Job summary
We are looking
for an enthusiastic and skilled Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine or GPwER to drive, innovate and deliver on
clinical expertise, leadership and quality in a dynamic Musculoskeletal (MSK)
service.
You will be
part of an energetic multi-disciplinary team of advanced physiotherapists,
physiotherapists, MSK clinicians and psychologist delivering expert clinical
care based in and around Hull.
You will have
excellent clinical MSK skills including being competent to inject under
ultrasound-guidance. You will also have diagnostic ultrasound skills with the
ability to use ultrasound as an extension to the clinical assessment
accreditation with the Royal College of Radiologists is desirable.
Opportunities are available for further teaching and mentoring in diagnostic
and therapeutic ultrasound if required. You will be confident is managing
complex cases and will support clinicians in training with their
development.
Developing and
promoting a positive and dynamic image and culture, you will be key in
fostering productive relationships with key stakeholders such as local
Consultants and GPs.
Main duties of the job
To deliver clinical expertise in Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Medicine in our Hull MSK Service
To provide Consultant Leadership in our Hull MSK Service
Delivery of SEM-relevant clinical services in line with clinical, information governance standards and reporting requirements for Healthshare
To work with the Service Clinical Lead on ensuring all clinical services are developed and delivered in line with Healthshare 10/10 clinical guidelines, clinical governance requirements and national standards as defined by relevant medical bodies
To ensure the appropriate policies and procedures are practiced within MSK services to comply with internal and external standards, and where appropriate any legislative and statutory requirements
To contribute to a positive image and culture within Healthshare Hull services and nationally, visible to both internal and external stakeholders
To contribute positively to Business Development opportunities in Hull
To work with Healthshares' wider SEM Consultant team to develop the SEM role in the organisation including potentially Health and Wellbeing innovations as well as MSK clinical practice
About us
We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.
Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.
We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.
We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.
We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell
- Private Healthcare (Benenden)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Blue Light Card
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- CPD Opportunities
- Wagestream
- Reward Gateway
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Smart Tech
- EV Car Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To utilise advanced SEM expertise to function as a SEM Consultant managing a complex clinical caseload within the Hull Community MSK Service
- To utilise advanced SEM and MSK expertise to deliver clinical care that is beyond the recognised scope of an APP e.g. injections outside local PGDs
- To provide a consultation and advisory service to other clinical colleagues and healthcare professionals within the service
- To ensure AHPs and other clinical colleagues are fully integrated into the pathway recognising the valuable contribution each can provide to patients
- To recognise the importance of psychosocial factors in patient presentations as well as biomedical to fit with Healthshares culture and vision for modern healthcare
- Consultant leadership in the supervision, provision, and the management of care to patients. This includes all administrative duties associated with patient care
- To provide clinical advice and education to SEM and GP registrars, First Contact Practitioners and APPs and any other relevant colleagues
- To provide SEM, Orthopaedic and MSK advice and guidance to local GPs-FCPs
- To conduct all clinical interventions and related actions in line with relevant professional standards, as well as Healthshares standards and policies and where applicable, contract parameters
- To demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and to maintain a contemporary record of such activity, in line with recommendations of the GMC and FSEM
- Participate in clinical audit, research and in continuing medical education
- Be accountable to the Head of MSK for working relevant to Healthshares clinical guidelines and clinical governance practice
Non-clinical
- Working with the Service Clinic Lead and other Advanced Practice Physiotherapists (APPs), contribute to the local development and promotion of Healthshares SEM and MSK services
- Work to integrate Hull with medical professionals and local Orthopaedic departments regarding Healthshare SEM and MSK services
- To contribute to the development and delivery of training for Hull MSK Service staff to enhance MSK competencies
- To contribute to developing and delivering education programmes for external clinicians in the local pathway e.g. Primary Care
- To develop relationships with Secondary Care services and Consultants
- To develop relationships and when appropriate work on behalf of Healthshare with local clinicians, local authority and the independent and voluntary sector on the Public Health agenda
- To contribute to service development through generation of ideas, business case creation and presentation to Healthshare Senior Management Team and if approved to commissioners, NHS Trusts and other potential partners
- To ensure that their own personal mandatory training is up to date including refresher training
Key Performance Measures
- Record keeping
- Patient satisfaction measures
- Service Operational KPIs
- Relationships with relevant pathway organisations e.g., Primary and Secondary Care
- Performance and competency development of service staff
- Demonstration of Healthshare's Values of People-centred, Quality. Pioneering, and Dynamic
Personal Specification
We are looking for an experienced clinician with a broad range of clinical skills in the fields of SEM and MSK.
