Consultant Rheumatologist | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 PA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7793735/360-A-1163 |
Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Rheumatologists to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to pursue a career in Rheumatology. The successful candidates will join an innovative established team of Consultants, Resident Doctors, Specialist Nurses and Dexa Technicians providing outpatient, inpatient and diagnostic care.
We will be advertising for 1.5 WTE, the post-holders will work with colleagues to support and develop Rheumatology services for the local population. These positions operate across our three sites Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital.
Applicants must have full GMC registration. MRCP (UK) is desirable.
This post is for a whole time equivalent substantive Consultants in Rheumatology based at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidates will be expected to work across our three sites, Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital
Duties include approximately 5 outpatient clinics per week; intermittent inpatient care for GIM patients, electronic triaging, advice & guidance and the potential for Dexa reporting for our Dexa service.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The successful applicant will work closely with other Consultants, Resident Doctors, Nursing staff, Dexa Technicians, Managers, Medical Secretaries, Admin and other staff across the hospital sites, to deliver clinical services, partake in clinical governance, support clinical leadership to enhance patient safety and experience.
Candidate will be required to have contact with patients, patients’ carers/relatives, and General Practitioners.
Please read job description for more details about the vacancy. The post is appointable while the JD is pending approval by the royal college.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026