Locum Consultant in Rheumatology

Job SummaryApplications are invited for a Locum Consultant appointment (7 PA's per week) to cover a maternity leave. The successful applicant would join a team of 10 consultants.Our department currently has internationally reputed services in axial spondyloarthritis and primary systemic vasculitis. We would also welcome interests in other disease areas as well as generalists.We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.All future senior medical and dental appointments will be expected to work in collaboration across the Group and, irrespective of initial job description and job plan, be willing to work on more than one hospital site, dependent on service needs.Main DutiesThis is a 7 PA post which includes 6 DCC and 1.0 SPA.Outpatient clinics - 3.5 clinics per week (typically 3 New and 9 follow-up).MDT - With radiology every week.Acute Rheumatology cover 1:5 for 8am to 6pm on weekdays and 8am-11am on weekends, during which the appointee will also be expected to vet out-patient referrals, address advice and guidance queries from GPs, cover the rheumatology day unit queries and support the on‑call rheumatology registrar.Attendance is expected at quarterly regional meetings of the East Anglia Rheumatology Society (EARS) and the Eastern Network for Rare Autoimmune Diseases (ENRAD).The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee and will be encouraged to serve on this committee.The appointee will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, whereby all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.About UsJoin us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staffThe NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.BenefitsFlexible working hoursFast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane siteDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney LaneFree 24‑hours confidential counselling supportOn‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney LaneOn‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney LaneSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronicsDetailsPosted: 13 November 2025Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rataContract: Fixed termDuration: 6 monthsWorking Pattern: Part‑timeReference Number: 234‑MS2449Location: NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UYJob ResponsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.Person SpecificationQualifications – EssentialFull GMC RegistrationEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or CESR or European Community Rights or a post‑graduate degreeQualifications – DesirablePost‑graduate degreeAptitudes – EssentialGood communicatorCapable of working in a multi‑disciplinary teamEnthusiasm for service development and teachingDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAptitudes – DesirablePrevious responsibility for service improvementManagement skillsExperience – EssentialApplicants who are nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5‑years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.Training and expertise in children’s safeguardingExperience – DesirableSub‑specialty interest within rheumatologyCircumstances – EssentialFlexible outlook on working hoursMust live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling timeAbility to travel across multi‑sites whilst public transport may not be availableCommunications and Language Skills – EssentialAbility to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staffAbility to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queriesCommunications and Language Skills – DesirableGood presentation skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer DetailsEmployer name: Norfolk and Norwich University HospitalAddress: NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UYEmployer's website: https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr