Consultant Rheumatologist

Nhsscotland; City of Edinburgh, Haddington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider seeks a Consultant Rheumatologist for a full-time role at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will contribute to the rheumatology service and lead clinical research initiatives. Applicants must have Full GMC Registration and be eligible for the GMC Specialist Register. The position involves working both at the hospital and potentially at other NHS facilities. A commitment to diversity and support for disabled candidates is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
• Demonstrate equivalent training for non-UK applicants.
• Portfolio Pathway route applications require substantive consultant post award.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the general rheumatology service.
• Develop the department's clinical research portfolio.
• Conduct regular clinics at both Western General Hospital and East Lothian Community Hospital.

Skills

Full GMC Registration

Clinical research skills

Leadership in clinical settings

Education

Higher specialist training leading to CCT

Job description

Consultant Rheumatologist - WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL

Reference 238811

Western General Hospital

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in the Western General Hospital.

The main remit will be to contribute to the general rheumatology service. The unit benefits from excellent relationships with colleagues in many specialties within a university teaching hospital environment. The department has a strong focus on clinical research and it is anticipated that the post-holder will take a leading role in developing the departments portfolio of clinical research in psoriatic arthritis.

The post will be based at the Western General Hospital in North Edinburgh. It is anticipated that the post holder will also undertake regular clinics at East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington. It is possible that the post-holder may be required to work in other areas of NHS Lothian in the future depending on the development of Rheumatology services. The consultants clinical duties will be reviewed at least annually through job planning.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

For an informal discussion please contact:
Professor Stuart H Ralston , Clinical Director Rheumatology
[e-mail] or [e-mail]
0131 651 8743

If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.

We cannot accept CVs as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

Closing date: 07/03/2026

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Interview Date: 09/04/2026