Locum Consultant in Rheumatology

NHS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Warrington seeks a Locum Consultant in Rheumatology. This temporary position covers maternity leave and offers the chance to join a team of established consultants. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Rheumatology, strong decision-making skills, and eligibility for GMC registration. The role involves providing clinical opinions and participating in shared care agreements in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of broad training and experience in Rheumatology.
• Participation in Clinical Audit and understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Eligible to enter the GMC Specialist Register within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of consultants in delivering Rheumatology services.
• Work within shared care agreements.
• Develop specialty interest and provide clinical opinions.

Skills

Thorough training and experience in Rheumatology

Good decision-making skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent verbal and written English skills

Education

Entry on GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatology

MB ChB or Equivalent

MRCP

Job description

Locum Consultant in Rheumatology

The closing date is 04 December 2025

Main duties of the job

Warrington & Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant in Rheumatology. This is to cover a period of maternity leave, the successful candidate will join three established consultants. This is a temp/fixed term post in Rheumatology for approximately 12 months, amounting to approximately 6 Pas, to be worked mutually flexibly across the week. Rheumatology in Warrington and Halton is mainly Out-patient based. The department received around 2000 new referrals in 2020, and provided 10 000 appointments, including nurse lead appointments. We receive an average 5 ward referrals/week. All Consultants are expected to complete a minimum of 42 of their 52 fixed sessions within a full year. Leave requests with 6 weeks' notice. Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent qualifications, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and listed on the Specialist Register or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment. The appointee will be expected to work within the shared care agreement. The Rheumatology Department receives referrals through urgent referral pathway to an early arthritis clinic and a temporal arteritis pathway with Vascular Ultrasound support. There is also an Electronic Advice and Guidance service run by consultants. The Rheumatology team has a Registrar who takes part in the Merseyside Deanery rota who also is a trainee in general medicine.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Job responsibilities

The Rheumatology service has dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy support on both sites and secretarial support as well. The successful candidate is welcome to develop his/her own specialty interest. The Rheumatology Department has access to ultrasound equipment, and a portion of the clinics offer ultrasound screening for the early diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis. Candidates with an interest in Ultrasound are welcome. This post is subject to NHS Employment Check Standards including a DBS check (formerly CRB). An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post which includes a check of the Vulnerable Adults List and may include the Childrens List and/or the Independent Safeguarding Authorities (ISAs) barred lists. A charge of £44 will be made to successful candidate(s), which will be deducted from the first 3 months salary. In addition to this you will also be required to re-pay any future costs that may arise in relation to DBS fees.

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Skills and knowledge

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Rheumatology. Able to offer expert clinical opinion on all aspects and Rheumatology. Able to take full and Personal Specification independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. o Highly motivated and enthusiastic with a 'can do o attitude' and to make decisions

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Rheumatology. Able to offer expert clinical opinion on all aspects and Rheumatology. Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. o Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of it being issued). o Participation in Clinical Audit o Good knowledge/understanding of Clinical Governance. Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of Clinical Governance

Qualifications

• oEntry on GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatology or eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the time of the interview and hold a Licence to Practice.
• oMB ChB or Equivalent.
• oMRCP
• o? MD
• oPhD

Specific Role requirement

• Medically fit to fulfil all aspects of the post o Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post o Satisfactory DBS Disclosure check o Caring, honest and reliable o Able to foster good working relationships with staff o Excellent verbal and written skills in English o Ability to co -operate in a democratic team environment o Able and willing to work with Consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, nonclinical duties o An interest which improves the core clinical service for patients with rheumatic problems presenting to the Trust. Developing skills in Ultrasound for screening. o Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC o

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.

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Dependant on experience