Consultant in Rheumatology

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a full-time Consultant in Rheumatology to join a dynamic team. The role involves providing outpatient and inpatient care, participating in GIM rota, and engaging in clinical research. Candidates should have broad-based Rheumatology training, strong communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. This position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Broad-based Rheumatology training experience is essential.
• Teaching experience and experience of audit/clinical research is crucial.
• Management course and understanding of NHS are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Rheumatology outpatient care and inpatient support.
• Facilitate access to a full range of Rheumatology services.
• Participate in General Internal Medicine (GIM) rota.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Ability to lead a team

Collaborative approach with multi-disciplinary team

Willingness to participate in on-call rota

Education

CCT or within 6 months of CCT or on the Specialist Register

MRCP or equivalent

Higher degree (PhD or MD)

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for full-time Consultant in Rheumatology within a growing, dynamic and forward thinking Rheumatology service at Chelsea & Westminster Foundation Trust. The post will also be joint with London North West University Healthcare Trust (LNWUH) and have dedicated Research sessions with LNWUH in the first 2 years.

The candidate will join a faculty at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital which currently consists of 4 Consultants, a Specialty Doctor and a Specialist Registrar, working with a multidisciplinary team. The appointed individual is expected to uphold the Trust values to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care to patients.

The post holder should have a wide experience of Rheumatology, including management of patients with autoimmune connective tissue disease / vasculitis and osteoporosis as well as inflammatory arthritis and general rheumatology. It is desirable for them to have a Masters or other further degree in a Rheumatology-related subject. They should show keen interest and experience in clinical research and commitment to audit and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient activity: Four full outpatient clinics each week and one short outpatient clinic each week. There are nurse-led clinics including for patient education and disease-modifying drug monitoring, and a pharmacist prescriber to support DMARD prescription. An Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner provides a weekly Spondyloarthritis clinic within the Rheumatology Outpatients.
• Inpatient activity: Rheumatology patients are admitted under the medical teams, with input from the Rheumatology SPR and Consultants. Rheumatology SPR and Consultants provide advice on rheumatology-related problems in other patients on request.
• MDT meetings: Attendance with appropriate contribution at radiology/rheumatology MDT and at fortnightly Complex Rheumatology/Connective Tissue Disease/Vasculitis meetings.
• Departmental meetings: Attendance at weekly Grand Round, Rheumatology Academic Meetings (CPD) and Governance Meetings.
• Clinical duties: Participate in outpatient care and inpatient support; participate in the GIM rota; facilitate access to a full range of inpatient and outpatient Rheumatology services; cover for absent colleagues to allow for annual and study leave; support discharge planning and follow-up arrangements; contribute to education and professional development of trainees; support training and appraisal of junior staff; engage in medical audit and service development; participate in clinical trials where opportunities arise; develop non-clinical aspects of Rheumatology services; participate in undergraduate teaching of clinical medical students attached to the department.

About us

We provide services from two main hospitals, West Middlesex University Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 staff members who are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including maternity, emergency and children’s services, in addition to community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We are one of the best performing Trusts in the country and among the top trusts to work for. Our staff report engagement and motivation, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment. Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as Good in safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led domains, with an overall rating of Good, and an Outstanding rating for use of resources by NHS Improvement. Our facilities include ongoing investment in our estate and expansion projects in collaboration with CW+ and generous donors.

Details

Date posted: 09 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 289-EI-54

Job locations: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Participate in and provide committed Rheumatology outpatient care and inpatient support.
• Participate in the General Internal Medicine (GIM) rota for the hospital.
• Facilitate access to a full range of inpatient and outpatient Rheumatology services.
• Be expected to cover for absent Consultant colleagues to allow for annual and study leave.
• Support collaboration between hospital and community services to aid discharge and appropriate follow-up.
• Provide peer group support, supervision, and professional development for trainees in Rheumatology, General Internal Medicine and allied professions.
• Be educationally responsible for training and appraisal of junior staff.
• Demonstrate a commitment to medical audit and service development in Rheumatology.
• Demonstrate engagement in clinical trials in Rheumatology as opportunities arise.
• Develop communication and other non-clinical aspects of Rheumatology services.
• Actively participate in undergraduate teaching of clinical medical students attached to the department.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Essential: CCT (or within 6 months of CCT) or on the Specialist Register; accreditation in General Medicine and Rheumatology
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable: Higher degree (PhD or MD)

Experience

• Essential: Broad-based Rheumatology training experience; teaching experience; experience of audit/clinical research
• Desirable: Management course; understanding of NHS; publications in journals

Skills and Knowledge

• Essential: Strong verbal and written communication; ability to lead a team; collaborative approach with multi-disciplinary team; willingness to participate in on-call rota

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post requires disclosure checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered; further information is available from the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH