Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to apply for the role of consultant in Adult Inherited Metabolic Diseases. This is a permanent position working in the Charles Dent Metabolic Unit within The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery - a large specialist service managing 2000 adults with inherited disorders of metabolism and lysosomal storage disorders.
Main duties of the job
Run 3 outpatient clinics per week (including general inherited metabolic disease clinics & lysosomal storage disorder clinics). Patients are seen face to face to facilitate biochemical monitoring and investigations, but each consultant also has a virtual clinic too.
Attend a weekly MDT
Participate in a regular transition clinic (6-8 clinics annually) with paediatric colleagues at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital
Participate in a shared rota to manage repeat prescriptions and answer queries from the metabolic pharmacy
Attend and participate in regular unit morbidity and mortality meetings
Support the training of overseas clinical fellows attached to the unit and local trainees in chemical pathology / metabolic medicine
Attend and participate in a weekly MDT (as part of a shared rota) - including laboratory and clinical IMD staff from NHNN and GOSH
Review patients as needed in the metabolic day-ward and metabolic kitchen
Participate in a shared rota to review inpatient consultations - across the UCLH hospital sites
Support the team in expanding outreach services and clinics in accordance with the NHSE network model.
Participate in a 1:3 consultant-led on-call rota - providing out of hours advice by telephone.
Support the team in participating in disease registries and clinical trials of new treatments for inherited metabolic disorders.
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:
University College Hospital
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
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.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of at least X1 years' experience (X2 years is desirable) in the management of patients with inherited metabolic disease (IMD), on the background of: oA CCT in chemical pathology/metabolic medicine, or oSub-speciality training in paediatric inherited metabolic disease, with additional experience in the management of adult patients, or oA CCT in general internal medicine or neurology.
- Eligible for Full UK GMC Registration or equivalent on GMC Specialist register in relevant Specialty within 6 months of expected date of CCT. (NB: Non- UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist register in relevant Specialty by the date of the interview).
- understanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of the NHS
- knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
Desirable
- A further qualification such as MSc, MD or PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
- Experience of the management of patients with inherited metabolic disease (at least 1 year)
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and understanding of the different roles
- Excellent understanding of the needs of people with complex conditions and learning disability
- An understanding of patient centred care and self-care approach.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management of morbidities associated with IMD
- Evidence of attendance at RRDF or SSIEM adult courses
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Interpersonal Skills: ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, GPs and other agencies
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of clinical governance and staff appraisal
- A demonstrable interest in research as evidenced by research grants and publication
- Experience and interest in teaching Supervising doctors in training.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of at least X1 years' experience (X2 years is desirable) in the management of patients with inherited metabolic disease (IMD), on the background of: oA CCT in chemical pathology/metabolic medicine, or oSub-speciality training in paediatric inherited metabolic disease, with additional experience in the management of adult patients, or oA CCT in general internal medicine or neurology.
- Eligible for Full UK GMC Registration or equivalent on GMC Specialist register in relevant Specialty within 6 months of expected date of CCT. (NB: Non- UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist register in relevant Specialty by the date of the interview).
- understanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of the NHS
- knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
Desirable
- A further qualification such as MSc, MD or PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
- Experience of the management of patients with inherited metabolic disease (at least 1 year)
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and understanding of the different roles
- Excellent understanding of the needs of people with complex conditions and learning disability
- An understanding of patient centred care and self-care approach.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management of morbidities associated with IMD
- Evidence of attendance at RRDF or SSIEM adult courses
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Interpersonal Skills: ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, GPs and other agencies
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of clinical governance and staff appraisal
- A demonstrable interest in research as evidenced by research grants and publication
- Experience and interest in teaching Supervising doctors in training.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- 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
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)
