Consultant Rheumatology

NHS Forth Valley; Scotland; Remote; GBP 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS Forth Valley invites applications for a Consultant in Rheumatology. The post is substantive with 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) including up to 2 PAs of SPA, or part-time considered.

The successful candidate will join a consultant-led Rheumatology team, providing high quality clinical services at FVRH, with opportunities for research and academic development within a supportive regional network.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully registered Rheumatologist with GMC
• Broad Rheumatology training and clinical experience required
• Evidence of continued academic and professional development desired

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Rheumatology service within a consultant-led team
• Contribute to teaching and peer review within the department
• Participate in the General Medical rota if required
• Support research and development activities where possible

Skills

Rheumatology training

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical governance

Education

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians

GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of award of a CCT

Job description

Consultant in Rheumatology

Substantive post

10 PAs (including up to 2 PA of SPA) or Part Time considered

Salary Scale - £115,331 - £153,247 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.

NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Consultant colleague to the post of Consultant in Rheumatology.

The successful applicant will join the consultant-led Rheumatology team and will share responsibility for providing an excellent and comprehensive clinical service in Forth Valley. NHS Forth Valley is committed to supporting research and development within specialty teams. We would welcome applications from individuals with a research interest and can support dedicated time within research subject to discussion.

If applicants are interested, there is also the option of participating in the General Medical rota within Forth Valley Royal Hospital.

NHS Forth Valley provides acute services for a population of approximately 310,000 people in Central Scotland. Acute services, emergency and complex care, and planned services are provided for at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (FVRH)

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Applicants will be in possession of Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, and expected to have broad Rheumatology training, be registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT. Applicants applying under the Portfolio pathway must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department and meet key staff. Informal enquires should be directed to John Harvie ([e-mail]) Clinical Lead for Rheumatology or Dr Sean Kerrigan, Consultant Rheumatologist ([e-mail])

Reference number: 263909

Closing date: 30th November 2026

Interview date: 15th December 2026

NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.