Consultant Rheumatologist, Preston | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is inviting applications for a full-time Consultant Rheumatologist position at the Minerva Health Centre in Preston. The role involves joining a dynamic team and involves responsibilities including providing clinical supervision and engaging in educational activities. Applicants should be fully registered with the GMC and hold or be close to achieving a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). Flexibility in working patterns is supported, fostering a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Study leave budget

Relocation package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a License to Practice.
• CCT required or must be within 6 months of achieving it.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Engage in clinical supervision and education.
• Participate in study leave and development opportunities.

Skills

Fully registered with the GMC

License to Practice

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Enthusiasm

Education

CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT

Job description

Consultant Rheumatologist – Preston (10PA)

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Rheumatologist at the Minerva Health Centre in Preston. The post is full time (10 PAs) and offered as a substantive contract.

The Rheumatology Service in Central Lancashire is an established community‑based service. The Minerva Health Centre provides accommodation for a range of community teams and services that provide ongoing treatment and care to people with long‑term conditions. The service is part of an Integrated Musculoskeletal Service which includes rheumatology, MSK, physiotherapy, community pain and CFS service. In‑reach is provided to the local acute trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant colleague to join this forward thinking, dynamic team. There is an extensive multi‑disciplinary team consisting of four Consultant Rheumatologists, a Consultant Physiotherapist, five Clinical Nurse Specialists, two Occupational Therapists, two Physiotherapists and a dedicated Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and have a License to Practice, hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of interview.

The role

• 2 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
• Excellent peer support group
• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Relocation package available.

At our Trust, we are really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical and Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

The Job Description has been submitted to the Royal College of Physicians for review and approval.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi‑time.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025