Consultant in Rheumatology

Job summary
Consultant in Rheumatology
10 sessions per week
Permanent
Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

Main duties of the job

• This is a full-time Consultant Rheumatologist post (10.0 Programmed Activities).
• The successful candidate will join a supportive and multidisciplinary Rheumatology team comprising two full-time consultants, one SAS doctor, four Clinical Nurse Specialists, and dedicated administrative support.
• This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of Rheumatology services at George Eliot Hospital.
• The successful applicant will be encouraged and supported to develop a specialist interest and, where desired, contribute to the general medical on-call rota.
• The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in and further develop our Early Arthritis Service, including dedicated early arthritis clinics. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is an established component of the service, supporting the timely assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with inflammatory arthritis.
• Candidates with an interest or expertise in rheumatology ultrasound will be particularly welcomed and supported in developing this aspect of the service.
• This is an exciting time to join our growing service and play a key role in shaping its future.

The post also provides opportunities for close collaborative working with colleagues at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, including participation in joint multidisciplinary team meetings, governance activities, and service development initiatives.

About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

• The job plan below is an indicative example of a job plan. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder, colleagues and the Directorate Clinical Director soon after the commencement date and will be effective from that date.
• The Job Plan, a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives, will be reviewed periodically. Annual consultant appraisals will be carried out as part of the National Revalidation process.
• The post holder will have access to secretarial support from two band four secretaries and a band three team secretary.
• Along with radiology including MRI, CT and Ultrasound service. The service also has access to pathology services and full operational support from General and Operational Managers.
• The balance between Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities and Supporting programmed Activities (SPA) will be agreed with the candidate as part of the initial job planning process.
• For a full time post it is anticipated that 7.5-8.5 programmed activities (PA) will be for DCC, 1.5-2.5 PAs for SPA.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights.

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Thorough & broad training in adult rheumatology
• Teaching and commitment to education post- and under- graduate levels

Desirable

• Higher qualification in education

Academic Achievements
Essential

• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit

Desirable

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
• Experience of having supervised and supported research students

Key Skills
Essential

• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
• Interested in service design and development

Desirable

• Attended a course in NHS leadership
• Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups
• Ability to lead a team

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentation)
• Ability to work within a multi-professional and multi-disciplinary framework
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent personal time and management skills

Other
Essential

• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Good previous attendance record
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, College Street, Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ, United Kingdom
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