Rheumatology Consultant — Outpatient Lead & Service Builder

Uhmb; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust invites applications from Specialist Registered Consultants or those close to CCT/CESR within six months of interview to join our rheumatology service across Morecambe Bay. The appointment is full-time, with scope to accommodate requests for less than full-time commitments.

Primary duties include outpatient clinics, early diagnosis, MDT participation, and engagement in education, teaching, audit and junior staff supervision, with potential for a

Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS and MRCP or equivalent.
• Essential: Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Essential: Entry on Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within six months of interview.
• Desirable: Experience in Rheumatology and NHS settings.
• Desirable: Teaching and audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist outpatient opinion and case management.
• Contribute to development of rheumatology services for the local population.
• Participate in training, teaching, and audit activities while maintaining clinical excellence.
• Possible dual specialty role consideration.
• Delivery of outpatient clinics and MDT participation.
• Supervision of junior medical staff and involvement in reviews in line with GMC and NHS expectations.

Skills

Rheumatology Medicine

Teaching skills

Audit involvement

Clinical governance

Education

MBBS

MRCP

GMC Registration

Specialist Register/CCT within 6 months

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust invites applications from Specialist Registered Consultants or those close to CCT/CESR within six months of interview to join our rheumatology service across Morecambe Bay. The appointment is full-time, with scope to accommodate requests for less than full-time commitments.

Primary duties include outpatient clinics, early diagnosis, MDT participation, and engagement in education, teaching, audit and junior staff supervision, with potential for a