Locum Consultant Rheumatologist

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) are seeking to appoint a whole time (10 PA) fixed term Consultant post in Rheumatology for 7 months to be based at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL). The successful candidate will join the other three substantive rheumatologists in supporting and further developing rheumatology services including meeting waiting time targets and undertaking teaching, training and clinical research.

The post offers 10 core Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising 7.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs and 2.5 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 three existing rheumatology consultants at UHL, 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 individual's personal development plan. The job plan will then be approved by the Medical Director on behalf of the Chief Executive. The Trust reserves the option to offer the successful candidate additional PAs in the future if the service requires.