Job summary
Junior Clinical Fellows in Rheumatology x1 (full time, 12 months FTC)
Applicants are invited for the above post which is available fromAugust 2023for 12 months. This post will combine clinical with translational research.
The rheumatology department at the Royal Free Hospital is a main centre for the diagnosis and management of connective tissue disorders, SLE, scleroderma, vasculitis, and sarcoidosis. In addition, the department is very active in acute medicine, psoriatic arthritis, and autoimmune inflammatory conditions in general. There are weekly academic meetings, medical grand rounds, and morning report meetings. There are excellent opportunities for postgraduate training and research. The post holders will work closely with the rheumatology team, and undertake a specified research project, or contribute to the UCL teaching programme or clinical trials activity (depending on the post held).
The weekend frequency rota is 1:4 pro rata for rheumatology component
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take a primary role in providing in patient care, reviewing consults from other teams and assisting with clinics and administrative work. The post holder will also take a central role in continuing medical education, training the medical students and nursing staff in the use of biologics and modern management of inflammatory arthritis. The post holder will also support Patient Intervention and Treatment Unit (PITU) offering weekly Iloprost and other specialist infusions (Rituximab, Infliximab, IVIG etc) to rheumatology patients. In addition the appointee will provide liaison with the specialist nurse practitioners who run the biologic and disease modifying drug monitoring clinics.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree.
- GMC registration and entry on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- Higher academic degree e.g. MD/MS or PhD (or in final stages of preparation), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Some experience in treatment of adult rheumatology
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Recent experience in acute general medicine
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- Serious commitment to a career in hospital medicine
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree.
- GMC registration and entry on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- Higher academic degree e.g. MD/MS or PhD (or in final stages of preparation), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Some experience in treatment of adult rheumatology
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Recent experience in acute general medicine
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- Serious commitment to a career in hospital medicine
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).
