Job summary
As a Rheumatology Consultant, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating patients with a wide range of rheumatic diseases and conditions. Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting thorough patient assessments and medical histories.
Diagnosing and managing conditions such as arthritis, lupus, gout, and other autoimmune diseases.
Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, including blood tests and imaging studies.
Educating patients and their families about disease management and treatment options.
Participating in clinical research and staying updated with the latest advancements in rheumatology.
Providing mentorship and training to junior medical staff and students.
Main duties of the job
At Connect Health we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services with a patient-centered approach. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Rheumatology Consultant to join our dynamic team, and our team of professionals are committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
About us
Connect Health is the largest and most experienced independent community healthcare provider in the UK encompassing mental health, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, tier-2 MSK (musculoskeletal), chronic pain, long Covid, First Contact Practitioners (FCP) and rheumatology services, serving over 375k NHS patients pa across 29 NHS ICBs (Integrated Care Boards).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and rewarding our colleagues. We continue to reward our staff with competitive salaries and a great range of employee benefits. These include:
A minimum of 5% of your hours is bespoke personal development time
A proven roadmap to Consultant-level practice for those that wish to develop this level of capability.
Access to an internal network of Consultant clinicians (medical and AHPs) that provide leadership, educational, research and clinical support.
Access to the full content (live and recorded sessions) of the Connect Clinical Education Academy
Access to support and engagement with our entire MDT clinical workforce via
Emergency clinical on call rota
Clinical supervision
Coaching and mentoring
Online clinical resource and chat network
Internal conferences and study days
Clinical support tools/pathways
Up to 30 days holiday (plus public holidays)
option to buy additional annual leave
an additional day off for your birthday
online discounts portal
employer pension contributions
salary sacrifice schemes
an employee assistance programme
performance related pay rewards
team building/away days
reimbursement of professional body membership fees for clinicians
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and rewarding our colleagues. We continue to reward our staff with competitive salaries and a great range of employee benefits. These include:
A minimum of 5% of your hours is bespoke personal development time
A proven roadmap to Consultant-level practice for those that wish to develop this level of capability.
Access to an internal network of Consultant clinicians (medical and AHPs) that provide leadership, educational, research and clinical support.
Access to the full content (live and recorded sessions) of the Connect Clinical Education Academy
Access to support and engagement with our entire MDT clinical workforce via
Emergency clinical on call rota
Clinical supervision
Coaching and mentoring
Online clinical resource and chat network
Internal conferences and study days
Clinical support tools/pathways
Up to 30 days holiday (plus public holidays)
option to buy additional annual leave
an additional day off for your birthday
online discounts portal
employer pension contributions
salary sacrifice schemes
an employee assistance programme
performance related pay rewards
team building/away days
reimbursement of professional body membership fees for clinicians
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialisation in Rheumatology.
Experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialisation in Rheumatology.
Experience
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
