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Medacs Healthcare; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Flexible working options

24/7 support

CPD opportunities

NHS and private sector opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is seeking a Consultant Rheumatologist to support a growing rheumatology service in the UK. You will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care across outpatient and diagnostic pathways, with exposure to early arthritis services and complex inflammatory conditions.

The role emphasizes collaborative working with pharmacists, physiotherapists and extended‑scope clinicians, with opportunities to contribute to service development and training within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• GMC registration and licence to practise required.
• Minimum 6 months NHS experience.
• Strong outpatient rheumatology experience.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD/professional development.
• Experience with service development, teaching or quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient rheumatology clinics with specialist assessment and treatment planning.
• Contribute to early arthritis pathways and subspecialty clinics.
• Manage inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis and metabolic bone disorders.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and engage in audit/research activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous working

Education

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

Job description

Consultant Rheumatologist to support a growing rheumatology service, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care across outpatient and diagnostic pathways.

This role offers a varied clinical caseload, including early arthritis services, complex inflammatory conditions and long‑term condition management. We welcome consultants who are keen to contribute to service development and help shape care models alongside specialist pharmacists, physiotherapists and extended‑scope clinicians.

About You

You're a Consultant Rheumatologist who enjoys working in a busy outpatient setting and takes pride in delivering compassionate, evidence‑based care. You communicate confidently, work collaboratively with colleagues and bring a calm, considered approach to managing complex rheumatic disease.

You're keen to further develop your specialist interests while contributing positively to a cohesive, patient‑focused rheumatology service.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver rheumatology outpatient clinics, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Contribute to enhanced services such as early arthritis pathways and subspecialty clinics
• Provide evidence‑based management of inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis and metabolic bone disorders
• Offer clear, supportive advice to patients, families, GPs and healthcare partners
• Monitor disease activity, treatment outcomes and long‑term progress, escalating concerns where appropriate
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards
• Work collaboratively with physiotherapy, pharmacy, CNS teams and wider MDT colleagues to ensure continuity of care and a positive patient experience
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• At least 6 months NHS experience, with a good understanding of NHS systems and processes
• Strong outpatient rheumatology experience, including complex inflammatory disease management
• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
• Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, patient‑centred approach
• Subspecialty interest such as early arthritis, connective tissue disease or vasculitis
• Experience supporting service development, teaching or quality improvement
• Involvement in audit or research activity

Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare

• Competitive pay with weekly payroll
• Flexible working options
• 24/7 support from our dedicated team
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities across NHS and private sector settings
• Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare is a leading healthcare staffing agency, trusted by the NHS and private sector for over 30 years. We are committed to supporting Consultant Rheumatologists with flexible opportunities, career development and a supportive working environment.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.