Consultant Physician: General Medicine with an interest in Rheumatology Medicine

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday with weekend and on call/overnight work pattern. We are seeking applications for the position of General Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Consultant to join our multidisciplinary team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) and Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital (SACH). This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality consultant care in both in-patient and out-patient settings, with responsibilities that include acute medical receiving, participating in the medical specialties’ consultant on-call rota, and providing weekend ward cover.

You will also have the chance to lead sub-specialty outpatient clinics, focusing on complex rheumatological conditions and supporting our innovative virtual service for patients with connective tissue diseases.

This role offers the chance to contribute to a modern, consultant-led service within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC), one of the UK’s largest and most progressive Health Boards. You will work alongside specialist colleagues in a dynamic environment, helping to shape the future of rheumatology care and patient pathways across our region.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration and a licence to practise. UK-trained candidates should provide evidence of training leading to CCT or CESR eligibility or be within six months of their expected completion date at the time of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. A valid driving licence is preferred.

NHS GGC offers:

A supportive environment for professional development and research opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of specialist colleagues

Active involvement in service improvement and the development of consultant-led pathways

Opportunities to contribute to teaching, training, and quality improvement initiatives.

If you are enthusiastic about advancing rheumatology medicine and keen to make a real impact within NHS GGC, we welcome your interest and application.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Laura McGregor, Lead Consultant, , Laura.

McGregort, ORRosemary Brogan, Clinical Service Manager, Rosemary.

Brognt, Interview Date: 10/09/2026

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidatesNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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Job reference:252096

Salary:

Consultant (111,) Job closing date:03/09/2026

Job Type:Medical and Dental

Location:

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Employment type:

Permanent Hours Per Week:40

Job posted date:06/08/2026

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Department:

Medical Specialties, North Sector