Consultant Rheumatologist
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Worthing, BN11 2DHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 November 2026
16 days leftJob description
We are seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant Rheumatologist. The appointee will work with Consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive servi...
- Outpatient clinics: assessment of all new patients at their first appointment; review of follow-up patients; discussion and review of follow-up patients seen by Speciality Doctors and clinical nurse specialists (CNS); joint injections and other procedures.
- Ward referrals and other DCC duties: specialist review of inpatients referred by other medical teams with rheumatic complaints; weekly combined radiology MDT.
- Administrative duties directly related to this: out-patient clinic letter dictation and signing; blood and imaging report signing; result letter dictation; GP referral letter grading; prescription of biologic drugs, parenteral osteoporosis and DMARD medication; medical report writing.
- Telephone and email advice: giving advice on the management of rheumatic diseases to GPs, allied health professionals, other specialists.
- Clinical audit: writing local audit proposals and reports; collecting clinical audit data; presenting results; participation in regional and national clinical audits (data collection).
- Clinical and educational supervision of CNSs and clinical assistants
- Involvement with the Trust Clinical Governance programme. There will be a commitment to supporting the education of medical students from Brighton (BSMS) in their placements, and the potential to develop managerial and research interests. There are strong links to the KSS Deanery and Brighton & Sussex Medical School.
- Rheumatology On-Call Commitment: None
Outpatient clinics: assessment of all new patients at their first appointment; review of follow-up patients; discussion and review of follow-up patients seen by Speciality Doctors and clinical nurse specialists (CNS); joint injections and other procedures.
Ward referrals and other DCC duties: specialist review of inpatients referred by other medical teams with rheumatic complaints; weekly combined radiology MDT.
Administrative duties directly related to this: out-patient clinic letter dictation and signing; blood and imaging report signing; result letter dictation; GP referral letter grading; prescription of biologic drugs, parenteral osteoporosis and DMARD medication; medical report writing.
Telephone and email advice: giving advice on the management of rheumatic diseases to GPs, allied health professionals, other specialists.
Clinical audit: writing local audit proposals and reports; collecting clinical audit data; presenting results; participation in regional and national clinical audits (data collection).
Clinical and educational supervision of CNSs and clinical assistants
Involvement with the Trust Clinical Governance programme. There will be a commitment to supporting the education of medical students from Brighton (BSMS) in their placements, and the potential to develop managerial and research interests. There are strong links to the KSS Deanery and Brighton & Sussex Medical School.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Essential
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- FRC/MRC specialty - e.g. FRCS, MRCP, etc. or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
- If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Rheumatology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
- If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable: - Higher Degree; - PhD Rheumatology
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of advanced skills in management of general rheumatology and rare autoimmune rheumatic conditions
- Evidence of interest in CTD/ vasculitis
- Evidence of competency injecting joints
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge
Desirable: - oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential: - oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.; - oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable: - oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential: - oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable: - oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential: - oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable: - Research experience; - Publications; - oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential: - oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential: - oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
How to apply
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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