Consultant in Rheumatology - LW

Join NHS Fife as Consultant Rheumatologist

Make a meaningful difference, whilst striking that important work life balance on Scotlands stunning East coast
Were one of Scotlands most innovative and forward-thinking Health Boards

Based in Kirkcaldy, the Fife Rheumatology Service is looking to recruit a Consultant with a strong focus on inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune connective tissue diseases. The Service takes a strong, dynamic, and holistic approach to the management of people with rheumatic disease delivered by consultants and a large multi-disciplinary team
You will take up general rheumatology outpatient clinical commitments and will contribute to the in-patient clinical commitment. You will also assist in the development of the service and can develop your own special interest. 

The service offers the flexibility for this post on a full or part time basis and to be a dual specialty with Acute Medicine with a 50/50 split.

Interviews will be held on 29 October 2024

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. 

Why Fife?

With stunning coastlines, unrivalled access to outdoor activities, world famous local cuisine, and areas steeped in history, the Kingdom of Fife is swiftly emerging from the shadows of Scotlands major cities. Whether you are an outdoors person, or someone who prefers the busy night-lights, Fife has something for everyone at a stones throw from Scotlands major cities.

The Fife Rheumatology Service Nationally recognised innovation

First in Scotland to introduce a fast-track referral pathway for giant cell arteritis.

First in Scotland to implement medication review meetings for governance of biologic therapies.

Continued commitment to advanced practice skills.

Were proud of our forward-thinking team, who regularly evaluate and implement evidence-based practice. 

The Fife Rheumatology service was the Innovation winner of the NHS Fife Team award 2023 for our New Patient Pathway.  Weve further evolved the pathway for patients, who are managed within the multi-disciplinary team, with an even stronger emphasis on their own empowerment and self-management.  

Were also one of six winners of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Societys Aspiring to Excellence awards, which encourage and recognise service improvement in axial spondyloarthritis.

Striking that important work life balance

Our staff are at the heart of everything that we do therefore, we understand the importance of a healthy and flexible approach to work-life balance.
We know how important the work we do is, but we also understand that our staff have a life and responsibilities outside the NHS. Thats why, in addition to benefits like pension contributions, increasing holidays in line with length of service, and career progression support, we work with staff and ensure their roles work for them and those closest to them. 

We strongly believe that a fulfilling career helping people to live long and healthy lives should not mean choosing between work and home life.
For more information about Rheumatology in Fife, please visit www.nhsfife.org/rheumatology

Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to:

Dr John McLaren, Lead Consultant Rheumatologist
Heather Bett, Service Manager 

Direct:         ext. 21295
email:        john.mclaren2@nhs.scot or heather.bett@nhs.scot 

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.