Consultant Rheumatologist

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Consultant Rheumatologist – WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL

Reference – 238811

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and be 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.

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in the Western General Hospital.

The main remit will be to contribute to the general rheumatology service. The unit benefits from excellent relationships with colleagues in many specialties within a university teaching hospital environment. The department has a strong focus on clinical research and it is anticipated that the post-holder will take a leading role in developing the department’s portfolio of clinical research in psoriatic arthritis.

The post will be based at the Western General Hospital in North Edinburgh. It is anticipated that the post holder will also undertake regular clinics at East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington. It is possible that the post-holder may be required to work in other areas of NHS Lothian in the future depending on the development of Rheumatology services. The consultant’s clinical duties will be reviewed at least annually through job planning.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Professor Stuart H Ralston
, Clinical Director Rheumatology

or stuart.ra

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We cannot accept CVs as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

Closing date: 07/03/2026

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Interview Date: 09/04/2026