Rheumatology Consultant
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Woolwich, SE18 4QH
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
The Rheumatologydepartment at Lewisham & Greenwich is a busy cohesive unit on two sites, offering a comprehensive rheumatology and musculoskeletal ser...
General rheumatology outpatient clinics run daily within QEH outpatient's department.
Early Inflammatory Arthritis Clinics run weekly and are overseen by Dr Aicha Bouraoui at QEH, and there will be opportunities for the new post holder to contribute to this service.
Connective Tissue/Vasculitis clinics run fortnightly at both sites, supported by the specialist trainees and there will be opportunities to lead on these clinics within the service. There is a monthly virtual Nephrology / Rheumatology MDT at QEH.
Paediatric Rheumatology Clinics are held fortnightly in Paediatric Outpatients at UHL in network with the Evelina Children's Hospital, supported by the Paediatrician Dr Alistair Yim, Dr Catherine Mathews, a Paediatric Physiotherapist and, where required for biologics management, the rheumatology specialist nurse.
The Trust provides a dedicated osteoporosis service with weekly clinics at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). These clinics manage two patient cohorts, comprising patients aged over 70 years and those under 70 years. The service supports the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of osteoporosis and related metabolic bone disorders.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the osteoporosis service and undertake osteoporosis clinics on a weekly basis as part of their clinical responsibilities.
The post offers 10 core Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising 8.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). The timetable is indicative of the expected responsibilities. On successful appointment, a detailed timetable will be developed which may differ from this example but the balance of DCC and SPA will remain the same.
The new appointee will work in a team with two existing rheumatology consultants at QEH, with internal cover for annual, study and professional leave. Clinical profiles vary by type, but allow 30 minutes for a new patient and 15 or 20 minutes for a typical follow up depending on the condition.
The job plan will be reviewed annually with the Clinical Lead providing an opportunity for discussion before agreeing the individuals personal development plan.
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in rheumatology
Desirable
- MD/PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general rheumatology and all subspecialties
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest complementary to existing interests
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of the audit cycle
- Experience in leading and conducting audits
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of audit cycle and change implementation
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of, and commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (LGT is a main clinical campus of Kings College School of Medicine)
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
- Formal training in, and experience of assessment and appraisal
Managementand Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHS organizations and the implications of the current NHS agenda
- Commitment to participate in service management and development
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Experience of management and service development
Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Leadership of clinical research project
- Experience as clinical trial investigator
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification
Other Attributes
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department
Desirable
- Awareness of the particular challenges posed by an inner city multi-cultural multi-ethnic community
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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