About this role
Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) are seeking to appoint a whole time (10 PA) fixed term Consultant post in Rheumatology for 7 months to be based at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL).
The successful candidate will join the other three substantive rheumatologists in supporting and further developing rheumatology services including meeting waiting time targets and undertaking teaching, training and clinical research.
Main duties of the job
The post offers 10 core Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising 7.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). The timetable is indicative of the expected responsibilities. On successful appointment, a detailed timetable will be developed which may differ from this example but the balance of DCC and SPA will remain the same.
The new appointee will work in a team with three existing rheumatology consultants at UHL, with internal cover for annual, study and professional leave. Clinical profiles vary by type, but allow 30 minutes for a new patient and 15 or 20 minutes for a typical follow up depending on the condition.
The job plan will be reviewed annually with the Clinical Lead providing an opportunity for discussion before agreeing the individual's personal development plan. The job plan will then be approved by the Medical Director on behalf of the Chief Executive. The Trust reserves the option to offer the successful candidate additional PAs in the future if the service requires.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
This post is intended to contribute to the general rheumatological work of the Trust. The post holder will be expected to provide appropriate expertise and leadership for rheumatology services, to provide teaching and training and to contribute actively to all aspects of the Trusts affairs.
a. Clinical Responsibilities
To provide high quality healthcare for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment as outpatients, inpatients and day cases.
To respond to rapidly to referrals from other specialties
To provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners
To provide cover for consultant colleagues during periods of absence
To provide professional support, teaching and training in Rheumatology for Nursing staff, particularly the Clinical Nurse Specialist
To support the Departments active clinical research programme
b. Medical Education & Teaching
To supervise and teach medical students in outpatient clinics and on the wards and to participate in formal teaching of the rheumatology syllabus
To act as a clinical and/or educational supervisor, including performing regular appraisal, and to manage trainee medical staff in conjunction with other consultants in the specialty
To provide postgraduate training in Rheumatology to all grades of Medical staff
To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions for General Practitioners and to foster increased rheumatology awareness and skills within the local Medical community
c. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
To support the Trusts Clinical Governance and Audit strategy
To participate in Clinical Audit and the development of Clinical Guidelines
To examine regularly service quality in rheumatology including formal benchmarking of relevant outcomes of care
To participate in relevant clinical audit meetings at departmental, and if required, directorate levels
d. Continuing Professional Development
Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level
Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice
Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy
A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
e. Policy, Planning and Management
Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service
Comply with all Trust policies
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
MD/PhD
Registration Essential
Full Registration with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice To be on the GMC Specialist Register for General (Internal) Medicine and Rheumatology or to be within 6 months of obtaining CCT on a UK training program at date of interview
Research Experience Essential
Understanding of clinical research processes
Desirable
Leadership of clinical research project Experience as clinical trial investigator Good Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification
Clinical Experience Essential
Broad experience in general rheumatology and all subspecialties
Desirable
Subspecialty interest complementary to existing interests
Clinical Audit Essential
Understanding of the principles of the audit cycle Experience in leading and conducting audits
Desirable
Evidence of completion of audit cycle and change implementation
Teaching Experience Essential
oWide experience of, and commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (LGT is a main clinical campus of King's College School of Medicine)
Desirable
Formal training in teaching Formal training in, and experience of assessment and appraisal
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
oUnderstanding of NHS organisations and the implications of the current NHS agenda and other national guidance and policy relevant to the provision of hospital medical services
Desirable
Formal management training Experience of management and service development
Other Attributes Essential
Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a team Flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department
Desirable
oAwareness of the particular challenges posed by an inner city multi-cultural, multi-ethnic community
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).
Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)