Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen at University College London Hospital for the post of Consultant in the Post COVID service which would be suitable for an doctor dual accredited in GIM and a medical speciality.This is a 12 month fixed term position.The mulitprofessional and interdisciplinary post covid service sits integrally within the respiratory department and also includes team members from cardiology, neurology and infectious diseases departments.We are looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful individual interested providing holistic care for post covid syndrome/ long covid to join our well-established and dedicated team.CV required with application.Main duties of the jobWe have an established Integrated pathway with four community post covid rehabilitation services in North Central London who deliver multifaceted rehab and psychology input to patients with Long COVID. We are overseen by the ICB and regional post covid programme groups.The post holder will be committed to high quality patient care and developing innovative service models and as we are a teaching hospital and have close links to UCL will have a strong interest in teaching, training and research.The appointee will provide input to the outpatient post covid service, with a combination of in-person and virtual clinics, the community MDT meetings and interdisciplinary MDT meetings. A particular focus in strengthening the vocational rehabilitation support for indiviudals with Long COVID would be welcomed in this post. We would also value input in to the programme of research underway in the service.About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor 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 for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*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 second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.Person SpecificationProfessional QualificationsEssentialEligible for full UK GMC RegistrationMCEM / MRCP(UK) / MRCS (or equivalent)On GMC Specialist Register in relevant specialty, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of interview.Clinical ExperienceEssentialExperience working in General Internal Medicine and with patients with long term conditions.Experience working in multi-professional teams.Experience in working in integrated pathwaysClinical SkillsEssentialAbility to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients with post COVID syndrome and similar presentations.Clinical Governance Management & ITEssentialExperience of and involvement in clinical audit.Completion of management course.Demonstrable understanding of the basic understanding of the principles of clinical governanceExperience of IT systems relevant to the postTeaching and ResearchEssentialDemonstrates participation in teaching and researchPostgraduate research leading to MD or PhD (or in preparation)Knowledge of Research ethics and clinical trialsExperience in clinical trial design and planningDesirableRecord of publishing peer reviewed publicationsPostgraduate qualification in clinical trialsPersonal QualitiesEssentialCommunication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others.Initiative and leadership: ability to take lead in driving changeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressUniversity College London Hospitals235 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2BUEmployer's websitehttps://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)