Consultant in Rheumatology

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a full-time Consultant in Rheumatology. The role involves outpatient care and inpatient support as part of a dedicated team. Candidates should have a CCT or equivalent and experience in managing complex Rheumatology cases. Commitment to clinical research and education is essential. This position offers a chance to contribute to a high-quality healthcare service and engage in innovative care practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patients with auto-immune diseases.
• Evidence of broad-based training in Rheumatology.
• Teaching experience for medical and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Rheumatology outpatient care and inpatient support.
• Facilitate access to Rheumatology services.
• Support education and appraisal of junior staff.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to lead a team

Commitment to work with other consultants and teams

Willingness to participate in on-call rota

Education

CCT or on Specialist Register

MRCP or equivalent

Higher degree (PhD or MD)

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Rheumatology

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Overview

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. In recent years the service has developed with additional Rheumatology Consultant time, additional Rheumatology Nurse Specialists and an increase in Specialist Rheumatology Pharmacist and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner support. 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 auto-immune 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.

Job responsibilities

• Participate in, and provide committed Rheumatology outpatient care, and inpatient support.
• Participate in the GIM (General Medical) 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.
• Make collaboration between hospital and community services as efficient as possible, supporting discharge from hospital where appropriate and ensuring appropriate follow up arrangements.
• Provide peer group support, supervision, further education and professional development essential to the welfare and effectiveness of trainees in Rheumatology, General Internal Medicine and the allied professions.
• Be educationally responsible for supporting training and appraisal of junior staff
• Demonstrate a continuing commitment to medical audit and service development in Rheumatology.
• Demonstrate commitment to 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

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 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We\'re one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We\'re also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they\'re engaged, motivated, 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 all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We\'ve also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.

Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.

Job responsibilities (continued)

The post holder will:

• Participate in, and provide committed Rheumatology outpatient care, and inpatient support.
• Participate in the GIM (General Medical) 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.
• Make collaboration between hospital and community services as efficient as possible, supporting discharge from hospital where appropriate and ensuring appropriate follow up arrangements.
• Provide peer group support, supervision, further education and professional development essential to the welfare and effectiveness of trainees in Rheumatology, General Internal Medicine and the allied professions.
• Be educationally responsible for supporting training and appraisal of junior staff
• Demonstrate a continuing commitment to medical audit and service development in Rheumatology.
• Demonstrate commitment to 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

Education and Qualifications

• CCT (or within 6 months of CCT) or on the Specialist Register. The candidate should be accredited in both General Medicine and Rheumatology
• MRCP or equivalent
• Higher degree e.g. PhD or MD

Experience

• Evidence of broad based training experience in Rheumatology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
• Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff
• Experience of audit / clinical research
• Understanding of the NHS and its organisation
• Completed publications in appropriate journal(s)

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Commitment to work with other consultants and members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Willingness and ability to participate in the on-call rota

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust