University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Locally Employed Doctor Higher in Rheumatology
Closing date: 22 January 2026
We are delighted to offer a full‑time Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) post to work in the Rheumatology Department at Solihull Hospital. The post is fixed for 12 months with a view to extend the contract for a further 12 months.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward‑thinking team of Rheumatologists, junior doctors and clinical nurse specialists. The post would be ideal for someone wishing to enhance their skills and develop their career within Rheumatology.
The Rheumatology service has its own dedicated unit that includes an infusion suite and outpatient rooms for delivering daily urgent clinics with some clinics delivered from the main outpatient department.
The appointee will participate in a medical rota covering wards on the Solihull Hospital site.
Main Duties of the Job
* Provide with medical colleagues a quality service to the Trust, with responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to the specialty.
* Day‑to‑day management of inpatients and outpatients.
* Participate in medical cover/rota on the Solihull Hospital site.
* Participate in audit and in continuing medical education.
* Continue to develop and improve the provision of Rheumatology services.
* Comply with continuing medical education requirements of the Royal College.
* Participate in audit and continuing professional development.
* Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive rheumatology service for the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.
* Contribute to the Trust’s corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.
* Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.
* Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.
* Deputise for colleagues, including covering for absences of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.
* Take responsibility for personal and professional development.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job responsibilities
For an informal chat please contact Dr. Asad Khan, Clinical Service Lead on 0121 424 5495.
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC with licence to practice
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
* MRCP or equivalent
Experience
* 2 years experience in General Medicine at an ST2 level and some experience in Rheumatology
Additional Criteria
* Ability to manage and lead a clinical team
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements
* Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
* Experience of audit, knowledge of complaints, ethical issues and Clinical Governance
* Understanding of training systems and active participation in training structures/trainee supervision
* Experience of teaching medical students
* Ability to teach clinical skills
* Evidence of understanding clinical research processes
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
* Ability to work effectively in a team & with colleagues from a wide range of professional and organisational backgrounds
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Ability to understand patient and carer/family requirements
* Ability to persuade and influence
* Good presentational skills including complex clinical & managerial information to a wide range of audiences
* Ability to maintain composure and set high standards of behaviour when under pressure
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Caring and kind attitude to patients
* Ability to work effectively with those who may express strong opposing views
* Occupational Health Clearance
* Flexibility & agreement to undertake routine work during premium time as necessary for service requirements.
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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