Consultant in Rheumatology (Connective Tissue Disease/SLE)

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Rheumatology (Connective Tissue Disease/SLE)

The closing date is 16 July 2026

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Rheumatology with an interest in autoimmune connective tissue diseases (0.75PA) at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a substantive post to commence as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will need to be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Rheumatology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. The candidate would be expected to be able to provide evidence for interest and experience in Metabolic Bone Disease. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice. Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job responsibilities

The Rheumatology service in Cambridge is based at the Addenbrookes Hospital site with satellite clinics at Ely, Saffron Walden and Newmarket. There is an established early arthritis service with clinics at Addenbrookes and Newmarket Hospitals, connective tissue disease service (at Addenbrookes Hospital) and metabolic bone disease unit. There is also an established rheumatology research unit. The Rheumatology team consists of eleven Rheumatology Consultants, four CTD/Lupus Specialist Nurses, eight General Rheumatology Practitioners, three Metabolic Bone Nurse specialists and four Rheumatology Research Nurses, as well as two Deanery Registrars and a Clinical Fellow. The Addenbrookes CTD team play a leading role in the Eastern Network for Rare Autoimmune Disease (ENRAD). The team have close links with other specialities such as renal medicine and vasculitis, thoracic medicine (Addenbrookes), interstitial lung disease service (Royal Papworth), clinical immunology, ophthalmology, cardiology, gastroenterology, hepatology, infectious diseases, neurology, haematology (especially for patients with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome or HLH), ENT, maxillofacial and dermatology. The adjacent Royal Papworth Hospital includes a specialist Pulmonary Hypertension centre and an ICU with ECMO capability. There are combined chest/rheumatology clinics and several established MDT meetings. The service is supported by an excellent team of Musculoskeletal Radiologists and also Pathologists with expertise in vasculitis and myositis. Addenbrookes Hospital has a dynamic Paediatric Rheumatology department and regional network (CHEERS), which is particularly important for transitional care.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

The main duties of this post are to include: Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of secondary and tertiary service level autoimmune connective tissue disease. Teaching and training of resident staff, medical students in autoimmune CTD. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

Person Specification Qualifications

• Standards
• Professionalism
• Clinical Skills
• Specialty Specific Skills
• Commitment to Clinical Governance
• Communication Skills
• Personal Skills
• Understanding of the NHS
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£113,365 to £150,569 a year per annum (pro rata)