Locum Consultant in Rheumatology

Job overview

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital based approximately 12 miles from central London. The hospital is situated in a beautiful and historic part of the country and lies very close to Richmond Park, Hampton Court Palace and Kempton Park. The hospital supports around 350,000 people in the surrounding area from the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney, Merton and East Elmbridge.

We have approximately 520 beds and directly employ around 2,700 staff, with another 300 staff employed by contractors but working on behalf of the Trust. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, but run a number of outpatient clinics in sites across our catchment area including Raynes Park Health Centre, Surbiton Centre for Health and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a full-time locum Consultant, pure Rheumatology, based at Kingston Hospital. This post will provide maternity leave cover for a member of our team for 12 months.

Kingston Hospital Rheumatology has been at the forefront of developing community based services and our current Rheumatology service operates outreach clinics in Putney, Teddington, Surbiton, Molesey and Raynes park.

We are seeking an applicant who will be motivated and enthusiastic in moving the department forward and developing their sub specialist interests will be encouraged. We are supported by our excellent MSK radiology service and we have a well-established MDT that meet regularly. We have made huge progress in the development of our EIA pathways and work closely with our Primary Care and South West London colleagues as part of the Clinical Network.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will be required to join our plans to extend our outreach services and will spend part of their time in Community based clinics. Inreach work and ward referrals will be shared within the team.

At Kingston Hospital we support staff to work flexibly. Applicants should be on the appropriate Specialist Register with the GMC, or within 6 months of obtaining the appropriate CCST. For informal discussions or visits to the department please contact Dr Hugh Jones via our secretarial team on Tel. 0208 9342089 or email Hugh.Jones3@nhs.net to arrange a visit.

AAC: 14-Jan-2025

JD is currently with the Royal College for approval.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.