Consultant Rheumatologist

About the role

This part‑time Consultant Rheumatologist position offers the chance to join a highly experienced multidisciplinary team delivering rapid‑access rheumatology care across several community clinics in Birmingham. The role focuses on improving patient access, reducing unnecessary secondary‑care referrals, and supporting a collaborative, patient‑centred service.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver face‑to‑face and virtual rheumatology outpatient clinics.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of rheumatological conditions.
• Provide expert clinical opinion, prescribing and treatment planning.
• Tri­age new referrals and manage ongoing patient caseloads.
• Work closely with consultants, specialist nurses, physiotherapists and GPs.
• Participate in MDT meetings, audits, governance and service‑development initiatives.
• Support education, supervision and training within the wider clinical team.
• Maintain accurate documentation using SystmOne and other clinical systems.

Required profile

• Full GMC registration with specialist registration.
• CCT in rheumatology.
• Strong rheumatology outpatient experience.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage clinical caseloads.
• Desirable: community rheumatology experience, teaching or supervision experience, involvement in research, audit or service development.

Required skills

• SystmOne

What we offer

• £150 per hour (£600 per 4‑hour session).
• Flexible part‑time working arrangements.
• Community‑based clinics across Birmingham.
• Supportive MDT and established service structure.
• Opportunities for leadership, development and research involvement.