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Rheumatology Consultant

Job in Chelmsford, Essex County, CM1, England, UK
Listing for: NHS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
  • Doctor/Physician
    Rheumatologist, Healthcare Consultant, Medical Doctor, Internal Medicine Physician
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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 leavean additional day off for your birthday online discounts portal employer pension contributions salary sacrifice schemesan employee assistance programmeperformance related pay reward steam building/away days reimbursement of professional body membership fees for clinicians

Person Specification Qualifications
  • Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialisation in Rheumatology, Board certification in Rheuma
Experience
  • Previous experience in MSK rheumatology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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