Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Rheumatology Consultant

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are looking for a Rheumatologist for this full time post (10PA) with responsibility for management of Rheumatology outpatient clinics and partake in the " Rheumatologist of the week" rota (1:5).

Main duties of the job

Management of Rheumatology outpatient clinic across the hospital sites (Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Amersham Hospital, Wycombe General in High WycombeSupport trainees whilst you are Rheumatologist of the week (1:5)Help support with the newly implemented Fracture Liaison Service

For further information please see the Job information pack

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-RHEUM-IM

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

MBBS or equivalent and MRCP
CCT in Rheumatology
OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in CCT/CCST in General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
GMC registered qualifications
High Quality skills in general and acute medicine

Desirable

Specialty specific exam Appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD)

Experience

Essential

General training in General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology to specialist level or equivalent
5 years WTE minimum at SpR level in higher speciality training
Experience of decision making at Consultant Level
Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
Experience of clinical audit/research
Experience to manage medical takes

Desirable

General training in General Internal Medicine
Interest in subspecialty such as connective tissue disease , vasculitis, MSK ultrasound
Research experience\publications

Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes

Essential

Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation.
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills

Desirable

Management training and experience
IT Skills
Driving licence

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

MBBS or equivalent and MRCP
CCT in Rheumatology
OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in CCT/CCST in General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
GMC registered qualifications
High Quality skills in general and acute medicine

Desirable

Specialty specific exam Appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD)

Experience

Essential

General training in General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology to specialist level or equivalent
5 years WTE minimum at SpR level in higher speciality training
Experience of decision making at Consultant Level
Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
Experience of clinical audit/research
Experience to manage medical takes

Desirable

General training in General Internal Medicine
Interest in subspecialty such as connective tissue disease , vasculitis, MSK ultrasound
Research experience\publications

Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes

Essential

Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation.
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills

Desirable

Management training and experience
IT Skills
Driving licence

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)