Consultant Rheumatologist

Employer Location Denmark Hill Salary £84,559 to £114,003 a year pa Closing date 24 Aug 2022

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Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed term part time (6PA) consultant in rheumatology at Denmark Hill.

The Department of Rheumatology is a dynamic, forward thinking department delivering a range of rheumatology services within the Division of non-acute specialty medicine. It provides specialist clinics in inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases and metabolic bone disorders. The service is outpatient focused, with facilities for day care and in-patient care when needed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will predominantly provide outpatient clinics. Ideally we are looking for a candidate with an interest in inflammatory arthritis but there is flexibility with the job plan and we would consider candidates with a wide range of subspecialty interests.

Applicants should also have experience in the day to day organisation of rheumatology services in a busy Teaching Hospital, experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching or research. Successful candidates will possess CCT or eligible to apply for a Consultant position pending completion of CCT and must be fully registered with the GMC.

About us

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description
Job responsibilities

As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-

  • The provision of a first class clinical service
  • Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
  • Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London
  • Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
  • Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
  • Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement
  • Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust.

    • Person Specification
    Training and Experience
    Essential

  • Wide experience in all aspects of rheumatology

    • Desirable

  • Relevant sub-specialty expertise in inflammatory arthritis

    • Qualifications
    Essential

  • Registerable medical qualification
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent

    • Desirable

  • Higher degree such as MD or PhD

    • Registration
    Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with License To Practice
  • CCT in rheumatology at the time of taking up the post.
  • On Specialist Register for rheumatology on date of taking up appointment

    • Administration
    Essential

  • Previous experience in organization and management

    • Management and Leadership
    Essential

  • Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
  • Management course and/or qualification
  • Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams

    • Audit
    Essential

  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
  • Evidence completed audit projects across relevant aspects of specialty

    • Research
    Essential

  • Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of rheumatology

    • Desirable

  • Trained in clinical research. Higher research degree (MD or PhD)
  • Publication of peer reviewed papers and reviews in rheumatology

    • Teaching and Training
    Essential

  • Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
  • Teaching skills course/qualification.

    • Personal Skills and Attributes
    Essential

  • Effective communicator, able to work in a specialist team and co-operate with all the multidisciplinary team
  • Familiar with information technology and general computer skills
  • Flexible and able to cover colleagues’ absence
  • Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance

    • BMJRef: BMJ-87875/213-DH-4309

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