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Job overview
A unique and exceptional opportunity has arisen for a fulltime (10 PAs) post for a General Consultant Rheumatologist with an interest in Behçet’s Disease at the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG). The Rheumatology department at UHLG is formed of the merger of the two legacy departments in Liverpool, based at Broadgreen and Aintree University Hospitals, and comprises a large department of a total of 13 Consultants, 1 Nurse Consultant, 14 Specialist Nurses, and Admin and Data support staff. The department is currently split across 2 sites, though it is anticipated that the department will be consolidated onto a single site in due course. The Behçets Service, within the department of Rheumatology, is one of 3 National Centres of Excellence and is a Highly Specialised Service commissioned by NHS England. The core functions of the service are delivered by a multidisciplinary team comprising two Rheumatologists, a Behçet’s Nurse Consultant and other Consultants in Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Gynaecology and Clinical Psychology, all contributing to a one-stop clinic. The clinical team is supported by a Data Manager and Office Manager. The Liverpool Centre currently has 700 patients with Behçet’s from all over England (and devolved nations) on its books. The aim is to manage these patients on a shared care, hub and spoke basis, interacting with local hospitals as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside Rheumatology colleagues in delivering outpatient services and consulting on inpatient referrals. The post will include:
- General Rheumatology clinics
- One specialist Behçet’s clinic (This may eventually increase to two, depending upon clinical and research interests of the successful applicant)
- Support for Behçet’s service - high-cost drug approvals, telephone advice, meetings with NHSE and the other two Centres.
- Expectation to contribute to service development
- 1:6 rota as consultant of the week (9-5pm) to cover referrals
- 1:6 rota to manage the e-RS (triaging new referrals) and Advice and Guidance
- Participation in Rheumatology MDT (weekly), vasculitis MDT (monthly), specialist regional MDT (once a month)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed information of the role duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Track record in audit
Research
Essential
- Experience of clinical research as a Sub/Co-Investigator, and/or translational research
- Understanding of principles of GCP GCP certification
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Teaching
Essential
- Previous experience of teaching students/ junior doctors / PAMs
Desirable
- Educational supervisor accreditation
- Teaching qualifications or training
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
Management Skills
Essential
- Understand management responsibilities of consultant role
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Strong background in all aspects of general rheumatology with additional experience in systemic IMIDs such as CTDs, SLE or vasculitis
Desirable
- Specialist experience eg Fellowship in systemic IMID related field
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCST in rheumatology (or within 6 months)
Desirable
- Academic/university post Higher degree by research (PhD)
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This advert is for Consultant Rheumatologist with Behcets specialist interest with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Rheumatology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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