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Consultant Rheumatologist with Behcets specialist interest
The closing date is 29 July 2026
A unique and exceptional opportunity has arisen for a fulltime (10 PAs) post for a General Consultant Rheumatologist with an interest in Behet’s Disease at the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG). The Rheumatology department at UHLG is formed from the merger of the two legacy departments in Liverpool, based at Broadgreen and Aintree University Hospitals, and comprises a large team of 13 Consultants, 1 Nurse Consultant, 14 Specialist Nurses, and supporting administrative and data staff. The department is currently split across two sites, with plans to consolidate onto a single site in due course. The Behets Service, within the department of Rheumatology, is one of three National Centres of Excellence and is a highly specialised service commissioned by NHS England. Core functions of the service are delivered by a multidisciplinary team, including two Rheumatologists, a Behet’s Nurse Consultant, and other Consultants in Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Gynaecology and Clinical Psychology, all contributing to a one‑stop clinic. The clinical team is supported by a Data Manager and an Office Manager. The Liverpool Centre currently manages 700 patients with Behet’s from across England and devolved nations, aiming to provide shared care with local hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside Rheumatology colleagues in delivering outpatient services and consulting on inpatient referrals. The post will include:
- General Rheumatology clinics
- One specialist Behet’s clinic (May eventually increase to two, depending on clinical and research interests of the successful applicant)
- Support for the Behet’s service – high‑cost drug approvals, telephone advice, and meetings with NHS England and the other two Centres
- Expectation to contribute to service development
- 1:6 rota as consultant of the week (9–5 pm) to cover referrals
- 1:6 rota to manage the e‑RS (triaging new referrals) and Advice and Guidance
- Participation in Rheumatology MDT (weekly), Vasculitis MDT (monthly), and specialist regional MDT (once a month)
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group aims to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS, providing general, emergency, and highly specialised regional services to more than two million people in the North West.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed information of the role duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCST in rheumatology (or within six months)
- Academic/university post‑higher degree by research (PhD)
Registration
- Full registration with the GMC
Clinical Experience
- Strong background in all aspects of general rheumatology with additional experience in systemic IMIDs such as CTDs, SLE or vasculitis
- Specialist experience, e.g., Fellowship in a systemic IMID‑related field
Management Skills
- Understanding of management responsibilities of a consultant role
Research
- Experience of clinical research as a Sub/Co‑Investigator, and/or translational research
- Understanding of principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and GCP certification
- Publications in peer‑reviewed journals
Audit
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Track record in audit
Teaching
- Previous experience of teaching students, junior doctors or PAMs
- Educational supervisor accreditation
- Teaching qualifications or training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify no previous criminal convictions.
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