Rheumatology Locum Consultant: Sponsorship Available

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rheumatology team within the Croydon Healthcare NHS Trust. We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work in Croydon. You will be required to have appropriate experience in rheumatology and hold or be within 6 months of obtaining certification from the General Medical Council (CCT).

You will be expected to:Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case managementTo contribute in the ongoing development of rheumatology services for the local population across Croydon.The role also involves participation in training and educational activities , administrative, teaching, continuing medical education and audit activities whilst maintaining clinical excellence within the service

This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department who are seeking a new Consultant Rheumatologist to join a team of 5 consultants, 1 Trust registrar, 2 FY2’s, specialist nursing staff and fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties. There is opportunity to join specialist lung ( monthly)and lupus (weekly) MDT with GSTT, weekly radiology MSK MDT, monthly departmental teaching sessions, weekly grand rounds.

Main duties of the job

This post is intended

to complement the existing expertise within the department

to provide teaching to undergraduates, post graduates & trainees and any other member of staff.

To contribute actively to all aspects of the hospital affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Department/Division.

General Responsibilities

To provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients, inpatients.

To be actively involved in MDT meetings providing cover for colleagues as required

To provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors.

To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions. To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements.

To support the Hospital’s Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.

To contribute to all other aspects of the Division and Hospital’s affairs, including relevant Directorate meetings where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology (or within 3 months of CCT at the time of interview)

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent)
  • Current ALS certification
  • Teaching, leadership or management qualification

Clinical Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • At least 5 years’ substantive NHS experience at Specialty Registrar (SPR) level (or equivalent), with experience across all areas of Rheumatology
  • Experience managing a broad range of rheumatological conditions including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, osteoporosis and crystal arthritis
  • Ability to provide inpatient, outpatient and urgent rheumatology care, including ward referrals and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) referrals

Desirable

  • Specialist interest aligned to service needs
  • Experience in biologic therapies and/or musculoskeletal ultrasound
  • Experience of service development and quality improvement

Leadership, Teaching & Governance

Essential

  • Demonstrated leadership within multidisciplinary teams
  • Understanding of clinical governance and medical audit
  • Experience of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching and training

Desirable

  • Educational supervision experience
  • Evidence of completed audit projects resulting in service improvement
  • Research activity and/or publications in Rheumatology

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: 10 September 2026

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