Job summaryThe post will provide excellent training and experience in the management of all aspects of Rheumatological conditions. Duties and responsibilities The post is based within the Rheumatology Unit at Kettering General Hospital. The post holder will join a friendly and dynamic Rheumatology team comprising of 4 Consultants, 1 Trust grade Specialist Registrar (this post), 1 GP trainee/SHO grade, 1 Foundation Year one (shared 50% with Dermatology) and 6 Rheumatology Nurse Practitioners.
Main duties of the jobThe post involves responsibility for participation in the Rheumatology Service at the Kettering General Hospital. This consists of:
- out-patient clinics
- responsibility for timely review of Rheumatology in-patient referrals
- liaison with junior doctors to ensure the timely and safe delivery of biological therapies and other infusions in the day unit
The post-holder will be fully supervised by the Rheumatology Consultants. There is a weekly departmental meeting and weekly hospital Grand Rounds during academic term times. There are regular cohorts of medical students (from University of Leicester) within the department and the post-holder is expected to contribute to their teaching. There will be opportunities to conduct audits and take part in regional (e.g. Midlands Rheumatology Society) meetings.
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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
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DetailsDate posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 to £67,325 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 5 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 264-8203462-MED
Job descriptionThe post involves responsibility for participation in the Rheumatology Service at the Kettering General Hospital, including out-patient clinics, timely review of Rheumatology in-patient referrals, and liaison with junior doctors to ensure the timely and safe delivery of biological therapies and other infusions in the day unit.
Essential- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Experience in General Medicine
Desirable- Experience in Rheumatology
Employer contact detailsRheumatology Clinical Lead: Dr Anoop Kuttikat, akuttikat@nhs.net, 01536491522
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 