Trust Registrar in Rheumatology/GIM

Job title:

Trust Registrar in Rheumatology/GIM

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

The Trust is recruiting to a Trust Specialist Registrar post in Rheumatology for a fixed term of 12 months. The post will be based at Northwick Park Hospital only and it would be an ideal starting point for someone looking to apply for SpR training schemes in Rheumatology.Rheumatology GIM wards are Jonson and Dryden Ward at Northwick Park with outliers on Gray Ward, with 3 consultants, each caring for 15-20 patients. Inpatient care is supported by 2 ward-based registrars, 7 core medical trainees or GP trainees and 2 foundation year 1 doctors. The allocated ward consultant will undertake three morning ward rounds a week and support a board round on the other two days.There are currently 7 consultants in rheumatology and general medicine to whom the post holder will be responsible and this team will be expanding to 8 by the end of the year. All have a particular interest in the interface of general medicine in rheumatology, and two of them are responsible for running a nationally commissioned service for connective tissue diseases.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work Monday to Friday, 0900-1700 and is expected to cover the following duties. These are subject to change in line with service development.Ward DutiesThe postholder will work as a member of the Rheumatology team with F1 trainees, SHOs, ST registrars and the consultant staff to ensure high quality care of rheumatology and medical patients. The rheumatology team is responsible for care of patients on Jonson Ward, Dryden ward and outlying patients on Gray ward. The rheumatology team provide rheumatological opinions and urgent care to the Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit.Outpatient Dutiesthe post holder will contribute to rheumatology clinics in a predominantly supernumerary manner. Rheumatology general and sub-specialty clinics take place in Northwick Park, including early arthritis, connective tissue disease, metabolic bone disease, injection clinics, and ankylosing spondylitis clinic.About usLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.Job description
Job responsibilitiesAudit & Clinical GovernancePost holder will be expected to play a role in audit, including participation in national audit programmes. The post holder will be expected to manage the day to day running of the rheumatology juniors rota under direct supervision of one of the consultants, thereby gaining experience in management. The post holder is expected to develop their own programme of clinical governance with guidance from their Supervisor.Please see JD for detailed job dutiesPerson Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration
• Part 2 MRCP UK (or equivalent), at expected start date of post

Desirable

• MRCP (PACES)
• MD, PhD or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Successful completion of Core Medical Training (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Some evidence of involvement in audit and/or presentations
• Clinical experience in Rheumatology

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research

337-MS-1532-NP-ACompanyLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) is one of the largest integrated NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing hospital and community services to the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.As well as delivering community services across four London boroughs from multiple sites we run major acute hospital services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for colorectal disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, which also offers a range of outpatient services and urgent care centre.

We also provide specialist care at Meadow House Hospice. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.To find out more about our Trust, why not view our videoOur values – HEARTOur vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to provide excellent clinical care in the right settingWe are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

• Honesty
• Equality
• Accountability
• Respect
• Teamwork

These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applications from people who wish to work part time or flexibly.Company info Website

Expected salary

£37068 – 57570 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:39:59 GMT

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