Rheumatology Consultant

Croydon Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / part-time working options

Parking

On-site gym

Active health and wellbeing programme

On-site nursery

Cycle to work scheme

Staff benefits

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust seeks a Consultant Rheumatologist to join a 5-consultant team with strong MDT support. The post involves leading specialist outpatient services, teaching, audits and CPD, and contributing to service development across Croydon.

The role requires GMC registration with licensure, MRCP (UK), and inclusion on the Specialist Register for Rheumatology, with the potential for involvement in lung and lupus MDTs and departmental teaching sessions.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology (or within 3 months of CCT).
• At least 5 years' substantive NHS experience at SPR level in Rheumatology.
• Experience managing a broad range of rheumatological conditions.
• Ability to provide inpatient, outpatient and urgent rheumatology care.
• Higher degree (MSc/MD/PhD) is desirable.
• Experience of biologic therapies and/or musculoskeletal ultrasound is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management.
• Contribute to development of rheumatology services for the local population.
• Participate in training, teaching, audits and CPD activities.
• Engage in MDT meetings and clinical governance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Governance

MDT participation

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration with licence

MRCP (UK)

GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology

Higher degree (MSc/MD/PhD)

Tools

Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Job description

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rheumatology team within the Croydon Healthcare NHS Trust. We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work in Croydon. You will be required to have appropriate experience in rheumatology and hold or be within 6 months of obtaining certification from the General Medical Council (CCT).

You will be expected to:

• Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management
• To contribute in the ongoing development of rheumatology services for the local population across Croydon.

The role also involves participation in training and educational activities, administrative, teaching, continuing medical education and audit activities whilst maintaining clinical excellence within the service.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department who are seeking a new Consultant Rheumatologist to join a team of 5 consultants, 1 Trust registrar, 2 FY2's, specialist nursing staff and fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties. There is opportunity to join specialist lung ( monthly)and lupus (weekly) MDT with GSTT, weekly radiology MSK MDT, monthly departmental teaching sessions, weekly grand rounds.

Main duties of the job

This post is intended

• to complement the existing expertise within the department
• to provide teaching to undergraduates, post graduates & trainees and any other member of staff.
• To contribute actively to all aspects of the hospital affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Department/Division.

General Responsibilities

• To provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients, inpatients.
• To be actively involved in MDT meetings providing cover for colleagues as required
• To provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors.
• To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions. To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements.
• To support the Hospital's Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.
• To contribute to all other aspects of the Division and Hospital's affairs, including relevant Directorate meetings where appropriate.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is intended

• to complement the existing expertise within the department
• to provide teaching to undergraduates, post graduates & trainees and any other member of staff.
• To contribute actively to all aspects of the hospital affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Department/Division.

General Responsibilities

• To provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients, inpatients.
• To be actively involved in MDT meetings providing cover for colleagues as required
• To provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors.
• To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions. To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements.
• To support the Hospital's Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.
• To contribute to all other aspects of the Division and Hospital's affairs, including relevant Directorate meetings where appropriate.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology (or within 3 months of CCT at the time of interview)

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Current ALS certification
• Teaching, leadership or management qualification

Clinical Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• At least 5 years' substantive NHS experience at Specialty Registrar (SPR) level (or equivalent), with experience across all areas of Rheumatology
• Experience managing a broad range of rheumatological conditions including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, osteoporosis and crystal arthritis
• Ability to provide inpatient, outpatient and urgent rheumatology care, including ward referrals and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) referrals

Desirable criteria

• Specialist interest aligned to service needs
• Experience in biologic therapies and/or musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Experience of service development and quality improvement

Leadership, Teaching & Governance

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated leadership within multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of clinical governance and medical audit
• Experience of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching and training

Desirable criteria

• Educational supervision experience
• Evidence of completed audit projects resulting in service improvement
• Research activity and/or publications in Rheumatology

We particularly welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic candidates as there is an under-representation at senior level within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

We offer many flexible and part-time working opportunities and all of our substantive & Fixed Term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including parking, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme. We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity.