Medacs Healthcare is recruiting a Consultant Rheumatologist to support a busy rheumatology service in London. The role involves delivering outpatient clinics, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and management for diverse inflammatory conditions, and contributing to service development.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care with opportunity to influence care models alongside pharmacists, physiotherapists and extended scope clinicians.

Consultant Rheumatologist

Job Title: Consultant Rheumatologist

Location: London

Contract Type: Locum (long term)

Salary: £90 - £100

Job Type: Full time

Shifts: 6 months Monday to Friday - Clinic Consultant -Rheumatology

We're recruiting a Consultant Rheumatologist to support a growing rheumatology service, delivering high quality, patient centred care across outpatient and diagnostic pathways.

This role offers a varied clinical caseload, including early arthritis services, complex inflammatory conditions and long term condition management. We welcome consultants who are keen to contribute to service development and help shape care models alongside specialist pharmacists, physiotherapists and extended scope clinicians.

You're a Consultant Rheumatologist who enjoys working in a busy outpatient setting and takes pride in delivering compassionate, evidence based care. You communicate confidently, work collaboratively with colleagues and bring a calm, considered approach to managing complex rheumatic disease.

You're keen to further develop your specialist interests while contributing positively to a cohesive, patient focused rheumatology service.

• Deliver rheumatology outpatient clinics, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Contribute to enhanced services such as early arthritis pathways and subspecialty clinics
• Provide evidence based management of inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis and metabolic bone disorders
• Offer clear, supportive advice to patients, families, GPs and healthcare partners
• Monitor disease activity, treatment outcomes and long term progress, escalating concerns where appropriate
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards
• Work collaboratively with physiotherapy, pharmacy, CNS teams and wider MDT colleagues to ensure continuity of care and a positive patient experience

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• At least 6 months NHS experience, with a good understanding of NHS systems and processes
• Strong outpatient rheumatology experience, including complex inflammatory disease management
• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
• Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, patient centred approach

• Subspecialty interest such as early arthritis, connective tissue disease or vasculitis
• Experience supporting service development, teaching or quality improvement
• Involvement in audit or research activity

• Competitive pay with weekly payroll
• Flexible working options
• 24/7 support from our dedicated team
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities across NHS and private sector settings
• Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards

Medacs Healthcare is a leading healthcare staffing agency, trusted by the NHS and private sector for over 30 years. We are committed to supporting Consultant Rheumatologists with flexible opportunities, career development and a supportive working environment.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.