Job overview
We’re looking for a locum consultant to join our Rheumatology department at Mile End Hospital site, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. The post is 5 PAs, fixed term until the substantive consultant returns from parents leave – FTC end date 20/10/2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Rheumatology network composed of 17 Consultant Rheumatologists across the whole of Barts Health. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing general out-patient adult rheumatology care, without out-of- hours on-call commitment. The post also offers the opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest. There is expectation that a successful candidate would engage with existing research programs and clinical trials across Barts Health
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a medical team of seventeen existing consultants across both sites, four specialty registrars, eight specialist nurses, a specialist physiotherapist and an experienced administrative support team.
This job plan is for 5 PAs across Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays including outpatient clinics, MDTs, specialist advice and departmental meetings. The role may include participation in the ward round rota. There is no on-call commitment.
You’ll join a renowned Rheumatology department working amongst experts in their fields, with opportunity to learn from our existing highly experienced consultant body and take part in the training of the next generation of Rheumatologists.
We are proud to be a Lupus UK Centre of Excellence.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MRCP or equivalent
2. CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
3. GMC registration
Desirable criteria
4. Evidence of participation in research
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Higher Specialist Training in Rheumatology
6. Audit experience
7. Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities
8. Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical skills
Desirable criteria
9. Experience of audit management
10. Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty
12. Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable criteria
13. Inflammatory arthritis or metabolic bone disease
Skills
Essential criteria
14. Presentation skills
15. Team, interpersonal & communication skills
16. Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable criteria
17. Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Other
Essential criteria
18. Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
19. Ability to work under pressure
20. Caring attitude to patients
21. Commitment to continuing medical education
22. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
23. Reliable work record