Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the Division of Medicine to work within Rheumatology as a consultant to work alongside our 3 existing consultants, specialist pharmacist and CNS team. It is a full time post based on a 10 PA contract, although less than full-time would be considered.
The Trust is based on two acute sites with Rheumatology outpatient services on each site. The postholder would be encouraged to develop a subspecialty interest as we are keen to develop our services further for our patient population and support would be provided to for this.
Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will form part of our Rheumatology Consultant team, providing outpatient services across the two Trust sites. Successful candidates will be expected to cover work across both sites providing outpatient services but are also supported with work from home as service needs permit.
Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the GMC Specialist Register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee. Applicants must continue to hold a License to Practice.
About usCHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems. Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
DetailsDate posted20 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number372-MED-MD236-BJob locationsCalderdale and Huddersfield Royal InfirmaryAcre MillHuddersfieldHD3 3EAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Trust wishes to ensure that Consultants have time in their job plan to undertake Supporting Professional Activities which underpin and maintain high quality patient care. The Trust Board and Local Negotiating Committee have agreed that a Core allocation of 1.5 SPAs should be allocated to undertake CPD, appraisal, clinical supervision, audit and clinical governance, mandatory training and the general management of the service. Objectives should be agreed at the Job Plan review meeting with regards to this SPA.Please see job description and person specification for further. information.
Please see the attached person spec and job description for a full description of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe Trust wishes to ensure that Consultants have time in their job plan to undertake Supporting Professional Activities which underpin and maintain high quality patient care. The Trust Board and Local Negotiating Committee have agreed that a Core allocation of 1.5 SPAs should be allocated to undertake CPD, appraisal, clinical supervision, audit and clinical governance, mandatory training and the general management of the service. Objectives should be agreed at the Job Plan review meeting with regards to this SPA.Please see job description and person specification for further. information.
Please see the attached person spec and job description for a full description of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMRCP or equivalentAll applicants must have Specialist registration for Rheumatology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration. Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to PractiseDesirableRelevant higher degree (MD or PhD degree)
Experience and Achievements
EssentialMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of RheumatologyEvidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of all patients presenting to the Rheumatology DepartmentDesirableUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHSUnderstanding current issues within and the future direction of the specialtyAttendance at a recognised management courseShows ability to work with and lead others across professionsExperience/willingness to learn Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (added by OS)
Teaching and Training
EssentialExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. DesirableTraining in clinical and educational supervisionAcademic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publicationsAttendance at a teaching course
Audit and Research
EssentialKnowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projectsDesirableCritical Appraisal SkillsEvidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
EssentialGood communication and empathy skills with patientsEvidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated serviceAbility to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workloadAbility to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisisAbility to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staffAbility to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staffWillingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost-effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
DesirableEvidence of continual learning and developmentUnderstands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on othersEvidence of innovationAbility to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
EssentialEligibility to work in the UKAbility to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustFor areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screeningAn enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMRCP or equivalentAll applicants must have Specialist registration for Rheumatology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration. Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to PractiseDesirableRelevant higher degree (MD or PhD degree)
Experience and Achievements
EssentialMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of RheumatologyEvidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of all patients presenting to the Rheumatology DepartmentDesirableUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHSUnderstanding current issues within and the future direction of the specialtyAttendance at a recognised management courseShows ability to work with and lead others across professionsExperience/willingness to learn Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (added by OS)
Teaching and Training
EssentialExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. DesirableTraining in clinical and educational supervisionAcademic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publicationsAttendance at a teaching course
Audit and Research
EssentialKnowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projectsDesirableCritical Appraisal SkillsEvidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
EssentialGood communication and empathy skills with patientsEvidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated serviceAbility to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workloadAbility to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisisAbility to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staffAbility to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staffWillingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost-effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
DesirableEvidence of continual learning and developmentUnderstands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on othersEvidence of innovationAbility to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
EssentialEligibility to work in the UKAbility to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustFor areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screeningAn enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring ServiceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as 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 the 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as 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 the 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCalderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustAddressCalderdale and Huddersfield Royal InfirmaryAcre MillHuddersfieldHD3 3EAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCalderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustAddressCalderdale and Huddersfield Royal InfirmaryAcre MillHuddersfieldHD3 3EAUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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