Job SummaryApplications 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 holding 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.
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 UsOur 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: 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.
Job ResponsibilitiesPRINCIPAL ELEMENTS 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 SpecificationTraining & QualificationsEssential- 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
- Fellowship of FSEM (UK)
ExperienceEssential- 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 performance medicine
- Promotion of SEM as a medical specialty
ManagementEssential- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary 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 SkillsEssential- To be empathetic and sensitive, 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 environment
TeachingEssential- 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 & AuditEssential- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
- Evidence of participation in a QI programme
- Understanding and interest in research
Desirable- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer - reviewed journals in SEM
- Completion of formal courses in Audit & QI
Equality, Diversity & InclusionEssential- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
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. 
