West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant Rheumatologist

The closing date is 10 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Rheumatologists to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to pursue a career in Rheumatology. The successful candidates will join an innovative established team of Consultants, Resident Doctors, Specialist Nurses and Dexa Technicians providing outpatient, inpatient and diagnostic care.

We will be advertising for 1.5 WTE, the post-holders will work with colleagues to support and develop Rheumatology services for the local population. These positions operate across our three sites Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital.

Applicants must have full GMC registration. MRCP (UK) is desirable.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a whole time equivalent substantive Consultants in Rheumatology based at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidates will be expected to work across our three sites, Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital

Duties include approximately 5 outpatient clinics per week; intermittent inpatient care for GIM patients, electronic triaging, advice & guidance and the potential for Dexa reporting for our Dexa service.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employerAt West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-A-1163

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will work closely with other Consultants, Resident Doctors, Nursing staff, Dexa Technicians, Managers, Medical Secretaries, Admin and other staff across the hospital sites, to deliver clinical services, partake in clinical governance, support clinical leadership to enhance patient safety and experience.

Candidate will be required to have contact with patients, patients carers/relatives, and General Practitioners.

Please read job description for more details about the vacancy. The post is appointable while the JD is pending approval by the royal college.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidate will be required to have contact with patients, patients carers/relatives, and General Practitioners.

Please read job description for more details about the vacancy. The post is appointable while the JD is pending approval by the royal college.

Person Specification

Essential

MRCP
Completed (or within 6 months of obtaining) Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) in Rheumatology/GIM
On the GMC specialist register for rheumatology

Desirable

BSc / MD / PhD

Person Specification

Essential

MRCP
Completed (or within 6 months of obtaining) Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) in Rheumatology/GIM
On the GMC specialist register for rheumatology

Desirable

BSc / MD / PhD

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)