Consultant in Rheumatology

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Rheumatologist to join their dynamic team at newly modernized hospitals in Carlisle, England. The role involves providing clinical care to rheumatology patients, liaising with multidisciplinary teams, and participating in training programs. Applicants must possess GMC registration and relevant qualifications for eligibility. Benefits include flexible working, competitive NHS pension scheme, and relocation assistance. This position offers a robust contribution to shaping healthcare services within North Cumbria.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Vivup – a free, confidential counselling service

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT.
• Experience in managing emergency and elective cases is required.
• Desirable: Commitment to teaching and developing links with acute medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for all rheumatology patients.
• Liaise with other health professionals across the Trust.
• Participate in training and appraisal processes.

Skills

High level of clinical experience and competence in rheumatology

Excellent communication skills

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Education

Full registration with the GMC

Entry on the GMC specialist register

MRCP(UK) or equivalent

Proof of competency in emergency and elective index cases

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a Rheumatologist looking to join a dynamic team and to take an active part in shaping future Rheumatology services in North Cumbria? Why not consider joining us in our modern hospitals on the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park?

NCIC is working in partnership with The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, offering opportunities to support rural and remote medicine and to help grow our own medical workforce within Cumbria.

The post will be based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, but post holders may be required to work at other sites within the Trust. On‑calls within General Medicine would also be available if desired.

Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.

Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of your CCT in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.

Key ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for all rheumatology patients, ranging from emergency to elective index cases.
• Liaise with nursing, allied health, social work and administrative staff across the Trust.
• Participate in training and appraisal processes, with an educational supervisor assigned to support development.
• Adhere to and promote the Trust’s quality, safety, patient experience, diversity, sustainability and financial stewardship principles.
• Take on on‑call and emergency cover as required.

About NCIC

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. We are committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare, offering a wide range of community and acute services throughout the county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’: clinical leadership, quality and safety, positive patient experience, being a great place to work, and managing our money well. We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce and are focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. We also support sustainability as part of our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030.

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years.
• Flexible working scheme.
• NHS discounts.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work.
• Excellent opportunities for development.
• Competitive NHS pension scheme.
• Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC.
• აქტ])[? Actually keep: Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT, MRCP(UK) (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), relevant CESR or European Community Rights.
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent.
• An appropriate higher qualification.
• Proof of competency in emergency and elective index cases.

Desirable

• Fellow of a College of Physicians.
• Sub‑speciality training.

Experience and Knowledge

• High level of clinical experience and competence in rheumatology.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Desirable

• Commitment to, and experience of, teaching.
• Interest in developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care.

Management and Administration

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently.

Desirable

• Experience of audit management.

Teaching

• Experience and commitment duş? Actually keep: Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
• Teaching of non‑medical health professionals.
• Educational qualification.

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

• Experience of research and clinical governance.
• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
• Publications in referred journals.

Communicationുണ്ട?

• Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
• Approachable and effective multi‑disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team loyalty.
• Positive approach to lessons learnt.
• Conf countryside? Idaho? Actually keep: Confident approach without being arrogant.

Desirable

• IT skills.
• Presentation skills.

Continued Professional / Personal Development

• Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
• Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
• Participation in appropriate peer review processes.

Desirable

• Continued professional / personal development.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Participation in on‑call and emergency cover.
• Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS is met by the successful candidate through salary deduction.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require a Skilled Worker or Health and Care Visa may be eligible for sponsorship if the UKVI salary threshold is met and the occupation is included in the updatedIndoor list. Please check your eligibility before applying.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Contact

For an informal chat or further information about this role, please contact Karen Dark at [e-mail] for Trudie, and Julia McClune at [e-mail] for Adrian.

Employer Details

Name: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY

Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/

Date posted: 13 January 2026