Consultant in Rheumatology

Consultant in Rheumatology

Closing date: 05 July 2026

We are looking to recruit a Substantive Consultant in Rheumatology, open to incorporating specialist interests and developed skills within the job plan. The successful candidate will be a part‑time appointment working 3 days in Rheumatology, within a dynamic and flexible team of enthusiastic consultants and specialist practitioners. The department runs a well‑established Early Arthritis Clinic, Transitional Adolescent Clinic and sub‑speciality clinics.

We also have a well‑supported portfolio of research and a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to deliver optimal care.

• Responsible for care of a mixed pool of patient referrals from the community.
• Responsible for care of a mixed pool of patient referrals across specialties, urgent and routine.
• Lead on admission prevention via collaboration with SDEC and patients referred by Emergency Medicine.
• Additional specialist interest considerations are welcome.

• MRCP
• ALS
• Registered with the GMC with a licence to Practice
• CCT in Rheumatology with a speciality interest or within 6 months of obtaining this (Alternative route to specialist register e.g. CESR)
• MD/MSc
• Registered on the GMC Specialist Register
• CCT in General Medicine

• Experience/Interest in teaching
• Demonstrated use of Clinical Audit within the Service
• Recognised Teaching Skill Course or Qualification/Higher Degree
• Relevant experience in undertaking and organisation of Audit

• Understand importance of management skills
• Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multidisciplinary team
• Undertaken any relevant management courses

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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