Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Consultant General Physician with a special interest in Rheumatology to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time post comprising 11 Programmed Activities (PAs), with responsibilities shared between General Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute trusts in the south of England, renowned for its high-quality patient care and commitment to excellence.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across both general medical and rheumatology services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care plans.
- Contribute to the continued development of rheumatology services including outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations.
- Provide comprehensive care in both General Medicine and Rheumatology, managing outpatient clinics both on and off-site.
- Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care, the operation of the rheumatology department, and the wider directorate.
- Play an important role in the ongoing development of the service and contribute to the hospital management initiatives. There are numerous opportunities to engage in management committees, research and development, and other hospital activities.
- Participate in the general medical on-call rota (1 in 8 weekends and 1 in 16 weekdays).
We welcome applicants who are passionate about integrated care and are keen to make a meaningful impact within both Rheumatology and General Medicine.
Multidisciplinary team composition
- 4 full-time Consultant General Physician/Rheumatologists
- 1 part-time Consultant General Physician/Rheumatologist
- 1 full-time and 2 part-time Consultant Rheumatologists (Rheumatology-only)
- 3 Specialist Rheumatology Nurses
- 3 Rheumatology/GIM Specialty Registrars (SpRs)
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Job Plan
A formal Job Plan will be established between the post holder and the Chief of Service. This agreement will be reviewed at least annually, following the consultant’s Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan is designed to be a prospective agreement, detailing the consultant’s duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the upcoming year. The plan will encompass all key aspects of the consultant’s professional practice, including but not limited to Clinical duties, teaching and educational activities, research initiatives and managerial responsibilities.
The Job Plan will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal (within the organization) and external, ensuring there is a transparent overview of the consultant’s workload.
Provisional Job Plan
The job plan involves a rolling rota of 2 weeks on the ward with another consultant and 3 weeks off the ward.
On calls 1.25 PA & Referrals week 0.25 PA
Person specification
Professional/ Specialist/ Functional Experience
Essential criteria
- Delivery of outpatient rheumatological care, including proficiency in joint injection
- Rheumatology clinics and general medical clinics
- Ability to make decisions at the level of a consultant and to lead a team of trainees
Desirable criteria
- At least 1 year of training in a specialist (e.g. vasculitis) unit
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCP (UK)
- CCT / CESR in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine
Desirable criteria
- MD/PhD
- Other post-graduate degree
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE
Essential criteria
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Leadership of professional bodies or committees
About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT)
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
New organisational strategy – FHFT 2030
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
Investments and Development
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
Sustainability and Net Zero
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Digital Innovation and Quality Improvement
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Values and Culture
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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