Consultant in Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Manchester, M13 9WL

Contract Type: Permanent

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 02/07/2026

About this job

Proposed interview date 15 June 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology to join our friendly, busy department at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) in a 6 PA post, with additional on call responsibilities.

Applicants with full specialist accreditation in paediatric rheumatology, or SPIN accreditation in paediatric rheumatology with recent relevant experience in a tertiary rheumatology centre, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide a service in the Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology specialty to MFT hospitals, with responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.
• Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the standard operating procedures and relevant guidance.
• Be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• Participate in continuing professional development and the Trust is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities in line with the relevant MFT Policies.
• Participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Trust's policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.
• Provide cover for consultant colleagues' periods of leave where applicable.
• Work full on call rota, providing out of hours care and advice for patients within RMCH and around the Greater Manchester region.
• Contribute to the on call rota based on a hot week system and collaborate with consultant colleagues to ensure clear handover and continuity of care.

Qualifications

Full specialist accreditation in paediatric rheumatology, or SPIN accreditation in paediatric rheumatology with recent relevant experience in a tertiary rheumatology centre.

Equality and Diversity

All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a Disability Confident employer.

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