Job summary
As the saying goes, no two days will be the same, but overall, you'll be doing: conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and management of patients who would have traditionally been referred into secondary care rheumatology services with non-inflammatory/persistent joint problems. Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, to optimally manage patients' conditions. Provide specialist advice to requests from stakeholders across the pathway. Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and ensure holistic treatment approaches. Maintain professional relationships with external clinical stakeholders (such as secondary care consultants and GPs) to facilitate successful partnership working and the delivery and development of high-quality rheumatology care for patients across the system.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a well-organised individual to deliver quality clinical care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. You'll undertake comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients with a wide variety of MSK needs. You must formulate, deliver, review, and progress individual treatment programmes, ensuring effective treatment, specialist advice, and timely discharge. We are dedicated to delivering the highest level of patient care efficiently and cost-effectively, with reinvestment to ensure sustainability. If you can manage a varied caseload of MSK patients, are committed to CPD, and have a desire to develop yourself and the service with a focus on improving patient care, we'd like to hear from you. Our interview process includes a video assessment following your application, then a traditional interview with the hiring team. The process is competency-based, providing an opportunity to demonstrate your practice at a suitable level.
About us
Cora is a leading provider of community healthcare services in the UK, delivering MSK (musculoskeletal) services, diagnostic imaging, day-case surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, podiatry, persistent pain management, mental health, orthopaedic, and rheumatology services. We aim to give everyone the opportunity to thrive, helping people help themselves, recover, or find new ways forward.
Details
Date posted: 22 August 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £34,724 to £38,964 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: SOTY33
Job locations: Flagg Court Health Centre, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2LS
Job responsibilities
Working within a dynamic group of clinicians and supporting service colleagues, you will learn from and with them, and be proud when you inspire and develop others with your expertise. We offer various benefits, including up to 30 days' holiday (plus public holidays and your birthday), at least 5% of your working time devoted to CPD through our in-house Learning and Development Academy, discounts via 'Boost' Benefits, access to health service discounts, Blue Light Card, employee assistance programs, electric car schemes, professional membership fee reimbursements, and group life cover.
Qualifications: Desirable – BSc in Physiotherapy
Experience: Desirable – 3 years experience
This post is subject to a DBS check, and applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.
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