The job is about leading by example in clinical excellence and delivery. The successful candidate will need to motivate and inspire others to want to commit the time and effort to working in the SEM arena and helping Healthshare to achieve the goal of SEM and MSK excellence and to become recognised as a business with SEM expertise. This is a pro-active position and the holder will need to achieve against a backdrop of a changing work environment and commercial pressure.
The clinician will need to be organised, consistent and lead by example. Attention to detail, the ability and desire to measure results of activity whilst being able to multi-task will be factors influencing success. Expected to be positive, constructive and approachable and carry out tasks with fairness and integrity, they must be patient-focused, a good communicator, customer orientated and committed to the development of quality and service as a market differential and business ethos.
The clinician must be able to achieve the appropriate balance between clinical delivery and meeting the financial needs of the business within an everchanging landscape.
Variation
The duties of this post may be subject to variation from time to time following consultation with the post holder.
Health & Safety
It is the general duty of every employee to take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/herself and others (including patients). This may involve the wearing of suitable protective clothing and footwear, and to co-operate with the management in meeting its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Any failures to take such care or any contraventions of safety or managerial instructions may result in Disciplinary action being taken.
Confidentiality
All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and the general public and will be required to confirm their compliance with relevant codes of conduct.
DBS
This post is subject to an enhanced level of DBS disclosure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To utilise advanced SEM expertise to function as a SEM Consultant managing a complex clinical caseload within the Hull Community MSK Service
- To utilise advanced SEM and MSK expertise to deliver clinical care that is beyond the recognised scope of an APP e.g. injections outside local PGDs
- To provide a consultation and advisory service to other clinical colleagues and healthcare professionals within the service
- To ensure AHPs and other clinical colleagues are fully integrated into the pathway recognising the valuable contribution each can provide to patients
- To recognise the importance of psychosocial factors in patient presentations as well as biomedical to fit with Healthshares culture and vision for modern healthcare
- Consultant leadership in the supervision, provision, and the management of care to patients. This includes all administrative duties associated with patient care
- To provide clinical advice and education to SEM and GP registrars, First Contact Practitioners and APPs and any other relevant colleagues
- To provide SEM, Orthopaedic and MSK advice and guidance to local GPs-FCPs
- To conduct all clinical interventions and related actions in line with relevant professional standards, as well as Healthshares standards and policies and where applicable, contract parameters
- To demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and to maintain a contemporary record of such activity, in line with recommendations of the GMC and FSEM
- Participate in clinical audit, research and in continuing medical education
- Be accountable to the Head of MSK for working relevant to Healthshares clinical guidelines and clinical governance practice
Non-clinical
- Working with the Service Clinic Lead and other Advanced Practice Physiotherapists (APPs), contribute to the local development and promotion of Healthshares SEM and MSK services
- Work to integrate Hull with medical professionals and local Orthopaedic departments regarding Healthshare SEM and MSK services
- To contribute to the development and delivery of training for Hull MSK Service staff to enhance MSK competencies
- To contribute to developing and delivering education programmes for external clinicians in the local pathway e.g. Primary Care
- To develop relationships with Secondary Care services and Consultants
- To develop relationships and when appropriate work on behalf of Healthshare with local clinicians, local authority and the independent and voluntary sector on the Public Health agenda
- To contribute to service development through generation of ideas, business case creation and presentation to Healthshare Senior Management Team and if approved to commissioners, NHS Trusts and other potential partners
- To ensure that their own personal mandatory training is up to date including refresher training
Key Performance Measures
- Record keeping
- Patient satisfaction measures
- Service Operational KPIs
- Relationships with relevant pathway organisations e.g., Primary and Secondary Care
- Performance and competency development of service staff
- Demonstration of Healthshare's Values of People-centred, Quality. Pioneering, and Dynamic
Personal Specification
We are looking for an experienced clinician with a broad range of clinical skills in the fields of SEM and MSK.
