Job summary
Locum Registrar post (full time) for the Rheumatology Department at Hammersmith Hospital (HH). We deliver out-patient, in-patient, and Rheumatology referral service across the three main hospital sites. The post is mainly based at the Hammersmith but, in exceptional circumstances, the post holder might be asked to provide SpR cover for the Charing Cross (CXH) or St Mary's Hospital (SMH). We received an estimated 177 referrals/month, we have a dedicated Early Inflammatory Arthritis and specialist Lupus and Vasculitis clinics. We regularly review inpatients form other specialties in the Trust as requested and electively admit Rheumatology patients as needed. We accept transfer of inpatients from other wards or Trusts as we are a tertiary referral centre for specialist rheumatology. We are active in several research activities including basic science, translation research, national and international registries and randomised clinical research trials.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to outpatient clinics, not more than 5 clinics/week, and review referrals and rheumatology in-patients at Hammersmith and Charring Cross Hospital. They will advise the clinical activities of the nurse specialists' team and support the day to day duties of the department. There will be opportunity to develop an interest in connective tissue disease or vasculitis and gain experience in the management of complex rheumatology patients both in the outpatient as well as in-patient setting.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will contribute to outpatient clinics including a mix of general rheumatology, early inflammatory arthritis clinics and also specialist clinic i.e. SLE, large vessel vasculitis and scleroderma clinics. The post-holder will be able to attend and contribute to multiple MDTs including radiology and rheumatology MDT, SLE MDT, vasculitis MDT, ILD/rheumatology MDT. In addition, there is opportunity to support the early inflammatory audit, CTD dashboard reporting, performing a QIP or audit accordingly. The post holder will be supported to develop research initiatives, appropriate to previous experience and complementary to those programmes that exist within the wider research framework of the directorate and Trust. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to teaching activities according to their level of training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will contribute to outpatient clinics including a mix of general rheumatology, early inflammatory arthritis clinics and also specialist clinic i.e. SLE, large vessel vasculitis and scleroderma clinics. The post-holder will be able to attend and contribute to multiple MDTs including radiology and rheumatology MDT, SLE MDT, vasculitis MDT, ILD/rheumatology MDT. In addition, there is opportunity to support the early inflammatory audit, CTD dashboard reporting, performing a QIP or audit accordingly. The post holder will be supported to develop research initiatives, appropriate to previous experience and complementary to those programmes that exist within the wider research framework of the directorate and Trust. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to teaching activities according to their level of training.
Person Specification
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS
Essential
- Appropriate rheumatology and general medicine knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement. Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems. Successful completion of Basic Life Support course (or equivalent)
- IT Skills and computer literacy
TEACHING/ TRAINING
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
PROBITY
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
Physical requirements
Essential
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating and developing
Desirable
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Evidence of research/publications and/or special interest in vasculitis or connective tissue diseases
Person Specification
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS
Essential
- Appropriate rheumatology and general medicine knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement. Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems. Successful completion of Basic Life Support course (or equivalent)
- IT Skills and computer literacy
TEACHING/ TRAINING
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
PROBITY
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
Physical requirements
Essential
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating and developing
Desirable
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Evidence of research/publications and/or special interest in vasculitis or connective tissue diseases
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).
