Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant Rheumatologist to join our dynamic and forward thinking Rheumatology team comprising 8 Consultants (3 part-time), junior medical staff, Specialist nurses and a full Allied Health Professional (AHP) team. The Rheumatology team is also part of the Integrated Musculoskeletal, Pain and Rheumatology Service (IMPReS) working closely with the rest of the specialties to provide prompt and excellent care. The post will be based predominantly at Royal Blackburn Hospital, however there will be some sessions at other Trust locations. This post is available on a full time 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) basis, however applicants looking for part-time work are also welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The post offers excellent opportunities for you to develop as a consultant and also contribute to service development and shape the future of the Trust's Rheumatology Service. For an appropriately dual-trained candidate, additionally sessions supporting the work of the medical division will be possible.
The post holder will be expected to play an active role in Junior Medical Staff Training and Undergraduate and Postgraduate Teaching alongside Clinical Audit, Research and Clinical Governance. Research is encouraged and full facilities are available.
About us
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a large, integrated healthcare organisation.
With over 7800 staff and 970 in-patient beds, we are a large provider of Acute District General and Specialised Hospital services, as well as Community Services and Childrens Mental Health Services.
Our Board is professional, ambitious and capable.
Our vision is 'To be widely recognised for delivering safe, personal and effective care'.
Quality and safety are at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to providing harm free care. Our fabulous, highly trained staff are key to our growing reputation as a great place to receive treatment, as well as a great place to work.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
435-MQ03-26
Job locations
Royal Blackburn Hospital
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
Job description
Job responsibilities
RCP approval pending.
The job consists of roughly 7.5 sessions of direct patient related activity in rheumatology, 2.5 PAs of Supporting Professional Activities.
In brief the patient related activity comprises 3 weeks of predominantly outpatient work, with every fourth week being predominantly ward / referral work as Consultant of the week (please see example timetable at end of job description.) It is expected that the appointee would run their clinics to Royal College guidelines with 6 new patients or 12 follow ups or a combination per 1 PA clinic session. If specialist / complex clinical services are developed, then this may reduce numbers of patients expected. Where there is travel between sites travel time would appropriately reduce the clinic time / activity. There is no out of hours on call commitment for Rheumatology, but it is expected that consultants would support the medical on call service with urgent Rheumatological advice if required. Facilities are available for home working up to 1 day a week, currently SPA does not have to be undertaken on site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
RCP approval pending.
The job consists of roughly 7.5 sessions of direct patient related activity in rheumatology, 2.5 PAs of Supporting Professional Activities.
In brief the patient related activity comprises 3 weeks of predominantly outpatient work, with every fourth week being predominantly ward / referral work as Consultant of the week (please see example timetable at end of job description.) It is expected that the appointee would run their clinics to Royal College guidelines with 6 new patients or 12 follow ups or a combination per 1 PA clinic session. If specialist / complex clinical services are developed, then this may reduce numbers of patients expected. Where there is travel between sites travel time would appropriately reduce the clinic time / activity. There is no out of hours on call commitment for Rheumatology, but it is expected that consultants would support the medical on call service with urgent Rheumatological advice if required. Facilities are available for home working up to 1 day a week, currently SPA does not have to be undertaken on site.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
* CCST in Rheumatology (or within 6 months of accreditation)
* MRCP or equivalent
* Management training Course
* Educational Training - Clinical Supervision competent
Desirable
* MD or PhD
* MSc / higher qualification in rheumatology
* ACLS / ALS
* Educational Training - Educational Supervisor competent
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
* CCST in Rheumatology (or within 6 months of accreditation)
* MRCP or equivalent
* Management training Course
* Educational Training - Clinical Supervision competent
Desirable
* MD or PhD
* MSc / higher qualification in rheumatology
* ACLS / ALS
* Educational Training - Educational Supervisor competent
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Royal Blackburn Hospital
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
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Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Royal Blackburn Hospital
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
Employer's website
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