Rheumatology Consultant

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

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Location

Thornton Heath, England

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Salary

£109,725 - £145,478 per annum on pro-rota basis + London Weighting

Profession

Medical doctor

Grade

Consultant

Deadline

13 Jul 2025

Contract Type

Permanent

Posted Date

26 Jun 2025

Job overview

This is a full time clinical post. The aim of the post holder would be to work in the rheumatology department. A wide range of inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue disorders are seen as well as soft tissue rheumatism.

The post holder would be expected to support the Early Arthritis and Biologics Clinic as well as reviewing in-patient Rheumatology referrals. Excellent training and supervision will be provided. There is an option to enrol for a part-time MSc in Rheumatology at Guys Hospital. This is a 2 year programme and supervision for the research project will be fully provided by one of the Rheumatology consultants.

There is plenty of opportunity to get involved with audit and research within the department as well as teaching medical students from St George’s Hospital Medical School.

Main duties of the job

This post is intended

to complement the existing expertise within the department
to provide teaching to undergraduates, post graduates & trainees and any other member of staff.
To contribute actively to all aspects of the hospital affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Department/Division.
To provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients, inpatients.
To be actively involved in MDT meetings providing cover for colleagues as required
To provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors.
To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions. To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements.
To support the Hospital’s Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.
To contribute to all other aspects of the Division and Hospital’s affairs, including relevant Directorate meetings where appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is intended

to complement the existing expertise within the department
to provide teaching to undergraduates, post graduates & trainees and any other member of staff.
To contribute actively to all aspects of the hospital affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Department/Division.
To provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients, inpatients.
To be actively involved in MDT meetings providing cover for colleagues as required
To provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors.
To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions. To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements.
To support the Hospital’s Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.
To contribute to all other aspects of the Division and Hospital’s affairs, including relevant Directorate meetings where appropriate.