Consultant Rheumatologist

The Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Rheumatology Service are looking to employ a Consultant Rheumatologist for 10 sessions a week. There are additional specialist clinics within the rheumatology service which include an ankylosing spondylitis service, a combined clinic with dermatology, a paediatric service and biologics nurse led service. Close links are enjoyed with other specialities including renal and respiratory medicine providing complex dual service care. The service provides direct clinic care to patients on the rheumatology day unit in addition to the outpatient setting. We are looking for a dedicated individual to help deliver the Rheumatology service to the population of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Main duties of the job

The Rheumatology service covers Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Outpatient clinical activity is across two sites. Outpatient clinics will be held in University of Llandough Hospital and Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, Cardiff. Duties will also include on-call cover, supervision of therapeutic substance infusions in the nurse led day unit and supervision of a registrar team and nurse led biologics clinic. The role is varied and exciting and you will be interested in continued service improvement.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£114,099 to £166,585 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP183.26

Job locations

Cardiff & Vale University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

As per the job description, the role with include direct clinical care.

Direct clinical care includes the below but is not an exhaustive list:

• Emergency on call duties
• Ward reviews when requested
• GCA requests via primary & secondary care
• Minimum 4 outpatient clinics across 2 hospitals
• Clinical diagnostic work reviewing results etc
• Urgent direct patient review/treatment on the rheumatology day unit
• Weekly multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care
• Administration directly related to patient care.
• Prescription preparation for a large biologic/dmard service.

Job responsibilities

As per the job description, the role with include direct clinical care.

Direct clinical care includes the below but is not an exhaustive list:

• Emergency on call duties
• Ward reviews when requested
• GCA requests via primary & secondary care
• Minimum 4 outpatient clinics across 2 hospitals
• Clinical diagnostic work reviewing results etc
• Urgent direct patient review/treatment on the rheumatology day unit
• Weekly multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care
• Administration directly related to patient care.
• Prescription preparation for a large biologic/dmard service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• On Specialist Register for Rheumatology (CESR) / Speciality Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date

Experience

Essential

• Prevous NHS Experience in Rheumatology

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
• Self motivated and flexible approach to work pattern to meet service needs

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of clinical audit participation
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal/revalidation

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students/resident doctors

Research

Essential

• Evidence of active research interests

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• On Specialist Register for Rheumatology (CESR) / Speciality Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date

Experience

Essential

• Prevous NHS Experience in Rheumatology

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
• Self motivated and flexible approach to work pattern to meet service needs

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of clinical audit participation
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal/revalidation

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students/resident doctors

Research

Essential

• Evidence of active research interests

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Cardiff & Vale University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Cardiff & Vale University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

As per the job description, the role with include direct clinical care.

Direct clinical care includes the below but is not an exhaustive list:

• Emergency on call duties
• Ward reviews when requested
• GCA requests via primary & secondary care
• Minimum 4 outpatient clinics across 2 hospitals
• Clinical diagnostic work reviewing results etc
• Urgent direct patient review/treatment on the rheumatology day unit
• Weekly multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care
• Administration directly related to patient care.
• Prescription preparation for a large biologic/dmard service.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• On Specialist Register for Rheumatology (CESR) / Speciality Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date

Experience

Essential

• Prevous NHS Experience in Rheumatology

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
• Self motivated and flexible approach to work pattern to meet service needs

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of clinical audit participation
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal/revalidation

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students/resident doctors

Research

Essential

• Evidence of active research interests