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Barts Health NHS Trust Locum Consultant in Rheumatology

The closing date is 22 November 2026

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Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust

Consultant Rheumatologist post

Fixed term: 12 months

Part time - 8PAs

Bart's Health NHS Trust are looking to recruit a replacement Rheumatology Consultant on a fixed term basis for 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Rheumatology team at Whipps Cross Hospital, Bart's Health NHS Trust. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing general in-patient and outpatient adult rheumatology care, with out-of- hours and on-call commitments

Rheumatology sits within the Division of Medicine directorate. Barts Health Rheumatology Service has been established for over 50 years and during that time has become recognised as a leading national and international rheumatology centre of excellence. Many members of the teams are leading UK experts in their fields, and all provide high-quality specialist care.

Main duties of the job

Barts Health will employ the successful candidate as a 8 PA consultant for a period of 12 months. This post will be offered as a full time 8 PA Rheumatology job.

The post will span hospitals where there are 20 consultant rheumatologists, 4 SpRs, 8 specialist nurses, a specialist physiotherapist, and administrative staff. The post holder will be expected to provide supervision to the SpRs in outpatients and on the wards. There will be secretarial support provided. Office space with IT and phone links will be provided.

Duties other than those clinical duties specified will be arranged in accordance with the work program to be agreed with the appointee, the Lead Clinician, the Medical Director and the Chief Executive, and will allow time for administration, teaching and medical audit.

The post holder will work with other consultants in the department delivering a comprehensive specialist service for rheumatology patients. The appointee will be expected to contribute in the following ways:

The post holder will fully participate in the care of Rheumatology patients, working closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive care both in and out of the hospital. This includes liaison with general practice with regard to the ongoing management of patients with chronic conditions.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-MED8421017WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Barts Health will employ the successful candidate as a 8 PA consultant for a period of 12 months. This post will be offered as a full time 8 PA Rheumatology job.

The post will span hospitals where there are 20 consultant rheumatologists, 4 SpRs, 8 specialist nurses, a specialist physiotherapist, and administrative staff. The post holder will be expected to provide supervision to the SpRs in outpatients and on the wards. There will be secretarial support provided. Office space with IT and phone links will be provided.

Duties other than those clinical duties specified will be arranged in accordance with the work program to be agreed with the appointee, the Lead Clinician, the Medical Director and the Chief Executive, and will allow time for administration, teaching and medical audit.

The post holder will work with other consultants in the department delivering a comprehensive specialist service for rheumatology patients. The appointee will be expected to contribute in the following ways:

The post holder will fully participate in the care of Rheumatology patients, working closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive care both in and out of the hospital. This includes liaison with general practice with regard to the ongoing management of patients with chronic conditions. The post holder will be expected to average 5 clinics per week with a case-mix of new and follow up patients with clinic numbers consistent with the RCP guidelines as set out in the document Consultant physicians working with patients (2013).

A successful candidate will be responsible for the care of patients admitted under their care and supervise management of such patients. This includes liaison with other specialists and agencies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Barts Health will employ the successful candidate as a 8 PA consultant for a period of 12 months. This post will be offered as a full time 8 PA Rheumatology job.

The post will span hospitals where there are 20 consultant rheumatologists, 4 SpRs, 8 specialist nurses, a specialist physiotherapist, and administrative staff. The post holder will be expected to provide supervision to the SpRs in outpatients and on the wards. There will be secretarial support provided. Office space with IT and phone links will be provided.

Duties other than those clinical duties specified will be arranged in accordance with the work program to be agreed with the appointee, the Lead Clinician, the Medical Director and the Chief Executive, and will allow time for administration, teaching and medical audit.

The post holder will work with other consultants in the department delivering a comprehensive specialist service for rheumatology patients. The appointee will be expected to contribute in the following ways:

The post holder will fully participate in the care of Rheumatology patients, working closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive care both in and out of the hospital. This includes liaison with general practice with regard to the ongoing management of patients with chronic conditions. The post holder will be expected to average 5 clinics per week with a case-mix of new and follow up patients with clinic numbers consistent with the RCP guidelines as set out in the document Consultant physicians working with patients (2013).

A successful candidate will be responsible for the care of patients admitted under their care and supervise management of such patients. This includes liaison with other specialists and agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Higher Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• GMC registration with a license to practise

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty

Desirable

• Metabolic bone disease

Clinical expertise in Specialty /Sub specialty

Essential

• Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• Clinical Trials experience

Training Expected

Essential

• Higher Specialist Training in Rheumatology

Management/Audit Experience

Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities
• Audit experience
• Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical skills

Desirable

• Experience of audit management
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates

Personal Skills

Essential

• Presentation skills
• Team, interpersonal & communication skills

Desirable

• Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
• Reliable work record

Person Specification

Qualifications / Higher Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• GMC registration with a license to practise

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty

Desirable

• Metabolic bone disease

Clinical expertise in Specialty /Sub specialty

Essential

• Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• Clinical Trials experience

Training Expected

Essential

• Higher Specialist Training in Rheumatology

Management/Audit Experience

Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities
• Audit experience
• Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical skills

Desirable

• Experience of audit management
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates

Personal Skills

Essential

• Presentation skills
• Team, interpersonal & communication skills

Desirable

• Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
• Reliable work record

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Network Director

Dr Stephen Kelly

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-MED8421017WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

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