior to commencing a consultant post. Clinical commitments will be 3 outpatient clinics per week, with 2 days of clinical or lab-based research. Conditions of the post are for a research supervisor to have approved a rheumatology or lupus related project.

There may be the occasional requirement to provide ward cover for rheumatology and lupus patients at St Thomas's Hospital and cross cover with the specialist registrar team at Guy's Hospital. There may be opportunities for the post-holder to get experience in a variety of clinics and skills, including musculoskeletal ultrasound. There are also opportunities for involvement in clinical trials with provision of appropriate training.

The post-holder will fully participate in the postgraduate education programme which includes monthly departmental meetings and will also be encouraged to attend regional specialist trainee training days. The post-holder will be assigned to an educational and academic supervisor. The post-holder may be expected to contribute to out of hours cover for medicine at St Thomas's Hospital a few times a year for which additional payment will be made.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust is made up of two of London's best known teaching hospitals and employs over 13,650 staff. The Trust provides a full range of services to the local population and also to patients from further field, both nationally and internationally. StThomas's Hospital is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament. Guy's Hospital is adjacent to London Bridge. Both hospitals have excellent transport links, and are easily accessible to patients, visitors and staff.

Together Guy's and St Thomas's have contracts with more than 65 purchasing authorities, covering all major specialties such as surgery, dermatology, haematology, HIV and GUM care, ophthalmology, oncology, paediatrics, dentistry, maternity and gynaecology, plastic surgery, respiratory care, rheumatology, ITU and renal care and most recently neurofibromatosis.

The Trust is committed to becoming the major university teaching hospital in the UK and to staying at the forefront of patient care, teaching and research. We are developing a Biomedical Research Centre following a successful bid to the new Department of Health Research and Development Programme.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 to £64,152 a year per annum excl. LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4246

Job locations

Guys and St Thomas NHs foundation trust

London

SE1 9RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an integrated clinical and research post focused in the rheumatology outpatients setting. The post is specifically designed for senior trainees who are ST6+ and seeking further specialist training prior to commencing a consultant post. Clinical commitments will be 3 outpatient clinics per week, with 2 days of clinical or lab-based research. Conditions of the post are for a research supervisor to have approved a rheumatology or lupus related project.

There may be the occasional requirement to provide ward cover for rheumatology and lupus patients at St Thomass Hospital and cross cover with the specialist registrar team at Guys Hospital. There may be opportunities for the post-holder to get experience in a variety of clinics and skills, including musculoskeletal ultrasound. There are also opportunities for involvement in clinical trials with provision of appropriate training.

The post-holder will fully participate in the postgraduate education programme which includes monthly departmental meetings and will also be encouraged to attend regional specialist trainee training days. The post-holder will be assigned to an educational and academic supervisor. The post-holder may be expected to contribute to out of hours cover for medicine at St Thomass Hospital a few times a year for which additional payment will be made.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an integrated clinical and research post focused in the rheumatology outpatients setting. The post is specifically designed for senior trainees who are ST6+ and seeking further specialist training prior to commencing a consultant post. Clinical commitments will be 3 outpatient clinics per week, with 2 days of clinical or lab-based research. Conditions of the post are for a research supervisor to have approved a rheumatology or lupus related project.

There may be the occasional requirement to provide ward cover for rheumatology and lupus patients at St Thomass Hospital and cross cover with the specialist registrar team at Guys Hospital. There may be opportunities for the post-holder to get experience in a variety of clinics and skills, including musculoskeletal ultrasound. There are also opportunities for involvement in clinical trials with provision of appropriate training.

The post-holder will fully participate in the postgraduate education programme which includes monthly departmental meetings and will also be encouraged to attend regional specialist trainee training days. The post-holder will be assigned to an educational and academic supervisor. The post-holder may be expected to contribute to out of hours cover for medicine at St Thomass Hospital a few times a year for which additional payment will be made.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
  • At least 2 years of previous experience in acute and outpatient-based rheumatology

Desirable

  • Higher Degree (MD or PhD)

Knowledge

Essential

  • The ability to relate to and support colleagues, other staff and students
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience of service development

Management

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
  • Management training or qualification

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical guideline development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
  • At least 2 years of previous experience in acute and outpatient-based rheumatology

Desirable

  • Higher Degree (MD or PhD)

Knowledge

Essential

  • The ability to relate to and support colleagues, other staff and students
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience of service development

Management

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
  • Management training or qualification

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical guideline development

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.

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.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys and St Thomas NHs foundation trust

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys and St Thomas NHs foundation trust

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Dr Bina Menon

bina.menon@gstt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 to £64,152 a year per annum excl. LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4246

Job locations

Guys and St Thomas NHs foundation trust

London

SE1 9RT


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