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
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Rheumatology Consultant in England employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team