Consultant in Rheumatology *Welcome Bonus 20K*

Candino CA; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 223,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant in Rheumatology at Ipswich Hospital. The role involves providing high-standard consultant-led services, developing care pathways, and supporting junior staff. Applicants must possess full GMC registration and have relevant experience. Flexible working patterns are available along with an enhanced welcome package.

Benefits

Enhanced Welcome package

Training and development opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice.
• Specialist accreditation or within 6 months of attaining CCT.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led service with high care standards.
• Participate in Consultant rota for ward referrals and advice.
• Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates.

Skills

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care

Expert clinical opinion on Rheumatology problems

Effective communication with patients and colleagues

Teamwork

Education

Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice

MRCP (UK)

Specialist accreditation or nearing CCT achievement

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Ipswich Hospital in the musculoskeletal team. We are inviting applications for a full time Consultant in Rheumatology at Ipswich Hospital, but part time applications can also be considered. Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (Portfolio Pathway) and must be on the Specialist Register. Our Enhanced Welcome package includes an additional £20,000 and relocation costs to thank you for choosing to work at our trust and your new journey with ESNEFT.

Main duties of the job

• Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

About Us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

Details

• Date posted: 02 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 432-MI2749
• Job locations: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

Job Description / Responsibilities

• General responsibilities including participation in Consultant rota for ward referrals, advice and guidance and referral triage during the week within working hours (9am-5pm). There is no out of hours Rheumatology On-call Service and no weekend cover.
• Outpatient clinics
• Specialist Clinics if desired by applicant
• Supportive care of inpatients under other medical teams
• Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
• Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates
• Participation in Clinical Governance/Audit/Quality Improvement
• Participation in relevant MDT meetings

Person Specification

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice
• MRCP (UK)
• Specialist accreditation or within 6 months of attaining CCT
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Rheumatology
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a wide range of Rheumatology problems
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
• Ability to work in a team
• Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies

Desirable

• Research experience
• Higher degree MD/ PhD
• Recognised fellowship training
• Management training and experience
• Live within a 10-mile radius of the relevant hospital site

Disclosures

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for entry clearance must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/