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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Rheumatologist to join a supportive and forward-thinking Rheumatology service in Yorkshire and the Humber. This substantive post offers the chance to work within a consultant-led department delivering high-quality outpatient and inpatient rheumatology care with excellent multidisciplinary support.

The successful candidate will join an established team of consultants, specialist nurses, trainees, therapists, and administrative staff. This role offers a strong work-life balance, with no mandatory General Internal Medicine commitments and no routine on-call duties, alongside opportunities to develop subspecialty interests, pursue education, improve services, and conduct research.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide comprehensive Consultant-led Rheumatology services for outpatients and inpatients.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage a broad range of rheumatological disorders, including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, osteoporosis, and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Deliver new patient clinics, follow-up clinics, urgent inflammatory arthritis pathways, and giant cell arteritis services.
• Review ward referrals and provide specialist inpatient consultation.
• Work collaboratively with specialist nurses to manage DMARDs and biologics, monitor pathways, and provide patient education.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and regional case discussions.
• Supervise and support junior doctors, foundation trainees, and speciality trainees.
• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including grand rounds and training sessions.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and service development.
• Participate in research projects and innovation initiatives where appropriate.
• Provide cover for consultant colleagues during periods of annual or study leave.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatology, or within 6 months of CCT
• CESR applicants are welcome where eligible

Desirable

• Higher specialist qualification or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in Rheumatology at Consultant or senior trainee level
• Ability to independently manage general Rheumatology cases
• Experience delivering outpatient and inpatient Rheumatology care
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience

Desirable

• Subspecialty interest, such as connective tissue disease or inflammatory arthritis
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound training

Audit / Research / Governance

Essential

• Evidence of clinical audit and implementation of service improvements
• Understanding of governance and quality standards

Desirable

• Published research in peer-reviewed journals
• Participation in clinical research projects

Teaching & Leadership

Essential

• Experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Strong teamwork and organisational skills
• Ability to contribute to leadership and service development

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification
• Previous management training or leadership roles