Locum Consultant in Rheumatology


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E11 1NR
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

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.

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