Job Description
Consultant Rheumatologist
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Location: Birmingham – Community Rheumatology Services
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Contract Type: Part-Time
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Rate: £150 per hour
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Start Date: As soon as possible
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About the Role
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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.
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Both employed and contractor arrangements will be considered, alongside full-time and part-time options.
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Key Responsibilities
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Deliver face-to-face and virtual rheumatology outpatient clinics
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Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of rheumatological conditions
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Provide expert clinical opinion, prescribing, and treatment planning
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Triage new referrals and manage ongoing patient caseloads
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Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, and GPs
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Participate in MDT meetings, audits, governance, and service development initiatives
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Support education, supervision, and training within the wider clinical team
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Maintain accurate documentation using SystmOne and other clinical systems
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What We’re Looking For
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Essential
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Full GMC Registration with Specialist Registration
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CCT in Rheumatology
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Strong rheumatology outpatient experience
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Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills
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Ability to work independently and manage clinical caseloads
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Desirable
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Community rheumatology experience
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Experience teaching or supervising clinicians
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Research, audit, or service development involvement
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Experience using SystmOne
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What’s on Offer
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4 hour sessions (£600 per session)
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Flexible working arrangements
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Community-based clinics across Birmingham
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Supportive MDT and established service structure
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Opportunities for leadership, development, and research involvement
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