Job overview

Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Rheumatology at The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Royal United Hospitals Foundation Trust in Bath.  The position is for a WTE (full-time) Clinical Fellow.  The post will be for a duration of one year (fixed term) to commence 6^th August 2025.  We welcome applications from interested, highly motivated individuals to join our specialist team. 

The RNHRD offers excellent clinical and research opportunities supported by a large, friendly and highly motivated inter-disciplinary team.  We would encourage all interested candidates to discuss the opportunities available.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and have a licence to practice.  Applicants must have completed a foundation training programme (or equivalent) and have at least 2 years’ experience working in general medical specialties.  Prior Rheumatology experience is preferable but not essential.

Interested candidates are invited to contact Dr Tehseen Ahmed, Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Lead via [email protected]. 

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

The post will provide opportunities for training in all aspects of general and specialist clinical rheumatology. We welcome applications from interested, highly motivated individuals to join our specialist team. The RNHRD offers excellent clinical and research opportunities supported by a large, friendly, highly-motivated interdisciplinary team. We would encourage all interested candidates to discuss the options available.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and have a licence to practice.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.