About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine, based in the Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) at Leicester General Hospital. This is a less than full-time post for 3-4 days per week / 6.5 PA's
Leicester has a high reputation for the provision of sport, exercise, and musculoskeletal medicine, with many of our Consultants have current, or have held, national roles. The successful candidate will become a key member of an established multi-disciplinary team, including five Consultants, extended scope physiotherapists, speciality doctors, clinical nurse specialists and a podiatrist. The main responsibility will be provision of secondary care SEM services to our local population across sites in Leicester and Leicestershire, including Leicester Hospitals and at the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine based at Loughborough University. The East Midlands offers unique opportunities for developing a full-time career in Sport & Exercise Medicine.
The post is a locum for 12 months initially and would be suitable for individuals on the Specialist register in SEM or within a 6 month period of obtaining a CCT in SEM. Applicants must have MRCP, MRCGP, or equivalent, and be Members or Fellows of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (UK). A comprehensive clinical experience of sport and exercise and musculoskeletal medicine is expected. A long term commitment to NHS SEM services in the Leicester is anticipated
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients.
To promote new ways of working and co-ordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
Supervise and train junior medical staff
To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
Teaching, research and administration.
To proactively develop the service.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ELEMETS OF THE POST WILL BE:
To provide secondary care sport and exercise medicine clinical work
To support and take joint responsibility for the clinical work of other members of the multidisciplinary team
To supervise and train undergraduates and post-graduate doctors in training that rotate through the department
To commit to personal and professional development and life-long learning
To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place and documented through audit.
To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match.
To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and administration of their clinical practice.
To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives and requirements of the Department and the Trust
To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning and revalidation processes.
To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
MB BS or equivalent Full GMC Registration MRCP / MRCGP or equivalent Fully accredited for Higher Specialist Training (CCT) or will be eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview Membership of FSEM (UK)
Desirable
MSc in SEM Fellowshp of FSEM (UK)
Experience Essential
Fully trained in Sports & Exercise Medicine Excellent clinical skills and experience to meet all aspects of job plan Experience of acute & chronic MSK problems Completion in exercise prescription Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable
Experience of perfrmance medicine Promotion of SEM as a medical specialty
Management Essential
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisiplinary team and supervise juniors Ability to work to overcome barriers of change Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload Understanding of wider health agenda and a modern NHS
Desirable
Awareness of service development issues
Communication & Relationship Skills Essential
To be empathetic and senstitve, capacity to take others perspective and treat others with understanding Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
Desirable
Demonstrable record of successful implementation of management of change Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding enviroment
Teaching Essential
Experience of and a commitment to training / teaching undergraduate and post graduate Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others
Desirable
Post Graduate qualification in medical education
Research & Audit Essential
Effective participation in and a commitment to clnical audit Evidence of participation in a QI programme Understanding and interest in research
Desirable
Publications in nationaly and internationally recognised peer - reviewed journals in SEM Completion of formal courses in Audit & QI
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
LE5 4PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)