Locum Rheumatology Consultant

The post holder will join our current team in caring for patients in the outpatient clinic. The postholder will support the team with inpatient, ambulatory care and urgent referrals. Inpatients are admitted under general medical teams. The post holder will support the SpR and the nurses with patient queries and liaise with hospital colleagues and GPs via the advice and guidance portal., This fits well with the operational service requirements and strategic ambition of the Department, complementing the Trust's mission statement in "Helping local people live longer healthier lives".
The Rheumatology Department is undertaking an exciting Transformation Project with full management support. We are looking to achieve optimal outcomes in terms of patient care, quality, safety and satisfaction, wait time targets, DMARD and biologics service, as well as staffing levels. We are aiming to recruit a Consultant who would be enthusiastic in contributing to the transformation, and who ideally has experience in similar projects.
Day-to-day duties include Rheumatology outpatient clinics run from a designated well-appointed area with easy access to phlebotomy and radiology.
As part of delivering a robust rheumatology service, we aim to provide a responsive Rheumatology outreach service to other departments such as the wards and ambulatory care.
Teaching of undergraduates at the Whittington site of the UCL Medical School will be a commitment of the appointee. There are 20 first year clinical students attached to the Rheumatology and Orthopaedic departments in blocks of 6 weeks. Teaching is in clinics and in group tutorials, usually 1-2 hours/week.
We would also expect the appointee to take on the Teaching lead role for UCL Rheumatology undergraduate students.
The Team is supported by 2 Rheumatology Nurses in Outpatients. There is one SpR on yearly rotational basis from the Deanery. There is substantial pharmacy support with a dedicated biologics Pharmacist who also conducts clinics twice weekly. An Advanced Clinical
Practitioner manages the inflammatory back pain service. Administrative and Management support staff including a biologics navigator ensure service efficiency.
There are good links with Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Chronic pain and Podiatry services. There is an infusion suite shared with Oncology for the administration of intravenous therapy.
A Consultant mentor will be assigned to support transition into the new setting.
There is support and time allocated for CPDs, revalidation and mandatory training which are a yearly requirement.
Audit will be an expected component of the job, as a department we are currently taking part in the National Early Arthritis Audit.
Current Medical Staff :
Dr. Anna Nuttall, Consultant Rheumatologist (Clinical Lead, Biologics and current Undergraduate Teaching Lead)
Dr. Ihuoma Wamuo, Consultant Rheumatologist
Dr. Maria Fonseca, Consultant Rheumatologist (Clinical Audit Lead)
2 Rheumatology Nurses (Judith Carnegie and John Tampu)
Lucie Bond, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner
Specialist Pharmacist
1 rotational SpR
Duties and responsibilities of the Post:
The post holder will join our current team in caring for patients in the outpatient clinic. The postholder will support the team with inpatient, ambulatory care and urgent referrals. Inpatients are admitted under general medical teams. The post holder will support the SpR and the nurses with patient queries and liaise with hospital colleagues and GPs via the advice and guidance portal.
Proposed Rheumatology timetable:
The new post holder will have a shared office in Jenner Building with access to a Desktop PC and a dedicated phone line, which is away from the clinical space to allow for better working efficiency. There are highly experienced Rheumatology Administrative Assistants, DICTATE IT3 is used for clinic letters.
The post holder should be prepared to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Commitments arising in such circumstances are, however, exceptional and the post holder will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
There remains some flexibility around how the job plan is delivered, and the successful candidate will have the chance of discussing this further on appointment.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS
To comply with the Trust's Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to:
+ Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
+ Ensure you are familiar and comply with the London Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
+ Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing.
+ Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines.
+ Participate in required training and supervision.
+ Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct
Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Your application form -
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4. Employment at Whittington Health is offered subject to successful completion of a 6 month probationary period for all staff with the exception of GMC Registered Doctors.
Other important information -
+ Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
+ Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
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We would welcome applications from individuals who are from underrepresented groups in the organisation

Applicants are invited to join the Whittington Health NHS Trust Rheumatology team for a 10 PA fixed term consultant post.
The Trust is an Integrated Care (Acute & Community) Organisation, and the Hospital has most key medical and surgical specialities represented, with high calibre Consultant colleagues.
The Department of Rheumatology is a core service within the Integrated Care Support Unit (ICSU) for Emergency & Integrated Medicine (EIM) at Whittington Hospital. As an Integrated Care Organisation, Whittington Health is commissioned to provide acute and community services to meet the needs of our diverse population. This means the Trust is well placed to deliver 21st century healthcare that crosses the traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care. Our mission is "Helping local people live longer, healthier lives".
Applicants must have the MRCP (or equivalent specialist qualification) and hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
Applicants must also be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (UK).