This is an exciting new post in general paediatrics which aims to improve the care and outcomes for children both with inflammatory and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions. The postholder will be on the acute general paediatric on call rota and it is envisaged they will work closely with general paediatric colleagues, tertiary rheumatology services and services such as the function first clinic and chronic fatigue services. Currently, children with inflammatory rheumatological disease (the majority with JIA but also SLE/JDM) are currently seen in a weekly rheumatology clinic. Children are referred to tertiary services as necessary, and those with more complex disease or requiring biologics and/or joint injections are currently required to travel regularly to a London tertiary service. The current caseload is around 60-80 under 16s. In order to improve patient experience and reduce the need for patient travel a visiting clinic with a GOSH paediatric rheumatology consultant is planned. There will be the option of further training at GOSH if required, to develop expertise in DMARD prescribing and intra-articular steroid injections for example. Additionally there would also be the expectation that a local MDT approach with local physiotherapy occupational therapy and psychology would be developed. It is also planned to recruit to a CNS to develop and support the service. The postholder will also be expected to develop services for children with non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions and work closely with the Chronic fatigue service and the Function First service. Currently children with chronic joint pain and hypermobility are seen in general paediatrics and holistic service provision and rehabilitation options are limited. There is the opportunity to improve multidisciplinary services and outcomes for this group of young people and to develop education packages for both users and professionals working in the field. It is anticipated that the applicant will have a broad acute general paediatric background and some experience of working with young people with chronic health conditions. Some experience in paediatric rheumatology would be welcomed but is not essential. The department is committed to ensuring all consultants are treated equally and fairly. The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.