# Consultant Rheumatologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-rheumatologist/76bbed75-f7ae-4f82-a6e9-01213af80c65 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-rheumatologist/76bbed75-f7ae-4f82-a6e9-01213af80c65.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Ashton Under Lyne - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Rheumatology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £109,725 - £145,478 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-07T14:21:44.256Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/AshtonunderLyne/Tameside_Glossop_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Rheumatology/Rheumatology-v7978018 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7978018?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview ### Consultant Rheumatologist We are looking for 1 dynamic and motivated individual to join our Rheumatology Department at Tameside. The hospital team currently consists of 4 consultants, with an expanding specialist pharmacy and nursing team,  The department has good links with the University of Manchester and other Rheumatology centres within the North West Deanery and also with Primary Care colleagues locally. This post represents an exciting opportunity to join one of the pioneering integrated care organisations in the country which is transforming the way care is delivered to improve the health of the population it serves. Not only does this post provide exposure to a variety of clinical settings but also the opportunity to be at the core of transforming our services to provide a truly integrated model of health care to our population. The Rheumatology team have been pivotal in some key service transformations within the Trust such as implementing Model A (DMARD) hospital transition, developing an Early Arthritis Pathway, Giant Cell Arteritis Pathway and initiating a Fracture Liason Service. The ambition is for the Rheumatology workforce to continue to expand throughout 2025 with the addition of Consultant post. We are happy to consider applications for full time or part time candidates. Informal discussions and/or visits to meet the team are more than welcomed. ### Main duties of the job Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a consultant on a 10 Programmed Activity (PA) job plan in the specialty of Rheumatology. Part time or flexible working (e.g. weekends and evenings) will be considered. Specialist interests (such as research) will also be considered for the right candidate. The role will include assisting in optimising pathways enhancing the service offered to the local community and linking in with tertiary centres with opportunities to participate in junior doctor training and research. We are committed to driving service improvements promoting best practice in the management of patients with rheumatological diseases, including inpatient admissions and outpatient clinics. Candidates will be required to manage the workload of the Rheumatology Department. You should be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or be in receipt of the Certificate of Specialist Training (CCT) within six months of the date of interview. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded. The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. ## Person Specification ### Desirable **Desirable** - Evidence of relevant peer reviewed paper and other publications - Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments ### Essential **Essential** - Wide experience in Rheumatology - Good understanding of clinical governance - Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change - Evidence of participation of research - Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals - Appropriate Home Office status to undertake a career post in the UK ## Documents - [hospital site map (jpg, 160.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2829) - [hospital floor plan (pdf, 50.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1204) - [candidate recruitment pack (pdf, 917.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10260455) - [rheumatology consultant job description (pdf, 600.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10260454) ## 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.