Consultant in RheumatologyNHS

Job summary

Consultant in Rheumatology

10 sessions per week

Permanent

Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum

Closing Date: Friday 21st 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. **

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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 administrativesupport.
• 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.

Job description

• 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.

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.

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