Consultant Rheumatologist

The closing date is 13 January 2026 We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant Rheumatologist who can provide excellent outpatient general Rheumatology care supported by military consultant colleagues and Specialist Nurses, within a multidisciplinary Defence Rheumatology Service (DRS) here at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC). You will need to deliver a high standard of care and support a highly skilled team, cope well under pressure, have sound judgement and the ability to make sound decisions. Collaborate with wider defence medical teams. This is a full time position of 40 hours weekly within a purpose built Tri-Service rehabilitation centre located at Stanford Hall. If you have what it takes and you are excited about executing your skills within this role then we would love to hear from you. Benefits: Access to learning and development tailored to your role A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity NHS Pension Free Parking Gyms Swimming Pool and Hot Tub On Site shop Golf Course Running Track Tennis Courts Cinema Officers Mess Membership Allowances: On call supplement Main duties of the job The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre's (DMRC) purpose is to provide inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for Service Personnel (SP) with musculoskeletal and neurological injuries related to sports, exercise & training, overseas operational activities, other trauma or neurological diagnosis or event. The delivery of care is centred around thorough and timely outpatient care, as well as intensive, residential, group-based rehabilitation provided by consultant led multi-disciplinary teams. These are broadly Lower Limbs, Spines, Upper Quadrant and Specialist Rehabilitation, DMRC is the only site offering Defence Rheumatology Services and will accept referrals for any SP in the UK military with any rheumatological concern. As a result, the caseload consists of patients with a breadth of presentations ranging from complex conditions often managed in the NHS, to more routine inflammatory and non-inflammatory illness. About us Our success depends on our people our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us. Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government. The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay. In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team. If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together. Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to: Attend and lead Rheumatology clinics and review clinics as per individual job plan Clinical leadership, to deliver a high-quality clinical service and promote a culture of evidence-based best practice, in line with relevant literature and guidelines. Clinical leadership, to deliver a high-quality clinical service and promote a culture of evidence-based best practice, in line with relevant literature and guidelines. Clinical team leadership, direction, support, and guidance to a team of highly skilled Rheumatology Specialist Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHPs) to deliver an occupationally focused Rheumatology and Rehabilitation service, in collaboration with wider Defence Medical Services (DMS) including Primary Care, Occupational Health and Mental Health, and the Chain of Command (CoC). Coordination of surgical, medical, rehabilitation, psychological and social care input to ensure delivery of a patient-centred, integrated, biopsychosocial model of care. Close collaboration and subject matter expert guidance to the Civilian Service manager (CSM) or Officer in Command Force Regeneration (OC FG), working in their role as operational team lead. Supervision and training of junior civilian and military medical colleagues including supervision of audit & quality improvement projects (QIPs). Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of duties.