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Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- AUDIT
Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- PHYSICAL
Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- RESEARCH
Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- TEACHING
Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- TRAINING
Should have completed a recognised training programme in Rheumatology
- MANAGEMENT
Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- ELIGIBILITY
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility to work in the UK.
- QUALIFICATIONS
MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- LANGUAGE SKILLS
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or have achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5). If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director
- FITNESS TO PRACTISE
Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Effective interpersonal skills.
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN SPECIALTY/SUBSPECIALTY
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Rheumatology
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- RESEARCH
Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
- TEACHING
Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- MANAGEMENT
Attendance at recognised management course.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant higher degree
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Leadership potential
- CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN SPECIALTY/SUBSPECIALTY
Experience in osteoporosis and/or musculoskeletal medicine
Job summary
This is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Rheumatologist, with special interests in experience and interest in a subspecialty area. This post will be available from October 2026 for a period of 6 months This post will deliver 10PAs supporting the Rheumatology team. The post-holder will provide Clinical duties, mainly outpatient based in general and subspecialty Rheumatology. There will be opportunities to deliver service improvements. The post will be based at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To deliver care to patients attending Rheumatology outpatients clinics at CAH Out-patient clinics, specifically including ultrasound, early arthritis and general rheumatology but can also be expanded to other subspeciality clinics within the constraints of the job plan To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the CSU and across the trust. To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Rheumatology department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department. Experience in rheumatology research will be valued for this.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 29 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 001727
- Job locations: Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4SA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Karen Cox Position Business Manager Email karen.cox12@nhs.net Phone number 0113 3924863 Shortlisting Date: 13 October 2026 Interview Date: 20 October 2026
Locum Consultant in the department of Rheumatology
The successful applicant should hold accreditation in MRCP in the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants should have established skills across Rheumatology. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Shouvik Dass
Consultant in Rheumatology
Tel: 0113 3924569
Why you should join our Team
The Rheumatology department in Leeds is internationally renowned for treatment and research and offers the highest levels of service, and access to world class treatment in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
The Clinical Service Unit at Chapel Allerton Hospital consists of the Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Rheumatology and Dermatology and complex rehabilitation services.
The Rheumatology department is predominantly based at Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds. We have dedicated facilities for outpatient clinics, including imaging facilities with MSK ultrasound in clinic, inpatient wards and a day case unit. In addition to 20 substantive consultants there is a strong middle grade workforce of specialist trainees and clinical nurse specialists.
The department is closely linked to the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre and the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, which are both on site at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
The department provides secondary and tertiary services including as a regional specialist centre of excellence.
What you will bring to the role
You will deliver care to patients attending Rheumatology outpatients clinics at CAH
- Out-patient clinics, specifically including ultrasound, early arthritis and general rheumatology but can also be expanded to other subspeciality clinics within the constraints of the job plan
- To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant specialist teams within the CSU and across the trust.
- To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Rheumatology department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
This post is for 6 months at 10 PAs per week. The post is mainly outpatient based as a Locum Consultant in Rheumatology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Experience and interest in a subspecialty area is desirable.
Proposed Job Plan - The post consists of 10 PAs with 9 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1 PA of supporting professional activity (SPA).
The appointee must hold accreditation in MB BS (or equivalent), MRCP (or equivalent). Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant - Rheumatology with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Rheumatology role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150569.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.
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