Locum Consultant in Rheumatology

The post holder will;

• Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge.
• Work closely with consultant colleagues in the Rheumatology care group to ensure proper functioning of the Care Group, appropriate co-ordination of clinical services and continuity of care for patients.
• Work as part of the clinical team to ensure that the waiting list targets are met.
• Continually update their education in Rheumatology and GiM and fulfill his/her CME and GMC revalidation requirements
• Take part in the training of undergraduate and postgraduate doctors and in the professional development of other staff groups in relation to Rheumatological clinical care.

Please refer to the job description attached to the advert for the full job description and main responsibilities.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Essential: - Full registration with the GMC; - CCST in Rheumatology (or within 3 months of date of interview); - MRCP (UK or Ireland)

Desirable: - PhD or MD

Essential: - Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining the UK CCST in Rheumatology and GiM; - Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients; - Understanding and experience of all aspects of clinical governance; - Teaching medical undergraduates, postgraduates, nursing and other healthcare professionals

Desirable: - Established expertise in a specialist field of rheumatology; - Experience in the design, recruitment, conduct and analysis of clinical trials; - Experience in basic scientific research; - Original research publications in peer reviewed journals

Essential: - Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service; - Ability to lead, organise and manage; - Computer-literate in Office applications

Desirable: - Knowledge of IT-based patient information systems

Essential: - A caring and sensitive attitude to patients and colleagues; - Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team; - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; - Commitment to continuing medical education