Paediatric Rheumatology Consultant
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS2 8EGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 October 2026
15 days leftJob description
Consultant in Paediatric Rheumatology and Chronic Pain (2 x Part-Time) Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) is delighted to invite applications ...
The successful candidates will join an established team of consultants delivering a tertiary paediatric rheumatology service for children and young people across Bristol and the South West. In addition, one post will become part of the highly specialist multidisciplinary team at the nationally commissioned Bath Centre for Pain Services, which has an outstanding national and international reputation for the assessment and management of chronic pain.
For an informal discussion or to find out more about the role, please contact:
Dr Valerie RogersConsultant in Paediatric Rheumatology and Chronic PainTel: 0117 342 0146Email: valerie.rogers@uhbw.nhs.uk
For further information about the Bath Centre for Pain Services, please visit: www.bathcentreforpainservices.nhs.uk.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Qualifications & Training
Essential: - Full and specialist registration in with the General Medical Council (GMC) or; - Eligible for specialist registration within 12 months of interview
Desirable: - Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in paediatric rheumatology (and chronic pain for post 2)
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of diagnosing and managing paediatric rheumatology diseases and musculoskeletal complaints
- Post 2 - Up to date knowledge on assessing young people with chronic pain conditions and managing their care within a large interdisciplinary team
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable: - Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential: - Knowledge of the principles involved in research; - Evidence of involvement in research; - Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable: - Ability to increase the academic profile of the department; - Evidence of participating in research within musculoskeletal / chronic pain arena
Teaching and Training
Essential: - Experience of teaching medical students.; - Experience of supervising trainees; - Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable: - Formal teaching qualification; - Accreditation as Educational Supervisor
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable: - Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential: - Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances; - Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable: - Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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