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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Rheumatologist to join a highly regarded and supportive Rheumatology department in Yorkshire and the Humber.

This is a newly established consultant post, created to expand an effective and experienced rheumatology team comprising established consultants, specialist nurses, and multidisciplinary colleagues. The service offers a friendly work culture, strong collaboration among consultants, and excellent quality-of-life opportunities.

Candidates must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT/CESR at the interview stage.

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality consultant-led Rheumatology care.
• Manage outpatient rheumatology services, including routine and urgent referrals.
• Work collaboratively with specialist nurses and allied health professionals.
• Provide expert advice to colleagues across the organisation.
• Liaise with GPs, social care, and external organisations.
• Maintain service standards and contribute to future development.

Teaching / Education

• Teach junior doctors, nurses, AHPs, and wider staff groups.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Support trainee supervision, appraisal, and accreditation duties.

Governance / Audit

• Participate in audit and clinical effectiveness programmes.
• Support Clinical Governance frameworks and quality improvement.
• Maintain appraisal, CME, and specialist accreditation requirements.

Management / Leadership

• Contribute to the Directorate and Trust strategy.
• Participate in service planning and improvement projects.
• Help shape future Rheumatology services.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• MBBS / equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP (or equivalent)
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatology or within 6 months of CCT/CESR
• Broad Rheumatology training and consultant-level capability
• Commitment to audit and service development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• MD / MSc / PhD or higher qualification
• Additional Rheumatology diplomas
• Specialist interest complements the current team
• Research publications
• Leadership/management experience
• Teaching innovation experience

Department Strengths

• Established consultant team
• Highly experienced prescribing nurse specialists
• Dedicated biologics service
• Strong links with orthopaedics, dermatology, gastroenterology, and ophthalmology
• Participation in national registries and research studies
• Supportive research culture with university collaboration

Personal Attributes

• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Reliable and professional
• Flexible and resilient
• Motivated to improve services
• Strong leadership potential
• Patient-focused communicator