Consultant in Rheumatology

Job summary
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant in Rheumatology. The successful candidate will two established consultants. This is a substantive post in Rheumatology for approximately, amounting to approximately 10 Pas, to be worked mutually flexibly across the week. Rheumatology in North Cheshire and Mersey is mainly Out-patient based. The department received around 2000 new referrals per annum, and provides circa 10 000 appointments per annum, including nurse lead appointments. We receive an average 5 ward referrals/week. All Consultants are expected to complete a minimum of 42 of their 52 fixed sessions within a full year. Leave requests with 6 weeks' notice. Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent qualifications, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and listed on the Specialist Register or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment. The appointee will be expected to work within the shared care agreement. The Rheumatology Department receives referrals through urgent referral pathway to an early arthritis clinic and a temporal arteritis pathway with Vascular Ultrasound support. There is also an Electronic Advice and Guidance service run by consultants. The Rheumatology team has a Registrar who takes part in the Merseyside Deanery rota who also is a trainee in general medicine.

Job responsibilities
The Rheumatology service has dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy support on both sites and secretarial support as well. The successful candidate is welcome to develop his/her own specialty interest. The Rheumatology Department has access to ultrasound equipment, and a portion of the clinics offer ultrasound screening for the early diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis. Candidates with an interest in Ultrasound are welcome. This post is subject to NHS Employment Check Standards including a DBS check (formerly CRB). An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post which includes a check of the Vulnerable Adults List and may include the Childrens List and/or the Independent Safeguarding Authorities (ISAs) barred lists. A charge of £44 will be made to successful candidate(s), which will be deducted from the first 3 months salary. In addition to this you will also be required to re-pay any future costs that may arise in relation to DBS fees.

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Rheumatology. Able to offer expert clinical opinion on all aspects and Rheumatology. Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of it being issued).
• Participation in Clinical Audit
• Good knowledge/understanding of Clinical Governance. Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of Clinical Governance
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatology or eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the time of the interview and hold a Licence to Practice.
• MB ChB or Equivalent.
• MRCP
• Medically fit to fulfil all aspects of the post
• Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
• Satisfactory DBS Disclosure check
• Caring, honest and reliable
• Able to foster good working relationships with staff
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Able and willing to work with Consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, nonclinical duties
• An interest which improves the core clinical service for patients with rheumatic problems presenting to the Trust. Developing skills in Ultrasound for screening.
• Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic with a 'can do attitude' and to make decisions

Desirable

• MD
• PhD

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Employer's website: https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/

Contact
Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr H Sadik, hala.sadik@nhs.net, 07711759740

Closing date: 18 November 2026
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