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An exciting opportunity has arisen for forward-thinking, dynamic, and enthusiastic Consultant Rheumatologists to join an established Rheumatology service in Wales. The department currently operates within a supportive multidisciplinary structure, including Consultants, Speciality Doctors, Specialist Registrars, and specialist nurse practitioners. Applications are welcome from candidates seeking full-time or part-time roles. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate quickly into the service, ensuring continuity of patient care and smooth transfer of clinical workload. Candidates with 1 year of NHS experience are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibility
Provide comprehensive Consultant-led Rheumatology services for adult patients
Diagnose and independently manage a wide range of rheumatological and musculoskeletal disorders, including complex diseases such as vasculitis
Deliver outpatient new patient, follow-up, and virtual clinics
Manage ward referrals and inpatient rheumatology consultations
Work collaboratively with Consultants, Specialist Nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team
Participate in service planning, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives
Undertake clinical audit and support continuous service development
Supervise junior doctors, trainees, and other healthcare professionals
Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes
Engage in research, CPD, and educational activities
Work flexibly across service sites according to operational needs
Requirements
Full GMC Registration
Licence to Practise
On the GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatology, or eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview
Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Previous experience of NHS working practices and systems
Independent experience in Rheumatology clinical practice
Experience in diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal disease
Experience managing complex rheumatological conditions, including vasculitis
Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
Evidence of teaching and training undergraduate/postgraduate staff
Experience in clinical audit and completed quality improvement work
Experience working with management and clinical colleagues to improve services
Strong leadership and decision-making ability
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build effective professional relationships across teams
Understanding of prudent healthcare principles
IT literacy and use of clinical information systems
Ability to manage workload efficiently and adapt to change
Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
Nice to have
Higher degree / postgraduate diploma
Teaching qualification or qualification in medical education