Site Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Town Ashton-under-Lyne Salary £113,565 – £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for 1 dynamic and motivated individual to join our Rheumatology Department at Tameside. The hospital team currently consists of 4 consultants, with an expanding specialist pharmacy and nursing team, The department has good links with the University of Manchester and other Rheumatology centres within the North West Deanery and also with Primary Care colleagues locally.
This post represents an exciting opportunity to join one of the pioneering integrated care organisations in the country which is transforming the way care is delivered to improve the health of the population it serves. Not only does this post provide exposure to a variety of clinical settings but also the opportunity to be at the core of transforming our services to provide a truly integrated model of health care to our population. The Rheumatology team have been pivotal in some key service transformations within the Trust such as implementing Model A (DMARD) hospital transition, developing an Early Arthritis Pathway, Giant Cell Arteritis Pathway and initiating a Fracture Liason Service.
We are happy to consider applications for full time or part time candidates. Informal discussions and/or visits to meet the team are more than welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a consultant on a 10 Programmed Activity (PA) job plan in the specialty of Rheumatology.
Part time or flexible working (e.g. weekends and evenings) will be considered. Specialist interests (such as research) will also be considered for the right candidate.
The role will include assisting in optimising pathways enhancing the service offered to the local community and linking in with tertiary centres with opportunities to participate in junior doctor training and research.
We are committed to driving service improvements promoting best practice in the management of patients with rheumatological diseases, including inpatient admissions and outpatient clinics.
Candidates will be required to manage the workload of the Rheumatology Department.
You should be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or be in receipt of the Certificate of Specialist Training (CCT) within six months of the date of interview.
Working for our organisation
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required . These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview
- Primary Medical Qualification e.g. MB ChB
- MRCP UK or Ireland
- Post Graduate Degree
- Wide experience in Rheumatology
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Evidence of participation of research
- Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
- Appropriate Home Office status to undertake a career post in the UK
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed paper and other publications
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions.
Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.
At Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, we welcome applications from all candidates.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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