Specialty Doctor Associate Specialist in Lupus Research
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and passionate Specialty Doctor Associate Specialist in Lupus Research to join our Lupus Research Department. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in world-class lupus research and provide expert care to lupus patients, contributing to clinical excellence and advancing the understanding of autoimmune diseases. The post is a fixed-term of 1 year, with the possibility of extension. Both full time (100%) or part-time (80%) candidates will be considered.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate lupus clinical trials and contribute to ongoing research in the field.
* Manage complex lupus cases in outpatient clinics.
* Participate in MDT meetings and collaborate with specialists in lupus management.
* Assist in managing acute lupus cases, including flare-ups, while working with the multidisciplinary team.
* Provide patient education, offering guidance on long-term disease management and treatment pathways.
* Mentor and train junior doctors and medical students.
Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, MRCP (UK) or equivalent, full GMC registration, and specialty training in related fields. Experience in managing autoimmune conditions, particularly lupus, is essential. Experience in clinical research is desirable.
Join our team and help shape the future of lupus research and patient care at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust!
About us
As part of the Lupus Research Department, you will lead clinical trials, manage complex lupus cases, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams. You will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and work alongside internationally renowned specialists.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCP (UK) or equivalent medical qualification
* Full registration with GMC
* SCE Rheumatology (UK) or equivalent medical qualification
* GCP Certificate
* Proven clinical experience in rheumatology in the management of autoimmune conditions, particularly lupus
* Experience of team and MDT working
* Evidence of presentations, posters and publications
* Commercial trial experience
* Experience in collecting and processing biological samples
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
* Evidence of excellent communication skills
* Active interest in research and audit
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.
£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum excl LZ Dependant on experience
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