Job overview
The post is based in the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Rheumatology department at Hammersmith Hospital (HH). In our departments, a multidisciplinary approach to the management of rheumatic 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, Neurology and Radiology. The ICHNT Rheumatology department serves the northwest London area and is recognised as national and international leading centres in the treatment of rheumatic conditions. Furthermore, we work closely with local community musculoskeletal services providers. This is a locum, vacancy cover, 80% whole time equivalent until October 2026. The post is suitable for doctors with a rheumatology and general medicine knowledge equivalent to ST6/ST7 grade, and it is an exciting opportunity to join a Rheumatology department recognised for its exceptional care and multidisciplinary approach
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver a broad range of Rheumatology services including outpatient general rheumatology clinics, specialist clinics such as LVV and scleroderma, inpatient Rheumatology reviews and ward referrals, and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, The department provides 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 work with medical, nursing, and managerial colleagues to ensure clinical efficiency, quality of outcomes, financial management and operational efficiency. They will be supported to maintain up-to-date portfolio for training and revalidation.
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a locum 80% whole time equivalent post based at Hammersmith Hospital. The role entails:
•3 Rheumatology outpatient clinics per week
•Inpatient referrals review (daily rota at HH site)
•Weekly DCC meetings
•Support the nurse team in dealing with clinical queries
Person specification
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
1. On GMC’s register with a Licence to Practice
2. IMT or equivalent
3. MRCP
Desirable criteria
4. MD, PhD
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS
Essential criteria
5. Appropriate rheumatology and general medicine knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement. Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems. Successful completion of Basic Life Support course (or equivalent)
6. IT Skills and computer literacy
TEACHING/ TRAINING
Essential criteria
7. Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Probity
Essential criteria
8. Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
9. Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
Physical requirements
Essential criteria
10. Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Leadership/ management skills
Essential criteria
11. Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
12. Have proven skills in leading, motivating and developing
Desirable criteria
13. Knowledge of finance/budgets
Audit
Essential criteria
14. Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable criteria
15. Evidence of research/publications and/or special interest in vasculitis or connective tissue diseases
Employer certification / accreditation badges