London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Trust Registrar in Rheumatology/GIM

The closing date is 30 April 2026

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Job summary

Trust Registrar in Rheumatology/GIM

The Trust is recruiting to a Trust Specialist Registrar post in Rheumatology for a fixed term of 12 months. The post will be based at Northwick Park Hospital only and it would be an ideal starting point for someone looking to apply for SpR training schemes in Rheumatology.

The postholder will work as a member of the Rheumatology team with F1 trainees, SHOs, ST registrars and the consultant staff to ensure high quality care of rheumatology and medical patients. The rheumatology team is responsible for care of patients on Jonson Ward, DRU ward and outlying patients on Gray ward. The rheumatology team provide rheumatological opinions and urgent care to the Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit.

There are currently 7 consultants in rheumatology and general medicine to whom the post holder will be responsible and this team will be expanding to 8 by the end of the year. All have a particular interest in the interface of general medicine in rheumatology, and two of them are responsible for running a nationally commissioned service for connective tissue diseases.

Main duties of the job

Ward Duties

The postholder will work as a member of the Rheumatology team with F1 trainees, SHOs, ST registrars and the consultant staff to ensure high quality care of rheumatology and medical patients. The rheumatology team is responsible for care of patients on Jonson Ward, DRU ward and outlying patients on Gray ward. The rheumatology team provide rheumatological opinions and urgent care to the Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit.

Outpatient Duties

the post holder will contribute to rheumatology clinics in a predominantly supernumerary manner. Rheumatology general and sub-specialty clinics take place in Northwick Park, including early arthritis, connective tissue disease, metabolic bone disease, injection clinics, and ankylosing spondylitis clinic.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

  • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
  • St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
  • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
  • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,170 to £67,610 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-MS-1954-NP

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

London

HA1 3UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work Monday to Friday, 0900-1700 and is expected to cover the following duties. These are subject to change in line with service development.

Please see JD for detailed job duties

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work Monday to Friday, 0900-1700 and is expected to cover the following duties. These are subject to change in line with service development.

Please see JD for detailed job duties

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Successful completion of Core Medical Training (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Some evidence of involvement in audit and/or presentations
  • Clinical experience in Rheumatology

Education Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • Full GMC registration
  • Part 2 MRCP UK (or equivalent) at expected start date of post

Desirable

  • MRCP (PACES)
  • MD, PhD or equivalent

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Successful completion of Core Medical Training (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Some evidence of involvement in audit and/or presentations
  • Clinical experience in Rheumatology

Education Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • Full GMC registration
  • Part 2 MRCP UK (or equivalent) at expected start date of post

Desirable

  • MRCP (PACES)
  • MD, PhD or equivalent

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

London

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

London

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Rebecca Dowden

rebecca.dowden@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,170 to £67,610 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-MS-1954-NP

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

London

HA1 3UJ


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