Rheumatology Consultant

Cora Health Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development time

Consultant pathway

Clinical supervision

Holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Pension contributions

Employee discounts

Membership fees

Job summary

Cora Health Group seeks a Rheumatology Consultant to deliver expert care within an integrated community MSK, pain and rheumatology service across Mid and South Essex.

You will assess and manage rheumatic and autoimmune conditions, order tests, interpret results, and contribute to teaching and research while supporting junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and take medical histories
• Diagnose and manage conditions such as arthritis, lupus, gout and other autoimmune diseases
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood tests and imaging studies
• Educate patients and their families about disease management and treatment options
• Take part in clinical research and keep up to date with advances in rheumatology
• Provide mentorship and training to junior medical staff and students

Education

MBBS or equivalent

CCT or CESR in rheumatology

Already working as a Rheumatology Consultant

Job description

The post is a consultant rheumatology role within Cora Health Group's integrated community MSK, pain and rheumatology service across Mid and South Essex. The work centres on assessing and managing rheumatic and autoimmune conditions such as arthritis, lupus and gout, including ordering and interpreting blood tests and imaging. Clinics run from healthcare, wellness and leisure centre venues on a varied timetable, and the consultant also trains junior medical staff and students.

What the job involves

• Conduct patient assessments and take medical histories
• Diagnose and manage conditions such as arthritis, lupus, gout and other autoimmune diseases
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood tests and imaging studies
• Educate patients and their families about disease management and treatment options
• Take part in clinical research and keep up to date with advances in rheumatology
• Provide mentorship and training to junior medical staff and students

Nice to have

• MBBS or equivalent
• CCT or CESR in rheumatology
• Already working as a Rheumatology Consultant

What’s offered

• Minimum of 5% of hours as bespoke personal development time
• Roadmap to Consultant-level practice
• Clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring
• Up to 30 days holiday plus public holidays, with option to buy additional leave
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee assistance programme and online discounts portal
• Reimbursement of professional body membership fees for clinicians