Consultant in Rheumatology

Salary Scale - £96,963 - £128,841 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.

NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Consultant colleague to the post of Consultant in Rheumatology.

The successful applicant will join the consultant-led Rheumatology team and will share responsibility for providing an excellent and comprehensive clinical service in Forth Valley. NHS Forth Valley is committed to supporting research and development within specialty teams. We would welcome applications from individuals with a research interest and can support dedicated time within research subject to discussion.

If applicants are interested, there is also the option of participating in the General Medical rota within Forth Valley Royal Hospital.

NHS Forth Valley provides acute services for a population of approximately 310,000 people in Central Scotland. Acute services, emergency and complex care, and planned services are provided for at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (FVRH)

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website Applicants will be in possession of Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, and expected to have broad Rheumatology training, be registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT at the time of interview or have a certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department and meet key staff. Informal enquires should be directed to John Harvie (john.harvie2@nhs.scot) Consultant Rheumatologist and Acting Clinical Lead for Rheumatology or Dr Sara Else, Consultant Rheumatologist and Associated Medical Director (sara.else@nhs.scot). Any applicant who wishes to participate in the General Medicine rota are invited to contact Dr David Watts, Consultant Physician and Clinical Director on 01324 566827.

Reference number: 184344

Closing date: 20^th May 2024

Interview date: 28^th June 2024

NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.