Consultant Rheumatologist

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

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Consultant Rheumatologist to provide high-quality patient care within their innovative team. The successful candidate will hold GMC registration and have a strong background in Rheumatology, contributing to both clinical practice and education.

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC with a valid licence to practice.
• Completed Specialist Training or equivalent.
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Rheumatology services.
• Work flexibly with team members to ensure quality care.
• Participate in teaching and training of healthcare professionals.

Skills

Independent practitioner

Clinical experience in Rheumatology

Teaching skills

Management skills

Education

Full and Specialist registration with the GMC

MRCP or equivalent

Rheumatology Specialist Exam

MD or PhD or equivalent

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Rheumatologist

The closing date is 06 July 2025

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.

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

• 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
• MD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical experience

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

Teaching and training

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

Continuous Professional Development

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

Management and Administration

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

Clinical governance and audit

• Experience in performing clinical audit.
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.

Personal attributes

• 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

• 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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearpro rata per annum