Dr Ellis's background includes being a GP Partner in Wellingborough since 2000 and a GP Trainer since 2002, and is current Co-President of the Primary Care Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine Society. He has been involved with NHS Northamptonshire CCG between 2014 and 2022 both as an elected GP member and as the Clinical MSK Lead, and is currently involved with the Integrated Care Partnership within Northamptonshire.