The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Rheumatology Service.
The successful candidate will work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the team in order to provide a high quality, comprehensive service within this teaching hospital environment. To minimise travel between sites the job plan has been designed to ensure that wherever possible the successful candidate will be based at one site each day.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract. We are looking to continue our work as a Specialised Rheumatology centre., Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace., Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government's rules on skilled worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the skilled worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here (link to the gov.uk website).
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We are looking to appoint one part time, 6PA, substantive Consultant Rheumatologist to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working.

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We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.