# Consultant in Rheumatology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-rheumatology/9f6b7055-3112-410b-8ad4-965f445a6c72 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-rheumatology/9f6b7055-3112-410b-8ad4-965f445a6c72.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Wythenshawe Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Rheumatology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-22T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-15T15:11:03.154Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Rheumatology/Rheumatology-v8258378 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8258378?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview There is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Rheumatology and Acute Medicine or Rheumatology to join the team working across Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington and Altrincham hospitals. Interested applicants are strongly recommended to come and meet the team and to discuss with our leads. We have a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication and flexible working to allow us to get the most out of our work and home lives. We are committed to contributing not just to Medicine and Rheumatology, but to the Trust as a whole in terms of inpatient flow, education, training and management. This appointment will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions. The Job Description indicates the main duties of the post, which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder. This is a full time 10PA post. However, applications for less than full-time work or job shares would also be welcomed. ### Main duties of the job Timetabled PA and SPA Commitments if doing Rheumatology and Acute Medicine Rheumatology - Location | PAs | DCC/SPA Details - Trafford / Altrincham Hospital | 3 | Outpatient Clinics - | 1 | Clinical Triage, inpatient referrals and MDT supervision - | 1 | Patient-related administration - Other | 1 | Supporting professional activities (Teaching/CPD/service development) Acute Medicine - Location | PAs | DCC/SPA Details - Wythenshawe | 2 | AMU/SDEC - On call Wythenshawe | 1 | 1 in 8 weekends - | 0.5 | Patient-related administration - Other | 0.5 | SPA Teaching/Training/CPD Administration/Research/Medical Audit Timetabled PA and SPA Commitments if pure Rheumatology - Location | PAs | DCC/SPA Details - Trafford / Altrincham Hospital | 4.5 | Outpatient Clinics - | 2 | Clinical Triage, inpatient referrals and MDT supervision - | 2.0 | Patient-related administration and attendance at MDT meetings (radiology, biologics MDT) - Other | 1.5 | Supporting professional activities (Teaching/CPD/service development) Indicative Work Plan - | AM | Lunchtime | PM - Monday | Rheumatology Clinic | | SPA/Admin - Tuesday | AMU or SDEC (or Rheumatology clinic if pure job) | | - Wednesday | Rheumatology clinic | MDT | SPA - Thursday | AMU or SDEC (or Rheumatology clinic if pure job) | | Referral triage/inpatient referrals/MDT supervision - Friday | Rheumatology Clinic | | Admin ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Teaching **Essential** - nterest in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff as well as other healthcare workers **Desirable** - Teaching qualification e.g. PG Cert in Med Ed. ### Training **Essential** - Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine (for Acute Medicine post) **Desirable** - Attendance at appropriate professional courses ### Experience **Essential** - Wide experience in all aspects of rheumatology and medicine (where relevant). To be willing to develop skills as appropriate to the service needs **Desirable** - Special interests; Previous experience in managing complex multisystem inflammatory / autoimmune rheumatological conditions, and experience of MDT input ### Qualifications **Essential** - MB BS or equivalent. - Full Registration with the General Medical Council. - MRCP or equivalent **Desirable** - An appropriate higher qualification ### Management/Audit **Essential** - An understanding of the NHS management responsibilities of consultants. Experience of clinical audit **Desirable** - Attendance at an appropriate management course. ### Legal Requirement **Essential** - Inclusion on the Specialist Register - Should either have or be within 6 months of obtaining a CSST in Rheumatology (and general internal medicine for Acute Medicine post) ## Documents - [rheumatology consultant jdsp (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10571872) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [consultant rheumatology functional requirements (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10571874) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.