Overview
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At Pennine MSK we are seeking a dynamic and patient-focused Consultant Rheumatologist to join our community-based rheumatology service. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality, outpatient-led care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that puts patients at the heart of what we do. Working across modern community outpatient clinics, you will deliver specialist assessment, diagnosis and management for a range of inflammatory and non-inflammatory rheumatological conditions, with a strong emphasis on continuity of care and accessibility for local populations.
About The Role
* You will manage Pennine MSK outpatient clinics within community settings, supported by experienced specialist nurses, physiotherapists, and primary care colleagues.
* Provide expert clinical input for conditions including RA, axial SpA, PMR, gout, connective tissue diseases, and osteoporosis.
* Work closely with local GPs to promote early diagnosis and evidence-based management, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.
* Participate in MDT meetings, virtual clinics, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to service development, innovation, and pathways to enhance patient experience.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience as a Consultant Rheumatologist with the ability to work in community outpatient settings.
* Ability to collaborate with GPs, specialists, nurses and other clinicians to deliver integrated care.
* Willingness to participate in MDTs, virtual clinics and quality improvement activities.
What We Offer
(Details aligned to the organisation’s description.)
About The Organisation
Pennine MSK is committed to transforming outpatient care and ensuring specialist services are delivered closer to home. Our integrated model brings together community and acute pathways, enabling timely, coordinated, and patient-centred rheumatology care. Please see our detailed job description for more information on our service.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Dr Robert Ley, Medical Director & Consultant Rheumatologist, robert.ley@nhs.net
Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.
To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent employee survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: career development, regular CPD opportunities including secondments, mentoring, apprenticeships and events. We offer a competitive salary, flexible work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/
Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice. We encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view Vita Health Group’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Data shared throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. If your application is unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.
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