Consultant in Rheumatology and General Medicine

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Consultant Rheumatologist to join their multidisciplinary team. This full-time position focuses on providing high-quality care in rheumatology and general medicine at Pinderfields Hospital. The successful candidate will diagnose and manage conditions like rheumatoid arthritis while offering inpatient and outpatient services.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with Licence to Practise.
• CCT in AIM or GIM and Rheumatology (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT).
• Experience in diagnosing and managing autoimmune diseases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient rheumatology clinics, diagnosing and managing inflammatory diseases.
• Provide on-call and consultant-present care, primarily at Gate 44.
• Participate in professional activities and support in patient care across multiple sites.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Medical Degree from Recognised Medical School

MRCP or Equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated GIM accredited Consultant Rheumatologist to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team at the Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled clinician to contribute specialist expertise to our expanding rheumatology services whilst providing expert care in general medicine.

Main duties of the job

Conduct outpatient rheumatology clinics, diagnosing and managing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Provide on-call and consultant-present care across our sites, with a primary focus on Gate 44 (GIM ward) attending ward rounds 2 days a week.

Provide expert care in general medicine and rheumatology, managing both acute and chronic conditions.

Daytime Duties: part of the scheduled weekly timetable (below) with two consultants providing concurrent ward rounds. Sub-specialty support is provided from respiratory, cardiology, diabetes, gastroenterology, acute oncology and neurology teams.

Support for medical subspecialties is provided by separate on-call teams including Cardiology (Coronary Care and Acute Cardiology) a separate GI bleed Rota (provided by Gastroenterology) and Critical Care (level 2 and 3 care facilities shared anesthesia and medical consultant care).

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

On call evening and weekend work would be required dependent on the skills of the suitable applicant

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Details Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-CARP4587MED

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced GIM accredited Consultant Rheumatologist to join our dynamic medical team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care in both rheumatology and general medicine, contributing to inpatient and outpatient services, medical education, and service development.

Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.

The main duties of the post will include

Conduct outpatient rheumatology clinics, diagnosing and managing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Provide on-call and consultant-present care across our sites, with a primary focus on Gate 44 (GIM ward) attending ward rounds 2 days a week.

Provide expert care in general medicine and rheumatology, managing both acute and chronic conditions.

Daytime Duties: part of the scheduled weekly timetable (below) with two consultants providing concurrent ward rounds. Sub-specialty support is provided from respiratory, cardiology, diabetes, gastroenterology, acute oncology and neurology teams.

Support for medical subspecialties is provided by separate on-call teams including Cardiology (Coronary Care and Acute Cardiology) a separate GI bleed Rota (provided by Gastroenterology) and Critical Care (level 2 and 3 care facilities shared anesthesia and medical consultant care).

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

On call evening and weekend work would be required dependent on the skills of the suitable applicant

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles

Specialist skills as part of the GIM curriculum will also be supported.

All consultants at the trust are provided with secretarial support and an adequately equipped office, which includes IT facilities.

Time off in lieu is currently supported at the trust for Consultants who have worked a weekend or bank holiday on-call shift. This is subject to prior agreement with the divisional management team.

Job description Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced GIM accredited Consultant Rheumatologist to join our dynamic medical team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care in both rheumatology and general medicine, contributing to inpatient and outpatient services, medical education, and service development.

Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.

The main duties of the post will include

Conduct outpatient rheumatology clinics, diagnosing and managing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Provide on-call and consultant-present care across our sites, with a primary focus on Gate 44 (GIM ward) attending ward rounds 2 days a week.

Provide expert care in general medicine and rheumatology, managing both acute and chronic conditions.

Daytime Duties: part of the scheduled weekly timetable (below) with two consultants providing concurrent ward rounds. Sub-specialty support is provided from respiratory, cardiology, diabetes, gastroenterology, acute oncology and neurology teams.

Support for medical subspecialties is provided by separate on-call teams including Cardiology (Coronary Care and Acute Cardiology) a separate GI bleed Rota (provided by Gastroenterology) and Critical Care (level 2 and 3 care facilities shared anesthesia and medical consultant care).

Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working

On call evening and weekend work would be required dependent on the skills of the suitable applicant

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles

Specialist skills as part of the GIM curriculum will also be supported.

All consultants at the trust are provided with secretarial support and an adequately equipped office, which includes IT facilities.

Time off in lieu is currently supported at the trust for Consultants who have worked a weekend or bank holiday on-call shift. This is subject to prior agreement with the divisional management team.

Person Specification Management Skills Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree e.g. MD
• SCE in Acute Internal Medicine
• Special skills as per AIM

Experience Desirable

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of project work.

GMC Registration Essential

• Please state your full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following;
• -CCT in AIM or GIM (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) and Rheumatology
• -CESR

Person Specification Management Skills Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree e.g. MD
• SCE in Acute Internal Medicine
• Special skills as per AIM

Experience Desirable

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of project work.

GMC Registration Essential

• Please state your full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following;
• -CCT in AIM or GIM (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) and Rheumatology
• -CESR

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)