Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Job summary
The Rheumatologydepartment at Lewisham & Greenwich is a busy cohesive unit on two sites, offering a comprehensive rheumatology and musculoskeletal service to the local community. The disease spectrum at Lewisham and Greenwich is wide and interesting, in part related to the diverse ethnic background of the local population. The service aims to offer a one-stop service and is continually looking at new ways of delivering care.
There are close links with the GRID (Genetics, Rheumatology, Infection and Dermatology) CAG (Clinical Academic Group) at Kings Health Partners. There are close relationships with the rheumatology clinical services at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (including shared CPD sessions and shared guidelines)
Main duties of the job
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS or equivalent
- oMRCP or equivalent
- oCCT in rheumatology
Desirable
- oMD/PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oBroad experience in general rheumatology and all subspecialties
Desirable
- oSubspecialty interest complementary to existing interests
Clinical Audit
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the principles of the audit cycle
- oExperience in leading and conducting audits
Desirable
- oEvidence of completion of audit cycle and change implementation
Teaching Experience
Essential
- oWide experience of, and commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (LGT is a main clinical campus of Kings College School of Medicine)
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
- oFormal training in, and experience of assessment and appraisal
Managementand Administrative Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding of NHS organizations and the implications of the current NHS agenda
- oCommitment to participate in service management and development
Desirable
- oFormal management training
- oExperience of management and service development
Research Experience
Essential
- oExperience of clinical research
Desirable
- oLeadership of clinical research project
- oExperience as clinical trial investigator
- oGood Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification
Other Attributes
Essential
- oGood communication and interpersonal skills
- oAbility to work in a team
- oFlexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department
Desirable
- oAwareness of the particular challenges posed by an inner city multi-cultural multi-ethnic community
Closing Date: 20 September 2026
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