Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Department of Rheumatology at University College London Hospital (UCLH).The Rheumatology Department has a fascinating and varied caseload of both secondary and tertiary referrals with opportunities for exploring the clinical and academic interests of the successful candidate. The post has a both outpatient care and ward and on call commitments.
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Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a highly prestigious rheumatology unit with a world class reputation for its clinical and research departments. The Department of Rheumatology at UCLH is staffed by 11 consultants, 5 clinical nurse specialists, a team of nurses who run our day care unit, and a physiotherapy team led by extended scope practitioners. Junior medical staff consists of three full time Specialist Registrars, as well as visiting/research SpRs to make up a complement of 7 SpRs for the rheumatology on call rota, 0.5 CMT (shared with dermatology) and one FY1. The department accepts general rheumatology referrals and has specialist clinics in the following areas: adolescent rheumatology, young adult rheumatology, lupus and other autoimmune rheumatic diseases, axial spondyloarthritis, chronic pain, new therapies for inflammatory arthritis, rapid access clinics for early inflammatory arthritis, B-cell directed therapy for rheumatoid arthritis, obstetric-rheumatology, osteoporosis & other metabolic bone disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome and upper limb 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:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe 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 applicationCome 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 applicationCome 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
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration On GMC Specialist List in Rheumatology or within six months of attaining CCT. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in Rheumatology by date of interview.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Acute and general medicine. General Rheumatology. Autoimmune rheumatic disease. Early arthritis. Adolescent and young adult Rheumatology
Clinical Skills
Essential
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration On GMC Specialist List in Rheumatology or within six months of attaining CCT. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in Rheumatology by date of interview.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Acute and general medicine. General Rheumatology. Autoimmune rheumatic disease. Early arthritis. Adolescent and young adult Rheumatology
Clinical Skills
Essential
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
Desirable
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
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
