Consultant Rheumatologist

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Rheumatologist to join the Rheumatology team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide specialist care and contribute to the development of rheumatology services, with a focus on clinical excellence and training.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Entry on Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within six months.
• Experience in Rheumatology Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management.
• Contribute to the development of rheumatology services.
• Participate in training, education, and audit activities.

Skills

Rheumatology Medicine

Teaching

Clinical Audit

Education

MBBS and MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rheumatology teamwithin the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS FoundationTrust. We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive andcommitment to work in Morecambe Bay. You will be required to have appropriate experience in rheumatology and hold or be within 6 months of obtaining certification from the General Medical Council (CCT).

You will be expected to:

Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management;

To contribute in the ongoing development of rheumatology servicesfor the local population across the Bay.

The role also involves participation in training and educationalactivities , administrative, teaching, continuing medical educationand audit activities whilst maintaining clinical excellence within theservice.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rheumatology team within the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT). We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work across Morecambe Bay.

Full time, but applications would be welcome from those wishing to work part time.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department who are seeking a replacement Consultant Rheumatologist to join a team of 6 consultants, 4 specialist registrars, 3 GPSI's, specialist nursing staff and fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties.

This is a replacement post and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-looking rheumatologist. There is no GIM commitment for this post.

The post is for a full-time contract (10 PAs) but the option to work flexibly (less than full time) exists if it is the candidate's preference. The job is available as soon as a successful candidate is appointed.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-B0560525

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

Job description Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job description Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS and MRCP, or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within six months of interview

Experience Essential

• Depth and breadth of Rheumatology Medicine following completion of approved STR training programme or equivalent.
• Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department.

Desirable

• Experience at locum consultant level.

Skills, ability and knowledge Essential

• Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.

Teaching Essential

• Evidence of teaching appropriate to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.

Audit Essential

• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific audits in the last 18 months.

Management Ability Essential

• Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS and MRCP, or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within six months of interview

Experience Essential

• Depth and breadth of Rheumatology Medicine following completion of approved STR training programme or equivalent.
• Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department.

Desirable

• Experience at locum consultant level.

Skills, ability and knowledge Essential

• Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.

Teaching Essential

• Evidence of teaching appropriate to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.

Audit Essential

• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific audits in the last 18 months.

Management Ability Essential

• Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service development

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

Employer's website

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