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Consultant in Rheumatology
10 PAs including up to 2 PA of SPA) or Part Time
Salary Scale - £114,430 - £148,064 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.
NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Consultant colleague to the post of Consultant in Rheumatology.
The successful applicant will join the consultant-led Rheumatology team and will share responsibility for providing an excellent and comprehensive clinical service in Forth Valley. NHS Forth Valley is committed to supporting research and development within specialty teams. We would welcome applications from individuals with a research interest and can support dedicated time within research subject to discussion.
If applicants are interested, there is also the option of participating in the General Medical rota within Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
NHS Forth Valley provides acute services for a population of approximately 310,000 people in Central Scotland. Acute services, emergency and complex care, and planned services are provided for at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (FVRH)
You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website Applicants will be in possession of Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, and expected to have broad Rheumatology training, be registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT. Applicants applying under the Portfolio pathway must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department and meet key staff. Informal enquires should be directed to John Harvie (john.harvie2@nhs.scot) Clinical Lead for Rheumatology or Dr Sean Kerrigan, Consultant Rheumatologist (sean.kerrigan@nhs.scot)
Reference number: 245603
Closing date: 3rd June 2026
Interview date: 1st July 2026
NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.