Job summary
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.
Please see our interactive candidate information pack for more information on this opportunity and working at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
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, ratedGoodby 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.
Salisbury is a beautiful place to live & work, we are close the to the New Forest & coast with easy access to London & local airports. Visitwww.experiencesalisbury.co.ukfor more information on the area.
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.
Details Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
269-MD924
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Job description Job 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.
Please see our interactive candidate information pack for more information on this opportunity and working at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description Job 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.
Please see our interactive candidate information pack for more information on this opportunity and working at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification Qualifications and Specialist Training Essential
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
* Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT
Experience Essential
* General medical experience
* Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in rheumatology
* Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable
* NHS experience
* Rheumatology Experience
Management Experience Essential
* Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff
* Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors
Person Specification Qualifications and Specialist Training Essential
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
* Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT
Experience Essential
* General medical experience
* Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in rheumatology
* Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable
* NHS experience
* Rheumatology Experience
Management Experience Essential
* Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff
* Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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