Consultant in Rheumatology

Main area Rheumatology Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 7 sessions per week (Ideally Mon/ Tues/ Wed/ Fri - to be discussed at interview.) Job ref 210-2026-740 Site Countess of Chester Hospital Town Chester Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59 Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement. Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours. We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities. As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit. Job overview Working Part time: 7 Sessions hours per week We are looking to recruit a Substantive Consultant in Rheumatology, and we are open to incorporating any specialist interests and developed skills within the job plan. The successful candidate will be a part-time appointment working 3.5 days in Rheumatology, which is a growing department with a dynamic and flexible team of enthusiastic consultants and specialist practitioners. We have a well-established Early Arthritis Clinic, Transitional Adolescent Clinic and sub-speciality clinics. We have a well-established and well supported portfolio of research. We would welcome forward thinking colleagues to join us at this time. As a department we have a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to deliver optimal care to our patient population. Applicants should ideally be on the GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology or be within six months of their CCT date at interview. Main duties of the job The appointee will join the team pro‑rate to be responsible for the care of:- Mixed pool of patient referrals from the community. Mixed pool of patient referred across specialities both urgent and routine. The appointee will lead on the care of:- Admission prevention via collaboration with the SDEC and mixed pool of patient referred by the Emergency Medicine Department. Additional specialist interest considerations are welcome. Working for our organisation The Trust’s services are provided from three locations: The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A