Consultant Rheumatologist

Job Description

Consultant Rheumatologist

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Location: Birmingham – Community Rheumatology Services

Contract Type: Part-Time

Rate: £150 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team delivering rapid access rheumatology care across multiple community clinic locations, helping reduce unnecessary secondary care referrals while improving patient access and outcomes.

Both employed and contractor arrangements will be considered, alongside full-time and part-time options.

Key Responsibilities

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  Deliver face-to-face and virtual rheumatology outpatient clinics

Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of rheumatological conditions

Provide expert clinical opinion, prescribing, and treatment planning

Triage new referrals and manage ongoing patient caseloads

Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, and GPs

Participate in MDT meetings, audits, governance, and service development initiatives

Support education, supervision, and training within the wider clinical team

Maintain accurate documentation using SystmOne and other clinical systems

What We’re Looking For

Essential

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  Full GMC Registration with Specialist Registration

CCT in Rheumatology

Strong rheumatology outpatient experience

Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills

Ability to work independently and manage clinical caseloads

Desirable xkybehq

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  Community rheumatology experience

Experience teaching or supervising clinicians

Research, audit, or service development involvement

Experience using SystmOne

What’s on Offer

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  4 hour sessions (£600 per session)

Flexible working arrangements

Community-based clinics across Birmingham

Supportive MDT and established service structure

Opportunities for leadership, development, and research involvement