Rheumatology Consultant

Cora Health; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Birthday day off

Pension contributions

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee assistance programme

Performance related pay

Job summary

Cora Health is seeking a Rheumatology Consultant to join our integrated community MSK, pain and rheumatology service across Mid and South Essex. You will diagnose and treat a wide range of rheumatic diseases, and work across various venues to deliver timely, patient-centred care.

The role offers full-time or part-time opportunities with flexible timetabling, professional development and collaboration across an MDT. Attendance may include on-call duties and teaching responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialisation in Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and medical histories.
• Diagnose and manage conditions such as arthritis, lupus, gout and other autoimmune diseases.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood tests and imaging studies.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

MD or equivalent

Board certification in Rheumatology

Job description

Rheumatology Consultant

Location: Chelmsford, South East

Salary: £78,409 - £128,409 depending on experience

Contract basis: Full time

Contractual hours per week: 37.5

Rheumatology Consultant Full Time/Part Time

Salary £78,409 - £128,409 depending on experience

Locations available: Chelmsford, Braintree, Thurrock, Southend on Sea

This is an exciting opportunity to be Rheumatology Consultant within an integrated community MSK, pain and rheumatology service based in Mid and South Essex!

Services will be delivered from a range of healthcare, wellness and leisure centre venues across Mid and South Essex. There will be opportunities to work a varied timetable from locations that are locally accessible to colleagues and the communities we serve.

Why work for Cora Health?

At Cora we're passionate about investing in our colleagues, fostering professional growth, and ensuring everyone feels appreciated. We believe that happy and engaged colleagues provide exceptional patient care and will be motivated to perform at their best. Here's a glimpse of what we offer you:

• A minimum of 5% of your hours is bespoke personal development time


• A proven roadmap to Consultant-level practice for those that wish to develop this level of capability.


• Access to an internal network of Consultant clinicians (medical and AHPs) that provide leadership, educational, research and clinical support.


• Access to the full content (live and recorded sessions) of the Connect Clinical Education Academy


• Access to support and engagement with our entire MDT clinical workforce via:


• Emergency clinical on call rota


• Clinical supervision


• Coaching and mentoring


• Online clinical resource and chat network


• Internal conferences and study days


• Clinical support tools/pathways


• Up to 30 days holiday (plus public holidays)


• Option to buy additional annual leave


• An additional day off for your birthday


• Online discounts portal


• Employer pension contributions


• Salary sacrifice schemes


• An employee assistance programme


• Performance related pay rewards


• Team building/away days


• Reimbursement of professional body membership fees for clinicians

These benefits are our way of saying thank you to our colleagues.

About the role

As a Rheumatology Consultant, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating patients with a wide range of rheumatic diseases and conditions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough patient assessments and medical histories.


• Diagnosing and managing conditions such as arthritis, lupus, gout, and other autoimmune diseases.


• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.


• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.


• Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, including blood tests and imaging studies.


• Educating patients and their families about disease management and treatment options.


• Participating in clinical research and staying updated with the latest advancements in rheumatology.


• Providing mentorship and training to junior medical staff and students.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialisation in Rheumatology.


• Board certification in Rheumatology.


• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Commitment to continuous professional development and education.

We are Cora Health:

Cora is a leading provider of community healthcare services in the UK. We deliver MSK (musculoskeletal) services, diagnostic imaging, day-case surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, podiatry, persistent pain management, mental health, orthopaedic and rheumatology services.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to thrive. We help people help themselves, to get back to their best or to simply find a new way forward.