University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Locally Employed Doctor Higher in Rheumatology

The closing date is 22 January 2026

Job summary

We are delighted to offer a full-time Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) post to work in the Rheumatology Department based at Solihull Hospital. The post is fixed for 12 months with a view to extend the contract for a further 12 months.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team of Rheumatologists, junior doctors and clinical nurse specialists. The post would be ideal for someone wishing to enhance their skills and develop their career within Rheumatology.

The Rheumatology service has its own dedicated unit that includes an infusion suite and outpatient rooms for delivering daily urgent clinics with some clinics delivered from the main outpatients department.

The appointee will participate in a medical rota covering wards on the Solihull Hospital site.

Main duties of the job

*Provision with medical colleagues of a quality service to the Trust, with responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to the specialty

*Day to day management of inpatients and outpatients

*They will contribute to medical cover/rota on the Solihull Hospital site

*Requirement to participate in audit and in continuing medical education

*The appointee will continue to develop and improve the provision of Rheumatology Services

*All speciality doctors are expected to comply with continuing medical education requirements of their Royal College

*The appointee will also be expected to participate in audit and continuing professional development.

*Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive rheumatology service for the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved

*Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust

*Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust

*Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit

*Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances

*Attend departmental meetings

*Take responsibility for personal and professional development

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

13998

Job locations

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL


Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For an informal chat please contact Dr. Asad Khan, Clinical Service Lead on 0121 424 5495.

Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a license to practice with the GMC.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For an informal chat please contact Dr. Asad Khan, Clinical Service Lead on 0121 424 5495.

Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a license to practice with the GMC.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC with licence to practice
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
  • MRCP or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • *2 years experience in General Medicine at an ST2 level and some experience in Rheumatology

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to manage and lead a clinical team
  • Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements
  • Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
  • Experience of audit Knowledge of Complaints; ethical issues and Clinical Governance
  • Understanding of Training systems and active participation in training structures/trainee supervision
  • Experience of teaching medical students
  • *Ability to teach clinical skills
  • *Evidence of understanding clinical research processes
  • *Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
  • Ability to work effectively in a team & with colleagues from a wide range of professional and organizational backgrounds
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
  • Ability to understand patient and carer /family requirements
  • Ability to persuade and influence
  • Good presentational skills including complex clinical & managerial information to a wide range of audiences
  • Ability to maintain composure and set high standards of behavior when under pressure
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Caring and kind attitude to patients
  • Ability to work effectively with those who may express strong opposing views
  • Good IT skills
  • Occupational Health Clearance
  • Flexibility & agreement to undertake routine work during premium time as necessary for service requirements.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC with licence to practice
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
  • MRCP or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • *2 years experience in General Medicine at an ST2 level and some experience in Rheumatology

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to manage and lead a clinical team
  • Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements
  • Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
  • Experience of audit Knowledge of Complaints; ethical issues and Clinical Governance
  • Understanding of Training systems and active participation in training structures/trainee supervision
  • Experience of teaching medical students
  • *Ability to teach clinical skills
  • *Evidence of understanding clinical research processes
  • *Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
  • Ability to work effectively in a team & with colleagues from a wide range of professional and organizational backgrounds
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
  • Ability to understand patient and carer /family requirements
  • Ability to persuade and influence
  • Good presentational skills including complex clinical & managerial information to a wide range of audiences
  • Ability to maintain composure and set high standards of behavior when under pressure
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Caring and kind attitude to patients
  • Ability to work effectively with those who may express strong opposing views
  • Good IT skills
  • Occupational Health Clearance
  • Flexibility & agreement to undertake routine work during premium time as necessary for service requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Site Lead

Dr Asad Khan

Asad.Khan3@uhb.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

13998

Job locations

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL


Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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