Consultant in Rheumatology

NHS; Redhill; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Redhill is seeking a Consultant Rheumatologist to join their supportive team. The role offers an opportunity for personal development and a focus on work-life balance. Competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, depending on experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in clinical practice and good communication skills, alongside essential educational qualifications.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Strong emphasis on health and wellbeing

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement.
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration.
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team that values personal development.
• Encourage development of a specialist interest.
• Reflect matching criteria in your application.

Skills

Good standard of written English

Essential clinical experience

Trust values and behaviours

Education

Necessary educational qualifications

Job description

We are looking for a Consultant Rheumatologist to join our supportive team who value personal development and work-life balance. Our main site is in Redhill, Surrey with good access to London, Sussex, South coast and major airports.

This posts is an 8 PA Rheumatology post.

The Rheumatology team consists of five Consultants (Prof Ursula Davies, Dr Sian Griffith, Dr Raad Makadsi, Dr Helen Linklater and Dr Shianne Varrier), one Specialty Doctor, one GPwSI, two Rheumatology/ GIM SpRs, four Specialist Nurses and a fully established secretarial team..

The development of a specialist interest will be encouraged and supported. We would strongly advise any potential candidates to get in touch to learn more about the posts, and we welcome visits to our department.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum (pro-rata) (depending on experience)