Locum Consultant in Rheumatology

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Locum Consultant in Rheumatology The closing date is 26 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Locum Consultant Rheumatologist to join our team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The main duties of the role will be providing personalised care for patients in an outpatient setting, responding to GP advice and guidance requests, triaging new referrals and providing ward consultations to inpatients. You will also contribute significantly to multidisciplinary teams whilst receiving support for your own specialist development. There are also opportunities to support education and training of junior doctors and to get involved in research via the department's close links with St George's University. We are interested in appointing a motivated and highly competent doctor to this post, and you will have the opportunity to further develop high quality rheumatology services across St George's and Queen Mary's Hospitals. Main duties of the job The post holder will; Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge. Work closely with consultant colleagues in the Rheumatology care group to ensure proper functioning of the Care Group, appropriate co-ordination of clinical services and continuity of care for patients. Work as part of the clinical team to ensure that the waiting list targets are met. Continually update their education in Rheumatology and GiM and fulfill his/her CME and GMC revalidation requirements Take part in the training of undergraduate and postgraduate doctors and in the professional development of other staff groups in relation to Rheumatological clinical care. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Details Date posted 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 3 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 200-MC-712790-8314000-CA Job locations St George's Hospital Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached to the advert for the full job description and main responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached to the advert for the full job description and main responsibilities. Person Specification Education Essential Full registration with the GMC CCST in Rheumatology (or within 3 months of date of interview) MRCP (UK or Ireland) Desirable PhD or MD Experience