The job is about leading by example in clinical excellence and delivery. The successful candidate will need to motivate and inspire others to want to commit the time and effort to working in the SEM arena and helping Healthshare to achieve the goal of SEM and MSK excellence and to become recognised as a business with SEM expertise. This is a pro-active position and the holder will need to achieve against a backdrop of a changing work environment and commercial pressure.
The clinician will need to be organised, consistent and lead by example. Attention to detail, the ability and desire to measure results of activity whilst being able to multi-task will be factors influencing success. Expected to be positive, constructive and approachable and carry out tasks with fairness and integrity, they must be patient-focused, a good communicator, customer orientated and committed to the development of quality and service as a market differential and business ethos.
The clinician must be able to achieve the appropriate balance between clinical delivery and meeting the financial needs of the business within an everchanging landscape.
Variation
The duties of this post may be subject to variation from time to time following consultation with the post holder.
Health & Safety
It is the general duty of every employee to take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/herself and others (including patients). This may involve the wearing of suitable protective clothing and footwear, and to co-operate with the management in meeting its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Any failures to take such care or any contraventions of safety or managerial instructions may result in Disciplinary action being taken.
Confidentiality
All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and the general public and will be required to confirm their compliance with relevant codes of conduct.
DBS
This post is subject to an enhanced level of DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to positively represent an Independent provider to the NHS amongst the NHS family
- Confidence in interactions with a wide range of health professionals
- Experience in clinical leadership
- Experience with the use of MSK ultrasound as an extension of clinical assessment and providing ultrasound-guided injections
- Experience in community MSK clinics
Desirable
- Experience in presenting clinical material at meetings and conferences
- Experience in chairing, being effective in meetings with internal, external attendance
- Experience in being effective in meetings with internal and external attendance
- Familiarity with management processes and evidence of involvement in management at speciality training level
- Experience in incident and complaint investigation handling
- Understanding of Primary Care and Community-Interface Services
- Understanding of Secondary Care NHS services
- Ability to interact confidently with Secondary Care Consultants and Managers
- Business development skills
Qualifications
Essential
- On the GMC specialist register for SEM or within 6 months of achieving this
- Fellow of the Faculty of SEM
- Medical Indemnity cover available if required
- GMC Revalidation and annual appraisal in place
Desirable
- PGCert, PCDiploma or MSc in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Interest and/or experience in Public Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Training in the role of Educational Supervisor as laid down by PMETB
- Formal training in clinical leadership
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to positively represent an Independent provider to the NHS amongst the NHS family
- Confidence in interactions with a wide range of health professionals
- Experience in clinical leadership
- Experience with the use of MSK ultrasound as an extension of clinical assessment and providing ultrasound-guided injections
- Experience in community MSK clinics
Desirable
- Experience in presenting clinical material at meetings and conferences
- Experience in chairing, being effective in meetings with internal, external attendance
- Experience in being effective in meetings with internal and external attendance
- Familiarity with management processes and evidence of involvement in management at speciality training level
- Experience in incident and complaint investigation handling
- Understanding of Primary Care and Community-Interface Services
- Understanding of Secondary Care NHS services
- Ability to interact confidently with Secondary Care Consultants and Managers
- Business development skills
Qualifications
Essential
- On the GMC specialist register for SEM or within 6 months of achieving this
- Fellow of the Faculty of SEM
- Medical Indemnity cover available if required
- GMC Revalidation and annual appraisal in place
Desirable
- PGCert, PCDiploma or MSc in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Interest and/or experience in Public Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Training in the role of Educational Supervisor as laid down by PMETB
- Formal training in clinical leadership
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
