Job summary We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant to join a friendly and innovative team to deliver high-quality rheumatology care for our Somerset population. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to lead and develop services relevant to their interest and experience as the service continues to expand. This post is for 10 PAs but does provide options to work flexibly subject to discussion regarding roles and responsibilities and in keeping with the needs of the service. The successful candidate will need to be prepared to take on new challenges to expand the service and work collaboratively with other team members. The management team are supportive of developing and expanding the service, and regular meetings are in place to ensure collaboration of management and consultant colleagues. The successful candidate will support the ambitious but exciting plans to develop a countywide service for rheumatological care in Somerset. This post can be based at Yeovil District Hospital or Musgrove Park Hospital with opportunities to develop the role in conjunction with the expanding multidisciplinary team across Somerset. Main duties of the job To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring rheumatology services: Outpatient work the successful candidate will provide outpatient clinics and support for the specialist nursing team Inpatient work - the successful candidate will support the other Rheumatology Consultants in seeing rheumatology ward referrals To work with the multidisciplinary team to support the development of in house and county wide rheumatology services To provide cover for colleagues in their absence To deal with emergencies as the occasion demands About us As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year YC72 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-MED-DEAN-1552 Job locations Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration and hold a license to practice at time of applying. CCST (or within 6 months of award) in Rheumatology MRCP Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration and hold a license to practice at time of applying. CCST (or within 6 months of award) in Rheumatology MRCP 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 (opens in a new window). 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)