Position Overview
Main area Rheumatology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 10 sessions per week (10 PAs) Job ref 351-MED065CW-25-C
Site Minerva Health Centre Town Preston Salary £113,565 – £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/06/2026 23:59
As an integrated Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:
- Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
- Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
- Community physical health and well‑being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, Psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.
Responsibilities
The Rheumatology Service in Central Lancashire is an established community-based service. The Minerva Health Centre provides accommodation for a range of community teams and services that provide ongoing treatment and care to people with long‑term conditions. The service is part of an Integrated Musculoskeletal Service which includes rheumatology, MSK, physiotherapy, community pain and CFS service. In-reach is provided to the local acute trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant colleague to join this forward thinking, dynamic team. There is an extensive multi‑disciplinary team consisting of four Consultant Rheumatologists, a Consultant Physiotherapist, five Clinical Nurse Specialists, two Occupational Therapists, two Physiotherapists and a dedicated Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and have a Licence to Practice, hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of interview.
Benefits and Working Patterns
- Standard 2 SPAs for a full‑time post (flexibility for enhancements).
- Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years, or up to £5,000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
- Opportunities to become a clinical supervisor and to develop specialised areas, including digital leadership if desired.
- Flexible working patterns: term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, flexi‑time, career breaks.
Qualifications and Legal Requirements
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice.
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of interview date).
Experience
- Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing.
For all posts which require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please be aware of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice. If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s).
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Order 2020; a submission for Disclosure must be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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