Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of pediatric rheumatologic conditions.

• Diagnose and manage juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and other inflammatory arthritis.

• Manage pediatric connective tissue and autoimmune diseases.

• Diagnose and manage systemic lupus erythematosus and related conditions.

• Assess and manage pediatric vasculitis and autoinflammatory disorders.

• Manage musculoskeletal pain and inflammatory conditions.

• Evaluate and manage patients with unexplained fever and systemic inflammatory conditions.

• Initiate and monitor immunomodulatory and biologic therapies where appropriate.

• Monitor disease activity, treatment response, and potential medication-related complications.

• Develop individualized long-term treatment and follow-up plans.

• Provide appropriate patient and family counselling and education.

• Collaborate with pediatricians, immunologists, nephrologists, dermatologists, orthopedists, physiotherapists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives.

• Support teaching and training activities where required.

Qualifications

• Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Pediatric Rheumatology.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Pediatric Rheumatology.

• Significant experience in the diagnosis and management of pediatric rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions.

• Strong experience in inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, and systemic inflammatory disorders.

• Experience with immunomodulatory and biologic therapies.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Pediatric Rheumatology.

• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and inflammatory arthritis.

• Pediatric autoimmune and connective tissue diseases.

• Pediatric vasculitis.

• Autoinflammatory and systemic inflammatory disorders.

• Immunomodulatory and biologic therapies.

• Long-term disease monitoring and management.

• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent communication and counselling skills with children and their families.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality pediatric rheumatology care.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, pediatric rheumatology experience, and professional background.