Consultant in Rheumatology
The closing date is 11 May 2026
Working part time: 6 sessions hours per week
We are looking to recruit a Substantive Consultant in Rheumatology. The successful candidate will be a part‑time appointment working 3 days in Rheumatology, a growing department with a dynamic and flexible team of enthusiastic consultants and specialist practitioners. We have a well‑established Early Arthritis Clinic, Transitional Adolescent Clinic and sub‑speciality clinics.
We have a well‑established and well supported portfolio of research. We would welcome forward‑thinking colleagues to join us at this time. As a department we have a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to deliver optimal care to our patient population.
Applicants should ideally be on the GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology or be within six months of their CCT date at interview.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the team pro‑rata to be responsible for the care of:
* Mixed pool of patient referrals from the community.
* Mixed pool of patient referrals across specialities, both urgent and routine.
The appointee will lead on the care of:
* Admission prevention via collaboration with the SDEC and the mixed pool of patients referred by the Emergency Medicine Department.
* Additional specialist interest considerations are welcomed.
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MRCP
* ALS
* Registered with the GMC with a licence to Practice
* CCT in Rheumatology with a speciality interest or within 6 months of obtaining this (Alternative route to specialist register e.g. CESR)
* MD/MSc
* Registered on the GMC Specialist Register
* CCT in General Medicine
Teaching & Training
* Experience/Interest in teaching
* Demonstrate the use of Clinical Audit within the Service
* Recognised Teaching Skill Course or Qualification/Higher Degree
* Relevant experience in the undertaking and organisation of Audit
Personal Skills
* Understand importance of Management skills
* Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multidisciplinary team
* Undertaken any relevant management courses
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equal Opportunities and Accessibility
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check, cost will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor if the starting salary does not meet immigration rules.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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