Physician: Rheumatology (Consultant)

ProMedical; Wales; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMedical Personnel Ltd in Wales seeks a Consultant Rheumatologist to deliver consultant-led rheumatology services across outpatient clinics and MDT meetings in a hospital setting. The locum role runs ASAP for 4 months, with a 10-session post and daytime on-call duties.

The post requires GMC registration, NHS consultant experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. You will supervise junior doctors and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, supported by a stable structure and

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Entry on the Specialist Register for Rheumatology or eligible.
• Recent NHS Consultant-level Rheumatology experience.
• Right to Work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Consultant-led Rheumatology services across outpatient clinics and MDT meetings.
• Undertake approximately six direct clinical care clinics weekly.
• Participate in weekly MDT radiology and complex case meetings.
• Contribute to the daytime on-call rota (1:6).
• Support the CNS team within the Rheumatology Day Unit.
• Provide supervision and training support to resident doctors.
• Assist with prescription administration while recruitment is ongoing.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary working

Mentoring junior doctors

Education

Full GMC registration

Specialist Register for Rheumatology

NHS Consultant experience

Job description

About ProMedical

At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported NHS and independent healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions. As a framework-approved supplier, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Consultant Rheumatologist to support a service in Wales.

This locum opportunity running ASAP for 4 months, offering a structured Consultant post within a well-established rheumatology service. The role is ideal for experienced Rheumatologists looking to contribute to outpatient, MDT, and on-call services while supporting multidisciplinary colleagues and trainee doctors.

Key Details

• Pay: TBC
• Location: Wales
• Setting: Hospital
• Contract Type: Temporary Locum
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 4 months
• Shift Pattern: 10-session post
• On-Call: 09:00-17:00, 1:6 rota
• Pay Method: PAYE

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver Consultant-led Rheumatology services across outpatient clinics and administrative sessions
• Undertake approximately six direct clinical care clinics as part of the weekly timetable
• Participate in weekly MDT radiology and complex case meetings
• Contribute to the daytime on-call rota (1:6)
• Support the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team within the Rheumatology Day Unit
• Provide supervision and training support to resident doctors
• Assist with prescription administration responsibilities while pharmacist recruitment is ongoing
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care

What We're Looking For

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on the Specialist Register for Rheumatology or equivalent eligibility
• Recent NHS Consultant-level Rheumatology experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary working skills
• Ability to support junior doctor development and service delivery
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (please note we do not offer visa sponsorship)

Why Work with ProMedical

Working with ProMedical gives you access to reliable, well-structured opportunities across NHS and independent healthcare settings, supported by a team that understands both clinical delivery and candidate needs. We focus on making the process straightforward and consistent, from onboarding through to placement, with dedicated support at every stage.