Job overview
The role of the consultant would be to provide consultant led care in an out patient setting. This 10 PA post would attract 5 clinic sessions. In addition, the consultant would be required, on a rota basis to see ward referrals, cover the Rheumatology patients in the infusion unit and manage Cinapsis (advice and guidance for GPs). There is the potential to be engaged in research and education.
It is expected that the post holder will build upon the current strengths of the department and develop best quality care across the spectrum of inflammatory disease. The department would encourage specialist interest and development.
There is no out of hours on-call commitment.
Interviews for this post will be held on Monday 13th October 2025.
Main duties of the job
The post will consist of a minimum of 5 clinics per week for a 10 PA contract.
It is expected that at least one clinic will be dedicated to connective tissue disease and one clinic per month to early inflammatory arthritis in accordance with the National early inflammatory arthritis audit.
The holder will be expected to participate in a weekly rota for ward referrals, infusion clinic cover and management of Cinapsis advice and guidance.
The holder will be encouraged to support the registrar and specialist nurses and to participate in educational sessions.
Working for our organisation
We are an innovative trust with a proud heritage & over 250 years of experience. We are driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone, & we are well regarded for the quality of care & treatment we provide.
As an acute Trust, rated Good by the CQC, we have a track record of high performance providing regional & super-regional specialist services: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, the Spires Cleft & the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Centre. We have about 470 beds & employ over 4000 staff.
We have an active education programme with educational links with Southampton Medical School & the Wessex Deanery. Local & National audit is encouraged, there is opportunity to develop a research interest with the support of the Research department.
The local schools offer excellent educational opportunity both in Salisbury & across the region. We are well-served by highly performing independent & state schools, from nursery through to sixth form including two grammar schools which are in the top of the league tables for GCSEs & A levels. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, holiday play scheme & a day nursery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We pride ourselves in being a small, friendly department, with real drive to improve both patient care and the working environment for our staff.
Person specification
Qualifications and Specialist Training
Essential criteria
1. Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
2. Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT
Experience
Essential criteria
3. General medical experience
4. Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in rheumatology
5. Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable criteria
6. NHS experience
7. Rheumatology Experience
Management Experience
Essential criteria
8. Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff
9. Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors
We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:-
10. Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
11. Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 years
12. An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday (after 12 months & non contractual) pro rata
13. Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
14. Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
15. An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
16. Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
17. Cycle to work scheme
18. Uniform provided (where required)
19. On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
20. On site health and fitness club
21. On site car parking (fee's and restrictions apply)
22. Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.