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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Substantive Consultant Rheumatologist to join a progressive and supportive healthcare organisation in Scotland. The successful candidate will work primarily within a modern, state-of-the-art acute hospital and become part of an established multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality rheumatology services across the region. You will work alongside Consultants, Associate Specialists, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and podiatry teams, helping deliver comprehensive outpatient and inpatient rheumatology care. The post also offers opportunities in teaching, research, audit, governance, and service development. This is an ideal role for a motivated Consultant seeking professional growth, excellent work-life balance, and the chance to shape future rheumatology services in a beautiful part of Scotland.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver Consultant-led Rheumatology outpatient and inpatient services across the region
Manage a broad range of rheumatological conditions, including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, crystal arthritis, osteoporosis and musculoskeletal disorders
Provide supervision and specialist advice for referrals from acute medicine and other specialities
Contribute to integrated care pathways and multidisciplinary management plans
Participate in biologic therapy services, infusion services, monitoring clinics and ambulatory care pathways
Work collaboratively with Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Renal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine and other specialities
Support general internal medicine services and contribute to the consultant on-call rota where required
Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety programmes
Teach and supervise junior doctors, nursing staff, allied health professionals and undergraduate medical students
Maintain continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation requirements
Contribute to research, innovation and service redesign initiatives
Requirements:
Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT at interview
CCT in Rheumatology or equivalent recognised training
MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Broad-based experience in Rheumatology
Experience managing inflammatory arthritis and general rheumatological disorders
Ability to work independently as a Consultant while supporting team-based care
Experience in clinical audit and governance
Teaching and supervision experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compassionate and patient-centred approach
Strong leadership and organisational ability
Flexible team player with commitment to service development
Ability to work effectively under pressure and within a multidisciplinary team