Job overview
1. Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care in Rheumatology
2. Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
3. Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
4. Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
5. Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
6. Take responsibility for own actions and decisions within the empowerment limits agreed by the Care Group Leadership team
7. Be required to cover for other Consultant colleagues during normal periods of leave
Main duties of the job
8. The clinical workload of the Department and service development
9. The administrative affairs of the Department
10. Reporting on Dexa scans and is encouraged to pursuit their special interest according to the needs of the Department
11. Please note there is no on-call activity associated with the post. The rheumatology department doesn't operate an out of hours on-call service.
Working for our organisation
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
At University Hospitals Tees our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details and information regarding this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualification & Training
Essential criteria
12. Full GMC registriaction
13. Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
14. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
15. MRCP(UK) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
16. Training in appraisal techniques
17. Specialty Certificate exam in Rheumatology
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
18. Ability to undertake the complete audit cycle and to participate in multi-disciplinary audit
19. Experience in the wide range of intra-articular and soft-tissue injections
Desirable criteria
20. Evidence of research or innovative service developments
21. Relevant experience with a specialist interest in connective tissue disease/ vasculitis / adolescent and young adult rheumatology
Experience
Essential criteria
22. Ability to communicate, liaise and negotiate with others.
23. Awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy
Desirable criteria
24. Evidence of management and administration experience
25. Management training
26. Success in obtaining funding for research
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
27. Good leadership skills
28. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
29. Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
30. Good organisational and management skills
31. Supportive
32. Caring attitude to patients
33. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
34. Commitment to good team working and relationships
35. Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
36. Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
37. Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
Desirable criteria
38. Experience in counselling
39. Experience in team working outside of work
40. Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
41. IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.
At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.
We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.
We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Supporting disabled people and people with longterm conditions
We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.
This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at or call us on 01642 854610
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.