Specialty Doctor Associate Specialist in Lupus Research

Job overview

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and passionate Specialty Doctor Associate Specialist in Lupus Research to join our Lupus Research Department. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in world-class lupus research and provide expert care to lupus patients, contributing to clinical excellence and advancing the understanding of autoimmune diseases. The post is a fixed-term of 1 year, with the possibility of extension. Both full time (100%) or part-time (80%) candidates will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate lupus clinical trials and contribute to ongoing research in the field.
• Manage complex lupus cases in outpatient clinics.
• Participate in MDT meetings and collaborate with specialists in lupus management.
• Assist in managing acute lupus cases, including flare-ups, while working with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide patient education, offering guidance on long-term disease management and treatment pathways.
• Mentor and train junior doctors and medical students.

Qualifications:, MBBS or equivalent, MRCP (UK) or equivalent, full GMC registration, and specialty training in related fields. Experience in managing autoimmune conditions, particularly lupus, is essential. Experience in clinical research is desirable.

Join our team and help shape the future of lupus research and patient care at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this role. Please ensure that you use the person specification to inform your supportive statement during application and use current examples of where you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

** Please note we may close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient amount of applications **