General Practitioner with Extended Role

Job summaryProvide senior specialist medical advice to the Clinical Director, Clinical Delivery Lead and wider leadership team. Chair and lead the weekly Diagnostic MDT. Provide expert diagnostic opinion for complex or uncertain cases. Support accurate diagnosis of ME/CFS and Long Covid in line with NICE guidance and national best practice. Advise on differential diagnosis and where alternative medical causes of fatigue or multisystem symptoms should be considered. Undertake specialist assessment and management of patients with severe and very severe ME/CFS requiring consultant-level input. Provide clinical advice on complex symptom management, investigations, onward referral and escalation. Support clinicians with complex case reviews, prescribing advice and safe discharge planning. Contribute to clinical governance, audit, pathway development and quality improvement. Develop the clinical capability of the multidisciplinary workforce through supervision, education and case-based learning., You will provide diagnostic leadership, specialist clinical advice and consultant-level input to support safe, evidence-based and personalised care. The role will suit a Consultant Physician or GPwER with recognised expertise in ME/CFS, Long Covid or complex fatigue-related conditions.

What you'll do

As a GPwER, you will:

Provide senior specialist medical advice to the Clinical Director, Clinical Delivery Lead and wider leadership team.
Chair and lead the weekly Diagnostic MDT.
Provide expert diagnostic opinion for complex or uncertain cases.
Support accurate diagnosis of ME/CFS and Long Covid in line with NICE guidance and national best practice.
Advise on differential diagnosis and where alternative medical causes of fatigue or multisystem symptoms should be considered.
Undertake specialist assessment and management of patients with severe and very severe ME/CFS requiring consultant-level input.
Provide clinical advice on complex symptom management, investigations, onward referral and escalation.
Support clinicians with complex case reviews, prescribing advice and safe discharge planning.
Contribute to clinical governance, audit, pathway development and quality improvement.
Develop the clinical capability of the multidisciplinary workforce through supervision, education and case-based learning.
Support commissioner discussions and service development where specialist medical input is required., A senior advisory role within a specialist ME/CFS and Long Covid service.
Remote-suitable working for a focused weekly commitment.
The opportunity to influence diagnostic pathways, clinical standards and service quality.
A collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
The chance to support workforce development and build specialist clinical confidence across the service.
A values-led culture focused on better care, better outcomes and better experiences., Job responsibilitiesGPwER ME/CFS Long Covid Service Part / Full Time Time Up to 110,761 depending on experience Kent and Medway (Remote), Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCora Health Group LimitedAddressWoodlands Health CentreMaidstoneKentTN12 6AWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCora Health Group LimitedAddressWoodlands Health CentreMaidstoneKentTN12 6AWUnited KingdomEmployer's website

You will be a medical doctor working at consultant-level practice, with recognised expertise in ME/CFS, Long Covid or related complex multisystem conditions.

You will bring:

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or GP Performers List.
Experience as a Consultant Physician or GPwER with relevant specialist expertise.
Experience diagnosing and managing adults with ME/CFS and Long Covid.
Understanding of severe and very severe ME/CFS, post-exertional malaise/post-exertional symptom exacerbation, dysautonomia and PoTS.
Strong clinical leadership, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams, clinical governance, audit and pathway development.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across professional and organisational boundaries.
A commitment to safe, evidence-based, person-centred care.

Experience supporting regional specialist services, undertaking domiciliary assessment for severe ME/CFS, or contributing to research, publications or specialist networks would be advantageous., We start with a can-do attitude. We act with empathy. We're committed to better., Desirable- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies, Networks or Associations., Desirable- Experience supporting specialist regional services., Desirable- Experience supporting specialist regional services.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Support commissioner discussions and service development where specialist medical input is required.Main duties of the jobThe GPwER provides senior medical leadership, specialist clinical expertise and diagnostic oversight to the Kent & Medway ME/CFS and Long Covid Service. Working as an expert member of the multidisciplinary team, the postholder will provide strategic clinical advice to the Clinical Leadership Team, lead the weekly diagnostic MDT, support the assessment and management of patients with severe and very severe ME/CFS, advise on complex differential diagnosis, and develop the clinical capability of the wider multidisciplinary workforce. The role is advisory in nature, providing specialist input into complex clinical decision alongside holding an ongoing small and specific clinical caseload. The postholder will ensure clinical practice aligns with current NICE guidance, NHS England commissioning guidance and emerging evidence.ut into complex clinical decision alongside holding
an ongoing small and specific clinical caseload. The postholder will ensure clinical practice aligns with current NICE guidance, NHS England commissioning guidance and emerging evidence.About usCora 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.DetailsDate posted09 November 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
80,761 to 110,761 a year

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberKM5Job locationsWoodlands Health CentreMaidstoneKentTN12 6AWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesGPwER ME/CFS Long Covid Service Part / Full Time Time Up to 110,761 depending on experience Kent and Medway (Remote)