Consultant Rheumatologist

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a part-time Consultant Rheumatologist. This role involves providing high-quality Rheumatology services in a leading NHS Trust, contributing to innovation, research, and comprehensive patient care while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for GMC registration within six months of interview.
• Must possess broad clinical experience in Rheumatology.
• Experience of teaching student doctors and other clinical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for provision of a comprehensive Rheumatology Service.
• Work flexibly and co-operatively with other team members.
• Participate in the Specialised Rheumatology Centre.

Skills

Independent practitioner in Rheumatology

Broad clinical experience in general Rheumatology

Teaching student doctors

Good communication skills

Education

Full and Specialist registration with the GMC

MRCP or equivalent

Rheumatology Specialist Exam

CCT or within six months of interview

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to appoint one part time, 6PA, substantive Consultant Rheumatologist to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Rheumatology Service. The successful candidate will work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the team in order to provide a high quality, comprehensive service within this teaching hospital environment. To minimise travel between sites the job plan has been designed to ensure that wherever possible the successful candidate will be based at one site each day.

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract. We are looking to continue our work as a Specialised Rheumatology centre.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Details Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

190-STH-25-151

Job locations

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Sheffield

S10 2JF

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• MRCP or equivalent
• Rheumatology Specialist Exam

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical experience Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty of Rheumatology
• Possess broad clinical experience general Rheumatology

Teaching and training Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.
• Experience of teaching/training other clinical professionals.

Continuous Professional Development Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
• Experience of appraisal or equivalent overseas arrangements.
• Ability to organise own learning and time.
• Commitment to life-long learning

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio.
• Membership of appropriate specialist societies.

Management and Administration Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.
• Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
• Ability to lead a team and understanding of leadership skills.
• Able to prioritise and organise work efficiently.

Desirable

• Experience of leadership and change management e.g introduction of a service development, new system of working.

Clinical governance and audit Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit.

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.

Personal attributes Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Research Desirable

• Publications in referred journals.

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• MRCP or equivalent
• Rheumatology Specialist Exam

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical experience Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty of Rheumatology
• Possess broad clinical experience general Rheumatology

Teaching and training Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.
• Experience of teaching/training other clinical professionals.

Continuous Professional Development Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
• Experience of appraisal or equivalent overseas arrangements.
• Ability to organise own learning and time.
• Commitment to life-long learning

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio.
• Membership of appropriate specialist societies.

Management and Administration Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.
• Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
• Ability to lead a team and understanding of leadership skills.
• Able to prioritise and organise work efficiently.

Desirable

• Experience of leadership and change management e.g introduction of a service development, new system of working.

Clinical governance and audit Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit.

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.

Personal attributes Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Research Desirable

• Publications in referred journals.

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Sheffield

S10 2JF

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Sheffield

S10 2JF

Employer's website

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