Consultant Rheumatologist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a substantive consultant to join its expanding Rheumatology network. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive outpatient care without on-call commitments, while also developing a sub-specialty interest. The successful applicant will work closely with a team of experienced professionals, contribute to research programs, and play a vital role in training junior staff. With a commitment to excellence and compassionate care, this position promises a fulfilling career in a supportive environment that values inclusion and professional growth.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent required for the role.
• CCST or on specialist register expected.
• GMC registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for rheumatology patients.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to their training.
• Engage in research programs and clinical trials.

Skills

Clinical Care Responsibility

Expert Clinical Opinion

Teaching Clinical Skills

Team Collaboration

Research Participation

Education

MRCP or equivalent

CCST or Specialist Registration

GMC Registration

Job description

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We’re looking for a new substantive consultant to join our Rheumatology departments at the Mile End Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital sites, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. The post is 10 PAs, with 8 PAs at Mile End Hospital and 2 PAs at Whipps Cross Hospital. This is following the partial retirement of one of our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Rheumatology network composed of 17 Consultant Rheumatologists across the whole of Barts Health. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing general out-patient adult rheumatology care, without out-of- hours on-call commitment. The post also offers the opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest. There is expectation that a successful candidate would engage with existing research programs and clinical trials across Barts Health.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with other consultants in the department delivering a comprehensive specialist service for rheumatology patients. The appointee will be expected to contribute in the following ways:

The post holder will fully participate in the care of Rheumatology patients, working closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive care both in and out of the hospital. This includes liaison with general practice with regard to the ongoing management of patients with chronic conditions. The post holder will be expected to average 5 clinics per week with a case-mix of new and follow up patients with clinic numbers consistent with the RCP guidelines as set out in the document ‘Consultant physicians working with patients’ (2013).

A successful candidate will be responsible for the care of patients admitted under their care and supervise management of such patients. This includes liaison with other specialists and agencies.

Supervise junior staff working with them and contribute fully to their training, appraisal and assessment. Participate in the teaching of medical students and postgraduates.

Working for our organisation

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent
• CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
• GMC registration
• Evidence of participation in research

Knowledge

• Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty
• Axial Spondyloarthropathy or metabolic bone disease

Training Expected

• Higher Specialist Training in Rheumatology
• Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical skills
• Experience of audit management
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates

Personal Skills

• Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
• Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working

Personal Qualities

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
• Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Caring attitude to patients
• Commitment to continuing medical education

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Created on 02/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom