# Rheumatology Locum Consultant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rheumatology-locum-consultant/cd3ee629-35bd-44cc-81bc-294e311136ce - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rheumatology-locum-consultant/cd3ee629-35bd-44cc-81bc-294e311136ce.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Croydon Health Services NHS Trust - **Location:** CUH - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Rheumatology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £109,725 - £145,478 per annum on pro-rota basis + London Weighting - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (6 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-27T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-13T12:31:15.996Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Croydon/Croydon_Health_Services_NHS_Trust//-v8133561 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8133561?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rheumatology team within the Croydon Healthcare NHS Trust. We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work in Croydon. You will be required to have appropriate experience in rheumatology and hold or be within 6 months of obtaining certification from the General Medical Council (CCT). You will be expected to: Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management To contribute in the ongoing development of rheumatology services for the local population across Croydon. The role also involves participation in training and educational activities , administrative, teaching, continuing medical education and audit activities whilst maintaining clinical excellence within the service This is a great opportunity to be part of the Rheumatology Department who are seeking a new Consultant Rheumatologist to join a team of 5 consultants, 1 Trust registrar, 2 FY2’s, specialist nursing staff and fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties. There is opportunity to join specialist lung ( monthly)and lupus (weekly) MDT with GSTT, weekly radiology MSK MDT, monthly departmental teaching sessions, weekly grand rounds. ### 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 ### 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 ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - Full GMC registration with licence to practise. - MRCP (UK) or equivalent - Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology (or within 3 months of CCT at the time of interview) **Desirable** - Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent) - Current ALS certification - Teaching, leadership or management qualification ### Clinical Experience & Knowledge **Essential** - At least 5 years' substantive NHS experience at Specialty Registrar (SPR) level (or equivalent), with experience across all areas of Rheumatology - Experience managing a broad range of rheumatological conditions including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, osteoporosis and crystal arthritis - Ability to provide inpatient, outpatient and urgent rheumatology care, including ward referrals and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) referrals **Desirable** - Specialist interest aligned to service needs - Experience in biologic therapies and/or musculoskeletal ultrasound - Experience of service development and quality improvement ### Leadership, Teaching & Governance **Essential** - Demonstrated leadership within multidisciplinary teams - Understanding of clinical governance and medical audit - Experience of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching and training **Desirable** - Educational supervision experience - Evidence of completed audit projects resulting in service improvement - Research activity and/or publications in Rheumatology ## Documents - [chs accomodation (pdf, 676.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1725) - [croydon trust values (pdf, 324.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2317) - [chs dbs policy statement (pdf, 53.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=972) - [rheumatology consultant jd (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10431263) - [map of croydon university hospital (pdf, 95.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=974) ## 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.