NHS Consultant Rheumatologist / General Medicine

Job summaryWe are seeking to appoint a full-time Consultant in Rheumatology & General Medicine on a full-time permanent basis. The appointee will work with consultant colleagues to provide comprehensive inpatient , Day unit and outpatient services for local residents across East Sussex with a catchment area of approximately 544,000. This post is cross-site, based at EDGH with outreach clinics across community sites Conquest hospital at Hastings and Uckfield community hospital.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a Consultant to join the Department of Rheumatology in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The appointee will be an individual with enthusiasm, strong self-motivation and the skills necessary to contribute to the development of our patient-centered rheumatology service.The post-holder will form part of a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the speciality. The appointee will take an active role in the Rheumatology service, including Ultrasound incorporated fast track GCA clinic with full participation in cross-county clinical activities in our community clinics. The post will be based at the EDGH Hospital forming part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with colleagues cross site. This includes regular audit, governance and outcome meetings with colleagues based at the Eastbourne District General Hospital. About usA wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.DetailsDate posted02 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year based on 10PA ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number374-EB-AM037Job locationsEDGHKings DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.AAC: Wednesday 30th December 2026If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. This JD has been approved by the Trust.AAC: Wednesday 30th December 2026If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMRCP or equivalentCCT in Rheumatology & General Internal Medicine or equivalent, be on the GMC specialist registerFull Registration with the GMC and a Licence to PracticeExpertise in Rheumatology and General Medicine.DesirablePublished Research.Experience of supervising resident staff.Experience of teaching clinical skills Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMRCP or equivalentCCT in Rheumatology & General Internal Medicine or equivalent, be on the GMC specialist registerFull Registration with the GMC and a Licence to PracticeExpertise in Rheumatology and General Medicine.DesirablePublished Research.Experience of supervising resident staff.Experience of teaching clinical skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameEast Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustAddressEDGHKings DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustAddressEDGHKings DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDUnited KingdomEmployer's website