Consultant Rheumatologist
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The closing date is 10 March 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Rheumatologists to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to pursue a career in Rheumatology. The successful candidates will join an innovative established team of Consultants, Resident Doctors, Specialist Nurses and Dexa Technicians providing outpatient, inpatient and diagnostic care.
We will be advertising for 1.5 WTE, the post‑holders will work with colleagues to support and develop Rheumatology services for the local population. These positions operate across our three sites: Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital.
Applicants must have full GMC registration. MRCP (UK) is desirable.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a whole time equivalent substantive Consultants in Rheumatology based at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidates will be expected to work across our three sites, Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital.
Duties include approximately 5 outpatient clinics per week; intermittent inpatient care for GIM patients, electronic triaging, advice & guidance and the potential for Dexa reporting for our Dexa service.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer. At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information: https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will work closely with other Consultants, Resident Doctors, Nursing staff, Dexa Technicians, Managers, Medical Secretaries, Admin and other staff across the hospital sites, to deliver clinical services, partake in clinical governance, support clinical leadership to enhance patient safety and experience.
Candidate will be required to have contact with patients, patients carers/relatives, and General Practitioners.
Please read job description for more details about the vacancy. The post is appointable while the JD is pending approval by the royal college.
Person Specification
* MRCP
* Completed (or within 6 months of obtaining) Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) in Rheumatology/GIM
* On the GMC specialist register for rheumatology
* BSc / MD / PhD
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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