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Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join the Department of Rheumatology at University College London Hospital (UCLH). The Rheumatology Department has a fascinating and varied caseload of both secondary and tertiary referrals with opportunities for exploring the clinical and academic interests of the successful candidate. The post has a both outpatient care and ward and on call commitments.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a highly prestigious rheumatology unit with a world class reputation for its clinical and research departments. The Department of Rheumatology at UCLH is staffed by 11 consultants, 5 clinical nurse specialists, a team of nurses who run our day care unit, and a physiotherapy team led by extended scope practitioners. Junior medical staff consists of three full time Specialist Registrars, as well as visiting/research SpRs to make up a complement of 7 SpRs for the rheumatology on call rota, 0.5 CMT (shared with dermatology) and one FY1.
The department accepts general rheumatology referrals and has specialist clinics in the following areas: adolescent rheumatology, young adult rheumatology, lupus and other autoimmune rheumatic diseases, axial spondyloarthritis, chronic pain, new therapies for inflammatory arthritis, rapid access clinics for early inflammatory arthritis, B-cell directed therapy for rheumatoid arthritis, obstetric-rheumatology, osteoporosis & other metabolic bone disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome and upper limb disorders.
Detailed job description and main 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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Acute and general medicine. General Rheumatology.
- Autoimmune rheumatic disease.
- Early arthritis.
- Adolescent and young adult Rheumatology
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required
Desirable
- Track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
- On GMC Specialist List in Rheumatology or within six months of attaining CCT. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in Rheumatology by date of interview.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others
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
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Adult Rheumatology with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Rheumatology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus London Weighting (Cat B, 1%) Pro Rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Limited funding). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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