Speciality Doctor

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine as a Specialty Doctor in the ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia service. The role involves providing high-quality holistic care in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to the management of complex, chronic conditions alongside a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC.
• Recognised training in integrated medicine is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical standards in diagnosis and management of ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia.
• Participate in MDT meetings and clinical governance meetings.
• Teach and train junior staff and medical students.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Patient-centred approach

Good organisational skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or MRCGP

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the experienced specialist team in the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM) ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia service as a Specialty Doctor. The ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia service provides diagnosis, medical management and rehabilitation, symptom management and psychological support for this patient group.

We welcome applications from medically qualified healthcare professionals with a holistic approach and experience in managing complex, chronic conditions. The successful candidate will provide high quality holistic care and support in line with NICE guidelines and work within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

This tertiary referral service provides multidisciplinary treatment pathways for adult patients with these complex, chronic medical conditions and is one of the largest such services in London and the South-East. The service incorporates physician care (one specialist physician, two specialty doctors), occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology (Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ACT, Mindfulness, Autogenic Training), dietetics and acupuncture. We work closely with other specialties within RLHIM and UCLH.

The RLHIM is a national and international centre for evidence-based practice, education and research in integrated medicine.

Main duties of the job

Maintain the highest clinical standards in the diagnosis and management of ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia patients and those that meet the guideline for possible or probable ME/CFS. To appropriately request bloods and further tests as deemed clinical necessary.

To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia patients.

The clinician will receive supervision from a named clinician, in line with the skills and experience of the person appointed.

The scope of the role will be adjusted to the skills and experience of the clinician appointed.

Attendance at MDT meetings and 12 weekly team clinical governance meetings is a valued and important part of the post.

Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where applicable.

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum + London weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6293

Job locations

Royal London Hospital of Integrated Medicine

60 Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3HR

Job description Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Job description Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification Knowledge & Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or MRCGP
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise

Desirable

• Recognised training in a branch of Integrated Medicine (e.g. mind-body therapies such as Tai Chi, Yoga, nutrition, acupuncture, osteopathy, homeopathy, herbal medicine)

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and patient communication skills
• Patient-centred approach
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Understanding and tolerance of the appropriate use and safety aspects of using complementary therapies in patients with complex, chronic medical conditions

Quality and service improvement Desirable

• Innovative and imaginative approach to service development

Information processing (IT skills) Essential

• Computer literacy, including use of e-mail, Internet and voice dictation systems

Personal Qualities Essential

• Integrity

Other requirements, including: Desirable

• Physical skills (e.g. requirement for speed and accuracy, hand-eye co-ordination

Person Specification Knowledge & Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or MRCGP
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise

Desirable

• Recognised training in a branch of Integrated Medicine (e.g. mind-body therapies such as Tai Chi, Yoga, nutrition, acupuncture, osteopathy, homeopathy, herbal medicine)

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and patient communication skills
• Patient-centred approach
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Understanding and tolerance of the appropriate use and safety aspects of using complementary therapies in patients with complex, chronic medical conditions

Quality and service improvement Desirable

• Innovative and imaginative approach to service development

Information processing (IT skills) Essential

• Computer literacy, including use of e-mail, Internet and voice dictation systems

Personal Qualities Essential

• Integrity

Other requirements, including: Desirable

• Physical skills (e.g. requirement for speed and accuracy, hand-eye co-ordination

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital of Integrated Medicine

60 Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3HR

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital of Integrated Medicine

60 Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3HR

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)