Consultant Rheumatologist

Uhmb; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust invites applications from Specialist Registered Consultants or those close to CCT/CESR within six months of interview to join our rheumatology service across Morecambe Bay. The appointment is full-time, with scope to accommodate requests for less than full-time commitments.

Primary duties include outpatient clinics, early diagnosis, MDT participation, and engagement in education, teaching, audit and junior staff supervision, with potential for a

Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS and MRCP or equivalent.
• Essential: Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Essential: Entry on Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within six months of interview.
• Desirable: Experience in Rheumatology and NHS settings.
• Desirable: Teaching and audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist outpatient opinion and case management.
• Contribute to development of rheumatology services for the local population.
• Participate in training, teaching, and audit activities while maintaining clinical excellence.
• Possible dual specialty role consideration.
• Delivery of outpatient clinics and MDT participation.
• Supervision of junior medical staff and involvement in reviews in line with GMC and NHS expectations.

Skills

Rheumatology Medicine

Teaching skills

Audit involvement

Clinical governance

Education

MBBS

MRCP

GMC Registration

Specialist Register/CCT within 6 months

Job description

Applications are invited from Specialist Registered Consultants or those that are in the process of obtaining your CCT/ CESR within six months of interview.

We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work in Morecambe Bay. You will have appropriate experience in rheumatology.

You will be expected to:

Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management

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

The role also involves participation in training and educational activities, administrative, teaching, continuing medical education and audit activities whilst maintaining clinical excellence within the service.

We would be interested to hear from candidates that may also wish to undertake a dual specialty role.

Expected interview date is likely to be December 2026.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a consultant clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work across Morecambe Bay to join our welcoming existing team.

This full time position, but applications would be welcome from those wishing to work less than full time.

Please see the attached Job Description for a comprehensive indication of the role.

Principal activities will include:

• Delivery of Outpatient clinics
• Making early diagnosis and treatment decisions for patients
• Requesting appropriate diagnostics
• Reviewing diagnostic results
• Maintaining comprehensive records utilising the Trust's ePR
• Attendance and input at MDTs
• Undertaking clinical audits
• Supervision of junior medical staff
• Other associated medical reviews and input in line with GMC requirements, Trust expectations and individual tailored competencies.

Job Plans will be agreed with successful individuals ahead of the commencement of employment.

About us

Situated on the edge of the picturesque Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, UHMBT operates sites at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as from a number of community-based premises across Morecambe Bay.

The FGH and RLI sites are Acute General Hospital sites with Type 1 Emergency Departments, whilst WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, alongside an Urgent Treatment Centre. All three hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery.

As a diverse organisation, we offer excellent support for staff from all backgrounds, with various support groups led by staff to help successful candidates settle in the area.

This is a geographically attractive area within easy reach of all major cities via the national rail network, with cities such as Carlisle, Liverpool, Manchester and Preston within 1-2 hour's travel time. Candidates interested in an outdoor lifestyle will enjoy access to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks alongside the seafront and activities of Morecambe Bay.

Local schools are noted as providing excellent education via the Royal Lancaster Boy's Grammar School and the Lancaster Girls Grammar School alongside a good selection of mixed-sex and private education establishments in easy access.

Job description

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 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.
• Previous NHS experience

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