Consultant in Rheumatology

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Rheumatologist to join our department. We offer a consultant led and delivered service which allows long term doctor patient relationships. If you enjoy patient care then this is the place to work. There are opportunities to develop a special interest as well as undertake research to allow you to grow your career. There are no on call duties nor GIM commitments. This post can be on either a full-time or part-time basis there could also be a possibility of making a part time post into full time if complemented with research and/or internal medicine.

Main duties of the job

To provide a service in Rheumatology with responsibility for outpatients, day case rheumatology procedures and in-patient referrals requiring rheumatology specialist input. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave. Participate in medical audit and research as appropriate. Ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Person Specification

Education and Teaching

Desirable

  • Teaching experience / qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Subspecialty training or equivalent such as in connective tissue disease

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
  • Please confirm your GMC registration number
  • Eligible to be included on the Specialist register – CCT expected within 6 months of interview date or
  • Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
  • MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
  • MRCS specialist qualification or equivalent

Clinical Skills

Desirable

  • Training in musculoskeletal ultrasound

Management Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective team working skills
  • Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
  • Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
  • Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
  • Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses

Research and Audit

Essential

  • Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable

  • Relevant research published in peer review journal

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).

Closing Date: 26 July 2026

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.