Job Overview
Consultant Rheumatologist – Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
Posting date: 07 May 2026 – Closing date: 22 June 2026
Responsibilities
* Manage day‑to‑day workload of the Rheumatology Department, including inpatient admissions and outpatient clinics.
* Optimise patient pathways and link services with tertiary centres to provide an integrated care model.
* Participate in junior doctor training and deliver teaching to medical students and multidisciplinary teams.
* Lead audit and research projects that drive service improvement; evidence of audit work that has resulted in change is preferred.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical pathways such as the Early Arthritis Pathway, Giant Cell Arteritis Pathway and Fracture Liaison Service.
Qualifications
Essential
* Full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid license to practice.
* Admittance to the Specialist Register or receipt of a Certificate of Specialist Training within six months of interview.
* Primary Medical Qualification (e.g., MB ChB).
* MRCP UK or Ireland and MRCP Rheumatology.
* Wide experience in rheumatology and strong knowledge of clinical governance.
* Evidence of participation in research and teaching of juniors, medical students or other health‑care professionals.
* Appropriate Home Office status to undertake a career post in the UK.
Desirable
* Postgraduate degree.
* Evidence of peer‑reviewed research publications.
* Research skills, including publication of articles and commitment to research methodology.
Application Requirements
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be in receipt of a Certificate of Specialist Training within six months of interview. The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Skilled worker sponsorship for the UK will be considered.
Joining Details
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum (Hospital medical and dental staff)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time (10 Programme Activity, with flexible part‑time or weekend options considered for the right candidate)
Contact
Consultant Rheumatologist – Dr Lucy Coates
Email: lucy.coates@tgh.nhs.uk
Phone: 01619 226787
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