Consultant Rheumatologist

Sussexcommunity; Worthing; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Sussex is seeking a Consultant Rheumatologist to join their team. The role involves providing comprehensive services, including outpatient clinics, ward referrals, and administrative duties, with opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will work predominantly at Worthing Hospital and will be part of a supportive environment committed to staff wellbeing and education.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive support programs

Qualifications

• Full and specialist GMC registration or eligibility within six months of interview.
• UK-trained candidates must have CCT in Rheumatology or be within six months of obtaining it.
• Interest in Paediatric & Adolescent Rheumatology, Vasculitis, or EIA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinics: assessment of new patients and follow-up reviews.
• Participate in clinical audits and regional/national audits.
• Provide telephone and email advice to GPs and other health professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of clinical risk management

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Full and specialist GMC registration

Higher Degree

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Consultant Rheumatologist

The closing date is 22 May 2025

We are seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant Rheumatologist. The appointee will work with Consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive service for residents across West Sussex. The Rheumatology department is part of the MSK Directorate including Trauma and Orthopaedics and Pain Management. The post will be based predominantly at Worthing Hospital, with some sessions at other Trust locations. This post is available on a 10 programmed activities (PAs) basis. The role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development and service contribution.

Main duties of the job

1. Outpatient clinics: assessment of new patients, follow-up reviews, joint injections, procedures, and reviews of patients seen by specialists and CNSs.
2. Ward referrals and DCC duties: review of inpatients with rheumatic complaints and participation in weekly radiology MDTs.
3. Administrative duties: dictation and signing of clinic letters, reports, and referral letters; prescribing biologics, osteoporosis, DMARDs; medical reports.
4. Advice services: providing telephone and email advice to GPs and other health professionals.
5. Clinical audit: developing audit proposals, collecting data, presenting findings, and participating in regional/national audits.
6. Supervision: clinical and educational supervision of CNSs and assistants.
7. Governance and Education: involvement in Trust governance, supporting medical student education, with opportunities for research and managerial interests. Strong links exist with KSS Deanery and Brighton & Sussex Medical School.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We promote inclusion, support staff wellbeing, and are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer and a Veteran Aware Trust. We prioritize compassionate care and staff wellbeing, offering extensive support programs and flexible working. As a university trust, we value learning, teaching, and research, supporting your growth throughout your career. We look forward to your application and to welcoming you to UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

• Full and specialist GMC registration or eligibility within six months of interview. UK-trained candidates must have CCT in Rheumatology or be within six months of obtaining it at interview. Non-UK trained candidates must provide evidence of equivalent qualifications, confirmed by GMC by the AAC date.
• Higher Degree.

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Understanding of clinical risk management.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and staff.
• Interest in Paediatric & Adolescent Rheumatology, Vasculitis, or EIA.

Knowledge

• Experience inside and outside the specialty.

Organisation & Planning

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding NHS operations, governance, and resource constraints.
• Managerial skills evidenced by achievements or courses.

Teaching Skills

• Interest and commitment to teaching.
• Recognized teaching qualification.

Academic & Research

• Participation in audit.
• Research experience, publications, prizes, and honors.

Career Progression & Attributes

• Appropriate career progression.
• Strong communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A disclosure submission will be required to check for any criminal convictions.