George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Consultant in Rheumatology
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Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026
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This is a full-time Consultant Rheumatologist post (10.0 Programmed Activities). The successful candidate will join a supportive and multidisciplinary Rheumatology team comprising two full-time consultants, one SAS doctor, four Clinical Nurse Specialists, and dedicated administrative support. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of Rheumatology services at George Eliot Hospital.
The successful applicant will be encouraged and supported to develop a specialist interest and, where desired, contribute to the general medical on-call rota. The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in and further develop our Early Arthritis Service, including dedicated early arthritis clinics. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is an established component of the service, supporting the timely assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with inflammatory arthritis.
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Candidates with an interest or expertise in rheumatology ultrasound will be particularly welcomed and supported in developing this aspect of the service. This is an exciting time to join our growing service and play a key role in shaping its future.
The post also provides opportunities for close collaborative working with colleagues at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, including participation in joint multidisciplinary team meetings, governance activities, and service development initiatives.
Here At George Eliot Our Vision To ‘excel At Patient Care’ Takes Centre Stage. An Ever Evolving Clinically-led Acute Service Provider We Are On a Journey To Continually Provide High Quality, Safe And Responsive Services Delivered By Inspiring, Friendly And Compassionate Staff Who Share Our Corporate Values Which Underpin Everything We Do. Our Values Are Not Just Words On a Piece Of Paper, They Bond Us Together, Reflect Our Ambition And Shape Who We Are
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Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme – find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Suresh Krishnamoorthy
- Job title: Clinical Director Planned Medicine
- Email address: suresh.krishnamoorthy@geh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02476 351351
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