Consultant in Rheumatology

Stgeorges; City of London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Healthcare Provider in London is seeking a dynamic Consultant Rheumatologist to deliver personalized patient care and engage in multidisciplinary collaboration. The role requires full GMC registration and CCST in Rheumatology, with opportunities for training and development. The salary range is £109,725 to £145,478 per year, and the position is full-time.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical training equivalent to UK CCST in Rheumatology.
• Ability to independently manage clinical care.
• Experience in teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for care of patients in charge.
• Coordinate clinical services within the care group.
• Train doctors and develop Rheumatology services.

Skills

Clinical governance understanding

Communication skills

Leadership

Computer literacy

Education

Full registration with the GMC

CCST in Rheumatology

MRCP (UK or Ireland)

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant Rheumatologist to join our team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The main duties of the role will be providing personalised care for patients in an outpatient setting, responding to GP advice and guidance requests, triaging new referrals and providing ward consultations to inpatients. You will also contribute significantly to multidisciplinary teams whilst receiving support for your own specialist development. There are also opportunities to support education and training of junior doctors and to get involved in research via the department's close links with St George's University.

We are interested in appointing a motivated and highly competent doctor to this post, and you will have the opportunity to further develop high quality rheumatology services across St George's and Queen Mary's Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

• Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge.
• Work closely with consultant colleagues in the Rheumatology care group to ensure proper functioning of the Care Group, appropriate coordination of clinical services and continuity of care for patients.
• Work as part of the clinical team to ensure that the waiting list targets are met.
• Continually update education in Rheumatology and GiM and fulfil CME and GMC revalidation requirements.
• Take part in the training of undergraduate and postgraduate doctors and in the professional development of other staff groups in relation to Rheumatological clinical care.

About Us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted: 13 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 200MC712790-7284832-CA5

Job location: St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached to the advert for the full job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential Education

• Full registration with the GMC
• CCST in Rheumatology (or within 3 months of date of interview)
• MRCP (UK or Ireland)

Desirable Education

• PhD or MD

Essential Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining the UK CCST in Rheumatology and GiM
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Understanding and experience of all aspects of clinical governance
• Teaching medical undergraduates, postgraduates, nursing and other healthcare professionals

Desirable Experience

• Established expertise in a specialist field of rheumatology
• Experience in the design, recruitment, conduct and analysis of clinical trials
• Experience in basic scientific research
• Original research publications in peer‑reviewed journals

Essential Skills

• Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to lead, organise and manage
• Computer‑literate in Office applications

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of IT‑based patient information systems

Essential Personal

• A caring and sensitive attitude to patients and colleagues
• Ability to work independently and in a multi‑disciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing medical education

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT

Website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/