Consultant Rheumatologist

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant Rheumatologist to join their specialized team. The role involves providing expert out-patient care, contributing to service development, and participating in educational activities. Ideal candidates will be fully accredited and possess strong clinical skills. Applications are welcomed for both full-time and part-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fully accredited for Higher Specialist Training or equivalent.
• Graduate degree in relevant field.
• Current BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management.
• Contribute to the development of rheumatology services.
• Engage in training and educational activities.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Sound clinical judgment

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Effective communication skills

Motivation and integrity

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Membership of relevant Specialist Societies

MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Consultant Rheumatologist

The closing date is 14 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rheumatology team within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work in Leicester. 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). Applications are especially welcome from applicants with a sub-specialty interest in Young Adult.

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

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 12 consultants, 1 specialty doctor, 5 specialist registrars, 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, and would especially welcome applications with a sub-specialty interest in Young Adults.

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

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
• Current BLS Certification
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.

Experience/Clinical Skills

• Fully trained in Rheumatology as per requirements of HST committee (Rheumatology) or equivalent
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.

Management

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
• Awareness of Service Development issues.
• Evidence of management and administration experience.
• Management training on an accredited course.

Communication Skills

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Motivation

• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Audit/Quality Improvement

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit
• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Research

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.

Teaching

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to asses clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Equality & Diversity

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviors

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviors

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust