Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Leadership
An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
- Management Skills
Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Management Skills
Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Management Skills
Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Management Skills
Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Management Skills
Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses
- Research and Audit
Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
- Education and Qualifications
Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
- Education and Qualifications
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
- Education and Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification.
- Education and Qualifications
MRCS specialist qualification or equivalent
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Clinical Skills
Training in musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Research and Audit
Relevant research published in peer review journal
- Clinical Experience
Subspecialty training or equivalent such as in connective tissue disease
- Education and Teaching
Teaching experience/qualification
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.
Job responsibilities
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.
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This advert is for Consultant in Rheumatology with The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust in Rotherham, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Rheumatology role. The advertised salary is £109,725 to £145,478 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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