Consultant in Rheumatology

at  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

This post is based in the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Rheumatology department at Charing Cross Hospital and in the Rheumatology department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust (50:50). In our Departments, a multidisciplinary approach to the management of Rheumatological diseases is regarded as a prerequisite for delivering high quality patient care and we work closely and collaboratively with other specialties such as Renal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology and Radiology. Both departments serve the north west London area and are recognised as national and international leading centres in the treatment of rheumatic conditions.
Furthermore, we work closely with local community musculoskeletal services providers. The post is substantive and 100% NHS but successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to develop their own specialist interest, participate into research and will be expected to contribute to regular clinical teaching for medical students and all grades of medical trainees. The post is full-time suitable for newly qualified consultants or more experienced ones and it is an exciting opportunity to join two Rheumatology departments recognised for their exceptional care and multidisciplinary approach.
The successful candidate will delivery a broad range of Rheumatology services including outpatient clinics, inpatient Rheumatology reviews, participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, triage of outpatient referrals, and providing ‘advice and guidance’ to referrers. There is no GIM or out-of-hours commitment at Charing Cross Hospital, there is option for GIM by inclusion in Chelsea & Westminster Hospital GIM rota. The departments provide training for specialist trainees and has a history of collaborating in translational and bench research through close working relationships with Imperial College. The successful candidate will be expected and supported to contribute to research, teaching and training. They will work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure clinical efficiency, quality of outcomes, financial management and operational efficiency. They will be expected to maintain up-to-date portfolios for annual appraisal, CPD and revalidation.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
This is a substantive full time post based at Charing Cross Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The successful candidate will equally deliver outpatient clinics and other DCC activities in both hospitals. The role entails:
5 General Rheumatology outpatient clinics per week
Weekly inpatient referrals review
Weekly DCC meetings
Support the nurse team in dealing with clinical queries
Contribute to additional NHS responsibilities by taking roles such as clinical manager, clinical governance lead or clinical audit lead
Referrals triage and A&G according to rota
GIM rota at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (optional)
Provide training for specialist trainees, and contributing to the training program by acting as educational supervisor and unit training lead
Contribute to translation research
Contribute to undergraduates teaching and examinations
Maintaining up-to-date portfolios for annual appraisal, CPD and revalidation.
Full JD is provide

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