Senior clinical fellow in rheumatology

This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist training in the management of patients with inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue diseases in this nationally regarded rheumatology department. You will develop skills in musculoskeletal ultrasound and have the opportunity to develop your research portfolio and be involved in clinical trials. 

This post will support the Rheumatology service based at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust .  You will join a team of four professors, nine consultant rheumatologists and six nurse specialists. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.