Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of 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 (0.75 wte).Leicester has a high reputation for the provision of sports medicine and surgery. The successful candidate will become a key member of an established multi-disciplinary team, including six Consultants, extended scope physiotherapists, specialty 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 Leicestershire 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 permanent 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 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
The main duties will be the provision of secondary care Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) services to the people of Leicestershire including a significant number of tertiary referrals. The post is suitable for individuals with comprehensive clinical experience of sport and exercise and musculoskeletal medicine. They will be on the specialist register in SEM or within 6 month of a CCT in SEM.
A keen and active role in audit, teaching and research is anticipated. The post will include supervision of undergraduates and SEM trainees on the East Midlands rotation. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the on-going development of SEM in Leicester.
About us
The Department of Sports Medicine was established at Leicester General Hospital in 1993. Since that time it has been key provider of musculoskeletal care locally and has played an important role in the development of the sports medicine on national basis. Sport and Exercise Medicine is now a recognised, defined medical specialty with its own training programme. The SEM department has evolved over recent years to meet the challenges of the healthcare economy and the needs of the specialty. This post has been developed to help take forward the Trust's vision for SEM within the NHS. It will allow the Trust to deliver enhanced SEM activity levels, whilst accommodating changes to Consultant job plans and to improve the service offered to patients in the county.
The Sport and Exercise Medicine service is based at Leicester General Hospital within its own distinct area which also hosts the Orthopaedic local anaesthetic services. The established multi-disciplinary team is currently lead by five Consultants: four Consultants in SEM and an Orthopaedic Sports Injuries Surgeon, soon to be joined by a further sports injuries surgeon In addition, clinical care is provided by three extended scope physiotherapists, two clinical nurse specialists, two GP speciality doctors in SEM and a podiatrist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 who may subsequently be allocated to your clinics. This might be an Extended Scope MSK Practitioner or a Specialty Doctor in SEM.
- To supervise and train undergraduates and post-graduate trainees 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.
To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 who may subsequently be allocated to your clinics. This might be an Extended Scope MSK Practitioner or a Specialty Doctor in SEM.
- To supervise and train undergraduates and post-graduate trainees 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.
To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Full trained in Sports and Exercise Medicine
Management
Essential
- Works as part of and MDT team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Full trained in Sports and Exercise Medicine
Management
Essential
- Works as part of and MDT team
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
