Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Rheumatology at University College London Hospital (UCLH) as a Clinical Fellow for haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Service. The position will be available from 1st October 2024 onwards for a 12-month period.
CLOSING EARLY DISCLAIMER:
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Main duties of the job
This is a post created to support the clinical and research aims of the UCLH HLH team, a novel, cross-speciality service which cares for patients with hyperinflammatory syndromes including haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). The UCLH HLH Service is led by Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Jessica Manson.
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the general rheumatology service - seeing rheumatology out-patients and taking part in the rheumatology registrar out of hours on call rota.
The final composition of the post timetable will be agreed in discussion with the clinical leads overseen, by the Divisional Clinical Director.
All appointees will have the opportunity to supervise and teach medical under/post-graduates at UCLH.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of interview.
- Working at local appointment grade code MT05 (ST 4-8 equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Rheumatology training number
- MRCP
Desirable
- Completion of SCE in Rheumatology
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience in managing acute rheumatology inpatients
- Experience in running general rheumatology outpatients
- Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills
Desirable
- Experience in managing patients with HLH
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
Desirable
- Track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently
Specific Requirements
Essential
- 40 hour week Monday to Friday 8-5
- Rheumatology out of hours on call rota
Desirable
- Some meetings may run after 5 pm
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU