Consultant Rheumatologist

NHS; Stanford on Soar; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service in Stanford on Soar is seeking a Consultant Rheumatologist to deliver high-quality outpatient care within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration and experience with inflammatory conditions. This role offers a competitive salary, professional development, and various on-site amenities including a gym and swimming pool.

Benefits

Access to learning and development

Free parking

Gym and swimming pool

On-call supplement

Qualifications

• Experience working with inflammatory and rheumatological conditions.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
• Entry onto GMC Specialist register.

Responsibilities

• Attend and lead rheumatology clinics.
• Provide clinical leadership and promote best practices.
• Supervise and train junior medical colleagues.

Skills

Experience with inflammatory conditions

Leadership

Communication

Education

Full GMC registration

Entry onto GMC Specialist register

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)

Job description

Consultant Rheumatologist – Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC)

Closing date: 11 December 2025

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant Rheumatologist to provide high‑quality outpatient Rheumatology care within a multidisciplinary Defence Rheumatology Service (DRS) at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) in Stanford Hall. The role requires sound judgement, the ability to deliver excellent care under pressure, and collaboration with wider defence medical teams.

Main Duties

• Attend and lead rheumatology clinics and review clinics as per the job plan
• Provide clinical leadership to deliver a high‑quality service and promote evidence‑based best practice in line with relevant literature and guidelines
• Lead and support a team of Rheumatology Specialist Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHPs) to deliver an occupationally focused Rheumatology and Rehabilitation service
• Coordinate surgical, medical, rehabilitation, psychological and social care input to ensure a patient‑centred, integrated, biopsychosocial model of care
• Act as subject‑matter expert, collaborating with the Civilian Service Manager or Officer in Command Force Regeneration in operational team lead roles
• Supervise and train junior civilian and military medical colleagues, including audit & quality improvement projects (QIPs)

For the full list of duties please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Benefits

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role
• Working culture that encourages inclusion and diversity
• Free parking, gym, swimming pool and hot tub, on‑site shop
• Golf course, running track, cinema, officers’ mess membership
• On‑call supplement

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working with inflammatory and rheumatological conditions
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• Entry onto GMC Specialist register
• Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent – please provide registration number

Selection Process

Applicants will be assessed at application and interview stages against CV evidence of required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and membership (Section 1), and against behaviours: Leadership, Effective Decision‑making, Communication, Developing Self and Others, Working Together.

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 per annum, pro‑rata for part‑time.