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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust NHS Consultant Rheumatologist / General Medicine

The closing date is 01 October 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Consultant in Rheumatology & General Medicine on a full-time permanent basis. The appointee will work with consultant colleagues to provide comprehensive inpatient , Day unit and outpatient services for local residents across East Sussex with a catchment area of approximately 544,000. This post is cross-site, based at EDGH with outreach clinics across community sites Conquest hospital at Hastings and Uckfield community hospital.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Consultant to join the Department of Rheumatology in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The appointee will be an individual with enthusiasm, strong self-motivation and the skills necessary to contribute to the development of our patient-centered rheumatology service.

The post-holder will form part of a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the speciality. The appointee will take an active role in the Rheumatology service, including Ultrasound incorporated fast track GCA clinic with full participation in cross-county clinical activities in our community clinics.

The post will be based at the EDGH Hospital forming part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with colleagues cross site. This includes regular audit, governance and outcome meetings with colleagues based at the Eastbourne District General Hospital.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year based on 10PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-AM037

Job locations

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.

AAC: Wednesday 30th December 2026

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.

AAC: Wednesday 30th December 2026

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT in Rheumatology & General Internal Medicine or equivalent, be on the GMC specialist register
• Full Registration with the GMC and a Licence to Practice
• Expertise in Rheumatology and General Medicine.

Desirable

• Published Research.
• Experience of supervising resident staff.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT in Rheumatology & General Internal Medicine or equivalent, be on the GMC specialist register
• Full Registration with the GMC and a Licence to Practice
• Expertise in Rheumatology and General Medicine.

Desirable

• Published Research.
• Experience of supervising resident staff.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (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).

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.

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Hannah Galloway

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year based on 10PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-AM037

Job locations

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

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