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Job overview

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The post is based in the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Rheumatology department at Hammersmith Hospital and it requires experience and special interest in the field of large vessel vasculitis. In our Departments, a multidisciplinary approach to the management of rheumatic diseases is regarded as a prerequisite for delivering high quality patient care and we work closely and collaboratively with other specialties such as Renal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology and Radiology. The ICHNT Rheumatology department serves the north west London area and is recognised as national and international leading centres in the treatment of rheumatic conditions.

Furthermore, we work closely with local community musculoskeletal services providers. The post is substantive and 100% NHS but successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to develop their specialist interest and participate into research within the Vasculitis centre and Imperial College London. They will also be expected to contribute to regular clinical teaching for medical students and all grades of medical trainees. The post is full-time suitable for newly qualified consultants or more experienced ones and it is an exciting opportunity to join a Rheumatology department recognised for its exceptional care and multidisciplinary approach.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will deliver a broad range of Rheumatology services including outpatient general rheumatology clinics, large vessels vasculitis specialist clinic, inpatient Rheumatology reviews, participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, triage of outpatient referrals, and providing ‘advice and guidance’ to referrers. There is no GIM or out-of-hours commitment. The department provides training for specialist trainees and has a history of collaborating in translational and bench research through close working relationships with Imperial College.

The successful candidate will be expected and supported to contribute to research, teaching and training. They will work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure clinical efficiency, quality of outcomes, financial management and operational efficiency. They will be expected to maintain up-to-date portfolios for annual appraisal, CPD and revalidation. 

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.