Job summary
This is a post for a Consultant in Rheumatology, to be based in the Department of Rheumatology at St George's Hospital, Tooting, and the Nelson Health Centre, West Wimbledon, London.
The Rheumatology Department at St George's is a large, dynamic and expanding department. It provides care for local residents, referred from Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and is the sole provider of tertiary referral services for South West Thames as well as the Hub for regional NHSE Adult Specialised Rheumatology services. The departments' workload rises annually.
The clinical medical staff comprise 7 NHS Consultants (Dr. A. Kaul, Professor P. Kiely, Dr K. Moss and Dr V. Sandhu, Dr. Khaldoun Chaabo and Dr.Tazeen Ahmed, Dr Tim Jones), one academic (Professor. Nidhi Sofat) and two South London Rheumatology Specialist Trainees, one shared with Acute Medicine. The AHP staff comprises of one part time Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist, one Fracture Liaison Nurse Practitioner, one Lupus Clinical Nurse Specialist, two Physician Associates, one Biologics Nurse and 3 Osteoporosis technicians.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will;
- Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge.
- Work closely with consultant colleagues in the Rheumatology care group to ensure proper functioning of the Care Group, appropriate co-ordination of clinical services and continuity of care for patients.
- Work as part of the clinical team to ensure that the waiting list targets are met.
- Take the lead in overseeing the governance activities of the Rheumatology Care Group.
- Continually update their education in Rheumatology and GiM and fulfill his/her CME and GMC revalidation requirements
- Take part in the training of undergraduate and postgraduate doctors and in the professional development of other staff groups in relation to Rheumatological clinical care.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical service
The appointee will share responsibility for the supervision of general rheumatology inpatient referrals on a rotational basis at St Georges. This is scheduled through an on-call rota 1:8 9-5 Monday to Friday. The development of specialist clinical interests in the field of early inflammatory arthritis complimentary to those of other members of the department is encouraged. One of the clinics at The Nelson will be for specialist services, including osteoporosis which comprises one clinic per week, although this could be expanded depending on the skill set and interests of the successful applicant.
2. Clinical Governance
It is expected that the post holder will take a leading role in the Clinical Governance activities of the department. This will include oversight and coordination of all governance activities in the department including the successful delivery of national audits, including the RA HQIP audit, enrolment of patients into the BSRBR and individual projects undertaken by the Specialist Trainees. The appointee will be expected to lead the process of practice change as a consequence of governance findings and new guidelines through regular governance meetings.
3. Clinical teaching
The appointee will be expected to take an active role in the supervision, training and appraisal of the Specialist Trainees who are attached to the Department. In addition the post holder will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate teaching programme and the professional development and training of allied health professionals attached to the Department, including the nursing staff, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
4. Research
The post holder will be expected to participate in the intellectual life of the Rheumatology Care Group and the Medical School through participation in departmental clinical and research meetings and in the Hospital Grand Rounds.
The post holder will be supported if he/she wishes to develop a clinical research programme. There is ample opportunity to develop his/her research interests with potential collaborators in the Medical School and Trust. Strong links exist between Rheumatology and the departments of Haematology, Histopathology, Immunology, Radiology and Renal Medicine, and further collaboration within the Trust and Medical School would be encouraged. The St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust Charitable Foundation favours applications for financial support for research proposals from newly appointed consultants. The Dean of Research and Development will be happy to advise short-listed individuals on facilities for research and on potential collaborators in the School and Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical service
The appointee will share responsibility for the supervision of general rheumatology inpatient referrals on a rotational basis at St Georges. This is scheduled through an on-call rota 1:8 9-5 Monday to Friday. The development of specialist clinical interests in the field of early inflammatory arthritis complimentary to those of other members of the department is encouraged. One of the clinics at The Nelson will be for specialist services, including osteoporosis which comprises one clinic per week, although this could be expanded depending on the skill set and interests of the successful applicant.
2. Clinical Governance
It is expected that the post holder will take a leading role in the Clinical Governance activities of the department. This will include oversight and coordination of all governance activities in the department including the successful delivery of national audits, including the RA HQIP audit, enrolment of patients into the BSRBR and individual projects undertaken by the Specialist Trainees. The appointee will be expected to lead the process of practice change as a consequence of governance findings and new guidelines through regular governance meetings.
3. Clinical teaching
The appointee will be expected to take an active role in the supervision, training and appraisal of the Specialist Trainees who are attached to the Department. In addition the post holder will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate teaching programme and the professional development and training of allied health professionals attached to the Department, including the nursing staff, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
4. Research
The post holder will be expected to participate in the intellectual life of the Rheumatology Care Group and the Medical School through participation in departmental clinical and research meetings and in the Hospital Grand Rounds.
The post holder will be supported if he/she wishes to develop a clinical research programme. There is ample opportunity to develop his/her research interests with potential collaborators in the Medical School and Trust. Strong links exist between Rheumatology and the departments of Haematology, Histopathology, Immunology, Radiology and Renal Medicine, and further collaboration within the Trust and Medical School would be encouraged. The St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust Charitable Foundation favours applications for financial support for research proposals from newly appointed consultants. The Dean of Research and Development will be happy to advise short-listed individuals on facilities for research and on potential collaborators in the School and Trust.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- CCST in Rheumatology (or within 3 months of date of interview)
- MRCP (UK or Ireland)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining the UK CCST in Rheumatology and GiM
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Understanding and experience of all aspects of clinical governance
- Teaching medical undergraduates, postgraduates, nursing and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Established expertise in a specialist field of rheumatology
- Experience in the design, recruitment, conduct and analysis of clinical trials
- Experience in basic scientific research
- Original research publications in peer reviewed journals
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to lead, organise and manage
- Computer-literate in Office applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT-based patient information systems
Personal
Essential
- A caring and sensitive attitude to patients and colleagues
- Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- CCST in Rheumatology (or within 3 months of date of interview)
- MRCP (UK or Ireland)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining the UK CCST in Rheumatology and GiM
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Understanding and experience of all aspects of clinical governance
- Teaching medical undergraduates, postgraduates, nursing and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Established expertise in a specialist field of rheumatology
- Experience in the design, recruitment, conduct and analysis of clinical trials
- Experience in basic scientific research
- Original research publications in peer reviewed journals
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to lead, organise and manage
- Computer-literate in Office applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT-based patient information systems
Personal
Essential
- A caring and sensitive attitude to patients and colleagues
- Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
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).
