ScotlandRheumatologyFixed TermConsultantTBC
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rheumatology Consultant / Specialist Doctor / Locum Consultant to join a well-established Rheumatology service in Scotland. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive rheumatology care across both general and specialist services.
The successful candidate will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of patients with a wide range of rheumatological conditions while supporting service development, education, audit, and research activities. The post also offers opportunities to develop specialist interests that complement the department's existing expertise.
• Deliver comprehensive Rheumatology outpatient services
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with inflammatory and non-inflammatory rheumatological conditions
• Provide specialist advice to multidisciplinary colleagues and referring clinicians
• Participate in specialist rheumatology clinics and pathways
• Manage ward referrals and inpatient rheumatology consultations
• Develop and maintain a specialist interest within Rheumatology
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions
• Supervise and support junior doctors and trainees
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support service redesign and development projects
• Contribute to research activities and clinical studies where appropriate
• Maintain CPD, appraisal, and revalidation requirements
The Rheumatology service provides care across multiple outpatient sites and offers a wide range of specialist services, including:
• General Rheumatology Clinics
• Early Arthritis Clinics
• Inflammatory Arthritis Services
• Connective Tissue Disease Clinics
• Vasculitis Services
• Osteoporosis Clinics
• Spondyloarthropathy Services
• Paediatric Rheumatology Support
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Services
• Giant Cell Arteritis Fast-Track Pathway
• Day Case Intravenous and Intra-Articular Therapy Services
Patients requiring admission are managed collaboratively with General Medicine teams through d inpatient care pathways. Modern musculoskeletal ultrasound facilities and a strong multidisciplinary structure support the department.
• Consultant Rheumatologists
• Specialist Registrars
• Rheumatology Nurse Specialists
• Specialist Clinical Pharmacists
• Consultant Physiotherapists
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Podiatrists
• Administrative and Secretarial Support Staff
• Clinical leadership and service development
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Supervision and mentorship of trainees
• Clinical audit and quality improvement projects
• Research and clinical trials participation
• Medical education initiatives
• Patient safety programmes
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Medical Education
• Research & Development
• Quality Improvement
• Human Factors Training
• Clinical Leadership
• Service Innovation
• MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• Postgraduate qualification in Rheumatology or equivalent speciality training
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Rheumatology or within 6 months of CCT
• Recent and relevant Rheumatology clinical experience
• Ability to independently manage a broad range of rheumatological conditions
• Experience supervising junior doctors and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Understanding of clinical governance and audit principles
• Evidence of teaching and training involvement
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary environments
• Higher Degree (MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent)
• Sub-speciality interest in Rheumatology
• Research experience and publications
• Service redesign and quality improvement experience
• Formal teaching or educational qualifications
• Leadership and management experience
• Experience in clinical audit design and delivery
• Additional certifications such as ALS or equivalent
