Salary
£78,409 to £128, 409 depending on experience +5% HCLA
Contractual hours
37.5
Basis
Part time
Region
South East
Job category/type
Clinical
Date posted
09/09/2025
Job reference
REQ002005
Rheumatology Consultant
Part Time Flexible
£78,409 - £128,409, depending on experience plus 5% HCLA
Locations within the South West Essex area
About Us:
At Connect Health we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services with a patient-centered approach. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Rheumatology Consultant to join our dynamic team, and our team of professionals are committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
Join us at Connect Health and make a difference in the lives of patients with rheumatic pain. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and compassionate Rheumatology Consultant to our team
Job Description:
As a Rheumatology Consultant, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating patients with a wide range of rheumatic diseases and conditions. Your responsibilities will include:
* Conducting thorough patient assessments and medical histories.
* Diagnosing and managing conditions such as arthritis, lupus, gout, and other autoimmune diseases.
* Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
* Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
* Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, including blood tests and imaging studies.
* Educating patients and their families about disease management and treatment options.
* Participating in clinical research and staying updated with the latest advancements in rheumatology.
* Providing mentorship and training to junior medical staff and students.
Qualifications:
* Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialisation in Rheumatology.
* Board certification in Rheumatology.
* Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Commitment to continuous professional development and education.
About Connect
Connect Health is the largest and most experienced independent community healthcare provider in the UK encompassing mental health, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, tier-2 MSK (musculoskeletal), chronic pain, long Covid, First Contact Practitioners (FCP) and rheumatology services, serving over 375k NHS patients pa across 29 NHS ICBs (Integrated Care Boards).
Why work for Connect Health?
We are dedicated to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and rewarding our colleagues. We continue to reward our staff with competitive salaries and a great range of employee benefits. These include:
* A minimum of 5% of your hours is bespoke personal development time
* A proven roadmap to Consultant-level practice for those that wish to develop this level of capability.
* Access to an internal network of Consultant clinicians (medical and AHPs) that provide leadership, educational, research and clinical support.
* Access to the full content (live and recorded sessions) of the Connect Clinical Education Academy
* Access to support and engagement with our entire MDT clinical workforce via
* Emergency clinical on call rota
* Clinical supervision
* Coaching and mentoring
* Online clinical resource and chat network
* Internal conferences and study days
* Clinical support tools/pathways
* Up to 30 days holiday (plus public holidays)
* option to buy additional annual leave
* an additional day off for your birthday
* online discounts portal
* employer pension contributions
* salary sacrifice schemes
* an employee assistance programme
* performance related pay rewards
* team building/away days
* reimbursement of professional body membership fees for clinicians
These benefits are our way of saying thank you to our colleagues.