Job summary
- Main area
- Rheumatology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 230-23743267-PCD-A
- Employer
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Town
- Nuneaton
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Rheumatology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
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Job overview
Consultant in Rheumatology
10 sessions per week
Permanent
Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
- This is a full-time Consultant Rheumatologist post (10.0 Programmed Activities).
- The successful candidate will join a supportive and multidisciplinary Rheumatology team comprising two full-time consultants, one SAS doctor, four Clinical Nurse Specialists, and dedicated administrative support.
- This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of Rheumatology services at George Eliot Hospital.
- The successful applicant will be encouraged and supported to develop a specialist interest and, where desired, contribute to the general medical on-call rota.
- The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in and further develop our Early Arthritis Service, including dedicated early arthritis clinics. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is an established component of the
- service, supporting the timely assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with inflammatory arthritis.
- Candidates with an interest or expertise in rheumatology ultrasound will be particularly welcomed and supported in developing this aspect of the service.
- This is an exciting time to join our growing service and play a key role in shaping its future.
The post also provides opportunities for close collaborative working with colleagues at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, including participation in joint multidisciplinary team meetings, governance activities, and service development initiatives.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme – find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The job plan below is an indicative example of a job plan. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder, colleagues and the Directorate Clinical Director soon after the commencement date and will be effective from that date.
- The Job Plan, a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant’s duties, responsibilities and objectives, will be reviewed periodically. Annual consultant appraisals will be carried out as part of the National Revalidation process.
- The post holder will have access to secretarial support from two band four secretaries and a band three team secretary.
- Along with radiology including MRI, CT and Ultrasound service. The service also has access to pathology services and full operational support from General and Operational Managers.
- The balance between Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities and Supporting programmed Activities (SPA) will be agreed with the candidate as part of the initial job planning process.
- For a full time post it is anticipated that 7.5-8.5 programmed activities (PA) will be for DCC, 1.5-2.5 PAs for SPA.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) – CESR or European Community Rights.
Desirable criteria
- An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Thorough & broad training in adult rheumatology
- Teaching and commitment to education post- and under- graduate levels
Desirable criteria
- Higher qualification in education
Academic Achievements
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of completed and published research
- Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
- Experience of having supervised and supported research students
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
- Interested in service design and development
Desirable criteria
- Attended a course in NHS leadership
- Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups
- Ability to lead a team
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentation)
- Ability to work within a multi-professional and multi-disciplinary framework
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent personal time and management skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Fluent in verbal and written English
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
- Good previous attendance record
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or
- Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Suresh Krishnamoorthy
- Job title
- Clinical Director Planned Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476 351351
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