Careers in rheumatology

Overview

Rheumatology is a thriving and varied specialty, with many interesting careers. Here we provide information for anyone looking for or already working in roles in adult and paediatric and adolescent rheumatology.

Adult and paediatric and adolescent rheumatology deals with the investigation, diagnosis and management of more than 200 conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, connective tissues and the immune system.

It's an exciting and evolving career. New therapies and ways of treating people means we're adapting and developing all the time. Rheumatology is a tight-knit community; you support and learn from each other, collaborating to help improve patients' lives.

Rheumatology will suit you if you're caring, resilient and enjoy a challenge. In this area, you can explore different roles within rheumatology and hear from people transforming the lives of their patients.

Rheumatologist Here's what you need to become a adult or paediatric and adolescent rheumatologist

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Nurse Here's what you need to become an adult or paediatric and adolescent Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

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Physiotherapist Here's what you need to become a physiotherapist specialising in rheumatology

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Podiatrist Here's what you need to become a podiatrist specialising in rheumatology

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Occupational Therapist Here's what you need to become an occupational therapist specialising in rheumatology

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Pharmacist Here's what you need to become a pharmacist specialising in rheumatology

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Academic Here's what you need to become an academic researcher specialising in rheumatology

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Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) The Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) in rheumatology must be passed before you complete your training. Find out about what support we can offer and read our FAQs.

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Future Leaders Programme

This fully funded prestigious leadership training programme is delivered in partnership with Hult EF Corporate Education. Aimed at the entire multidisciplinary team, it develops rheumatology leaders who change the way services are delivered and go on to represent rheumatology at a national level.

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