Job summary
Medinet are seeking an experienced Consultant Rheumatologist to support weekend outpatient activity. The postholder will deliver high quality care to new adult rheumatology patients within a structured outpatient setting. This role is offered on a temporary basis until March 2026.
Main duties of the job
Provide consultant level rheumatology outpatient assessments for new adult patients.
Manage a caseload of 16 patients per clinic/list.
Deliver safe, evidence based clinical decisionmaking in line with Trust and national guidelines.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and effective patient pathways.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to governance processes as required.
About us
Established more than 20 years ago, Medinet is the UKs foremost and longest-standing provider of additional elective care services. With invaluable experience and a proven track record, we have provided elective care solutions to over 100 NHS Trusts and Health Boards across the UK and Ireland, safely treating more than 2 million patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide consultant level rheumatology outpatient assessments for new adult patients.
Manage a caseload of 16 patients per clinic/list.
Deliver safe, evidence based clinical decision making in line with Trust and national guidelines.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and effective patient pathways.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to governance processes as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide consultant level rheumatology outpatient assessments for new adult patients.
Manage a caseload of 16 patients per clinic/list.
Deliver safe, evidence based clinical decision making in line with Trust and national guidelines.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and effective patient pathways.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to governance processes as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- On the Specialist Register for Rheumatology.
- Must hold a substantive consultant post or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing new adult rheumatology patients in an outpatient setting.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high quality clinical care.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- On the Specialist Register for Rheumatology.
- Must hold a substantive consultant post or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing new adult rheumatology patients in an outpatient setting.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high quality clinical care.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
