Locum Consultant Rheumatologist - Cardiff

Employer:

Location:

Cardiff, Cardiff, CF14 4XW

Pay:

£100 to £120 per hour, dependant on experience

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

27/12/2025

About this job

For more info please contact Dani Adams on Locum Consultant in Rheumatology

• UK-Wide Opportunities Medacs Healthcare Job Title: Locum Consultant Rheumatologist Location: Cardiff, South Wales, UK Rate: £100 - £120 per hour.

PAYE only Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available) Start Date: ASAP for 3 months initially, with potential for extension.

Details: Post 1 Full Time Clinical sessions - 6 clinics per week on days to suit the service due to availability of clinic rooms in outpatients.

New clinics initially until follow up demand required - 6 new appts per clinical session.

Location at both UHW and UHL. 1 admin session.

MDT/radiology meeting Wednesday weekly.

Rheumatology service day on-call consultant rota shared with team.

Post 2 Full or Part time Clinical sessions

• to be agreed depending on full or part time (6/4 sessions). Post required to cover consultant absence and their exiting patient cohort.

Location at both UHW and UHL. 1 admin session.

MDT/radiology Wednesday weekly meeting.

Rheumatology service day on-call consultant rota shared with team.

Make a Real Difference in Rheumatology

On Your Terms Are you a skilled Consultant in Rheumatology seeking flexibility, variety, and rewarding clinical experiences?

At Medacs Healthcare, we're proud to support the NHS with expert consultants across the UK. We're currently recruiting for locum Consultant roles in Rheumatology with UK-wide opportunities tailored to your availability and preferences.

Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?

Priority Access to Locum Shifts

• Get exclusive early access to locum roles across the UK. Shifts That Works for You
• Flexible long-term or short-term assignments to match your lifestyle and career goals NHS-Approved Framework Agency
• As a trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts, we offer consistent, high-quality opportunities.

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

• Receive one-to-one support from a specialist who understands your clinical area and career goals.

Streamlined Registration & Fast Onboarding

• Our expert compliance team helps you get fully registered and ready to work quick and efficiently.
• Benefit from free mental health and wellbeing support, including webinars by The Joyful Doctor (with CPD points) GMC Revalidation & Appraisal Support
• We're a Designated Body and provide full support with your annual appraisals.

Lucrative Referral Scheme

• Earn generous bonuses for every successful referral you make. 24/7/365 Support
• Our team is available around the clock
• whenever you need us.

About the Role

The Consultant Rheumatologist will provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with rheumatological conditions, including autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders.

The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care, leading multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to service development and research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of rheumatological conditions.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient care, including complex case management.
• Lead and supervise junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical governance activities.
• Contribute to teaching, training, and research within the department.
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and maintain accurate patient records.

What We're Looking For - Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• At least 6 months of previous NHS experience
• A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check
• or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration process
• UK Right to Work
• Strong communication and teamworking skills

Desirable

• CCT in Rheumatology

Locations Available

We're recruiting for locum roles across the UK, including: Greater London, Midlands, North West & North East England, South East & South West England, Scotland, Wales. Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.

Apply Today

Take control of your rheumatology career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing.

For more info please contact Dani Adams on

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