Consultant Rheumatologist

This is a newly

established post for a full or part time Consultant Rheumatologist based at

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are

looking to expand our small but highly effective rheumatology medical team

of three consultants and one very

experienced associate specialist.

This

opportunity is unlikely to arise again for many years!

Our candidate

must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving this.

The post will

be based at Barnsley Hospital, one of four Foundation Trusts in South

Yorkshire, and in our opinion, the best to work in.

The

appointee will work closely with the existing Consultant Rheumatologists, and

other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive service

to our local patient population. If you

enjoy working in a small, friendly hospital, where people know and talk to each

other, then this post is for you. Unless you want to practice general medicine

as well, there is no on call commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS

The post of

Consultant Rheumatologist requires evidence of Accreditation by the Royal

College / Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training /

Evidence of Registration with the Royal College.

Applicants must

therefore have full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist Register

(or be within six months of CCT at time of

interview).

A person

specification is appended to this job description.

Main duties of the job

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

About us

Barnsley

Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated

Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress

in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the

best Place to Work

We scored best

in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate

leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also

scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to

each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of

the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future

and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never

been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we

can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley

and fair treatment to all applicants

For

individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health

& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert

to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no

longer eligible for sponsorship

The

cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only

be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0064-09-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Job responsibilities

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The post of Consultant Rheumatologist requires evidence of Accreditation by the Royal College / Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training / Evidence of Registration with the Royal College.
• MRCP (or equivalent).
• On the specialist register for rheumatology (or within 6 months of anticipated registration).

Desirable

• Holder of diplomas or qualifications pertinent to Rheumatology.
• Holder of a higher relevant qualification such as an MD, MSc or PhD

Management/Clinical Governance

Essential

• Willingness to work as a member of a team and share administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to contribute positively in Directorate and Trust management.
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Ability to organise and consolidate change and improvement.
• Knowledge of mechanisms of management.
• Knowledge of implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate.
• Willingness to assume, with adequate support, local Lead Clinician status with time

Audit/Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.

Desirable

• Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.

Motivation/Leadership

Essential

• Commitment to developing this post in line with local and national guidelines and requirements.
• Ability to maintain an up to date service.
• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Commitment to continual learning.
• Flexibility, resilience, ability to cope under pressure.
• Relates effectively with professional colleagues.

Desirable

• Ability to inspire and motivate other team members.
• Ability to innovate, develop new principles and methods.
• Aspirations towards excellence.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive training and broad experience in Rheumatology.

Desirable

• Familiarity with issues of NHS service provision, organisation and development.
• Specialist interest within Rheumatology to complement existing Consultant.

Audit/Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.

Desirable

• Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.

Research

Desirable

• Appropriate scientific publications.
• Enthusiasm for clinical or other research.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The post of Consultant Rheumatologist requires evidence of Accreditation by the Royal College / Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training / Evidence of Registration with the Royal College.
• MRCP (or equivalent).
• On the specialist register for rheumatology (or within 6 months of anticipated registration).

Desirable

• Holder of diplomas or qualifications pertinent to Rheumatology.
• Holder of a higher relevant qualification such as an MD, MSc or PhD

Management/Clinical Governance

Essential

• Willingness to work as a member of a team and share administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to contribute positively in Directorate and Trust management.
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Ability to organise and consolidate change and improvement.
• Knowledge of mechanisms of management.
• Knowledge of implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate.
• Willingness to assume, with adequate support, local Lead Clinician status with time

Audit/Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.

Desirable

• Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.

Motivation/Leadership

Essential

• Commitment to developing this post in line with local and national guidelines and requirements.
• Ability to maintain an up to date service.
• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Commitment to continual learning.
• Flexibility, resilience, ability to cope under pressure.
• Relates effectively with professional colleagues.

Desirable

• Ability to inspire and motivate other team members.
• Ability to innovate, develop new principles and methods.
• Aspirations towards excellence.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive training and broad experience in Rheumatology.

Desirable

• Familiarity with issues of NHS service provision, organisation and development.
• Specialist interest within Rheumatology to complement existing Consultant.

Audit/Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.

Desirable

• Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.

Research

Desirable

• Appropriate scientific publications.
• Enthusiasm for clinical or other research.

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Qualifications

Essential

• The post of Consultant Rheumatologist requires evidence of Accreditation by the Royal College / Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training / Evidence of Registration with the Royal College.
• MRCP (or equivalent).
• On the specialist register for rheumatology (or within 6 months of anticipated registration).

Desirable

• Holder of diplomas or qualifications pertinent to Rheumatology.
• Holder of a higher relevant qualification such as an MD, MSc or PhD

Management/Clinical Governance

Essential

• Willingness to work as a member of a team and share administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to contribute positively in Directorate and Trust management.
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Ability to organise and consolidate change and improvement.
• Knowledge of mechanisms of management.
• Knowledge of implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate.
• Willingness to assume, with adequate support, local Lead Clinician status with time

Audit/Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.

Desirable

• Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.

Motivation/Leadership

Essential

• Commitment to developing this post in line with local and national guidelines and requirements.
• Ability to maintain an up to date service.
• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Commitment to continual learning.
• Flexibility, resilience, ability to cope under pressure.
• Relates effectively with professional colleagues.

Desirable

• Ability to inspire and motivate other team members.
• Ability to innovate, develop new principles and methods.
• Aspirations towards excellence.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive training and broad experience in Rheumatology.

Desirable

• Familiarity with issues of NHS service provision, organisation and development.
• Specialist interest within Rheumatology to complement existing Consultant.

Audit/Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.

Desirable

• Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.

Research

Desirable

• Appropriate scientific publications.
• Enthusiasm for clinical or other research.