Consultant Rheumatologist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Consultant Rheumatologist. This full-time position offers an attractive salary range from £109,725 to £145,478. The successful candidate will work closely with a team, providing direct clinical care and participating in audits and professional development. Applicants must have MRCP, UK professional registration, and experience in rheumatic diseases. This role is essential to enhance patient care and ensure high standards within the department.

Benefits

Time and financial support for professional development

Access to mentorship programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in acute general medicine.
• Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Good knowledge of the spectrum of rheumatic disease.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the active audit programme.
• Provide direct clinical care for rheumatology patients.
• Support professional activities including governance and service development.

Skills

MRCP

Research and teaching interest

Knowledge of rheumatic diseases

Education

Entry on the Specialist Register via CCT or CESR

Higher degree MD, PhD or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The successful candidate will work closely with the existing rheumatologists. There are ten programmed activities over the typical working week. Eight PAs per week will be dedicated to direct clinical care and two PAs to supporting professional activities such as audit, teaching, appraisal, clinical governance and service development. It is expected that the post holder will participate in the active audit programme in the department and keep up with continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians. The Hospital is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. An active mentoring programme for newly appointed consultants is available and receives positive feedback from participants.

Main Duties of the Job

The Hillingdon Hospital provides a general Rheumatology service for the people of Hillingdon. The department started in April 2002. There are two rheumatology specialist nurses at Hillingdon hospital who run clinics alongside those of the existing rheumatologist. They carry out the preliminary work‑up for patients recommended for biological or targeted synthetic therapies and escalat cmDMARD, bDMARD and tsDMARD therapies to achieve remission. There are weekly radiology meetings with one of the musculoskeletal radiologists. Secretarial and clerical/administrative support is provided by two patient pathway coordinators. The consultant will have access to IT and office accommodation. No on‑call work is envisaged.

About Us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well‑being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while driving forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Date Posted

24 November 2025

Pay Scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year HCA = £2,162

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full‑time

Reference Number

394‑078MS25

Job Location

Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road Uxbridge, London, UB8 3NN

Person Specification

• MRCP
• Entry on the Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR or European Community Rights
• Experience and interest in research and teaching
• Good knowledge of the spectrum of rheumatic disease

Desirable

• Higher degree MD, PhD or equivalent
• Involvement in Undergraduate, postgraduate, GP and Paramedical Education
• Experience in acute general medicine

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).

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UK Registration

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

Employer Details

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road Uxbridge, London, UB8 3NN

Website: https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php