Consultant in Rheumatology

This is an exciting Consultant Rheumatologist position in a welcoming and well-established department within a dynamic healthcare setting. This role offers an opportunity to shape services, support an expert team, and deliver outstanding care to a diverse patient population.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Consultant Rheumatologist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality clinical services. This is a full-time position, with an option to explore specialist interests, such as connective tissue diseases, metabolic bone disease, or early inflammatory arthritis, depending on your expertise.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing outpatient rheumatology clinics, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of a wide spectrum of rheumatological conditions
• Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team that includes specialist nurses, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals
• Contributing to the development and delivery of clinical pathways to ensure patient-centred care
• Participating in teaching and training sessions for junior doctors and other team members
• Supporting research and audit activities, enhancing the department's contribution to evidence-based practice
• Involvement in the on-call rota, which provides an excellent work-life balance with no general medicine commitments

The Hospital

The hospital is a modern and forward-thinking facility, offering a full range of services to its surrounding community. It boasts state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities, including an advanced radiology suite and a dedicated infusion unit. The rheumatology department is highly regarded, with strong links to regional specialist centres. The team includes several consultants, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient care. The hospital has approximately 400 beds, providing both inpatient and outpatient services. The environment is supportive, fostering professional growth through robust training and development programs.

The Location

Located in a vibrant and picturesque area, this role offers the chance to live in a region that beautifully combines urban amenities with easy access to rural tranquillity. The area boasts excellent schools, a strong sense of community, and a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Whether you prefer bustling market towns, scenic countryside walks, or a thriving arts and dining scene, this region offers something for everyone. Excellent transport links connect the area to major cities, making it an ideal location for those with family ties elsewhere in the UK, or simply wish to explore what other regions have to offer!

The Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP or equivalent
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Rheumatology (or eligibility within six months of interview)
• Demonstrated expertise in managing a broad range of rheumatological conditions
• Commitment to teaching, clinical audit, and service development

Desirable Criteria:

• Additional subspecialty interest in areas such as connective tissue diseases or osteoporosis
• Evidence of research activity, including publications or presentations at professional conferences
• Leadership experience within a multidisciplinary team

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, simply send your CV to apply@bdiresourcing.com. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address, or use the enquiry form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.