Job summary
At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a consultant in Musculoskeletal, Sports and Exercise Medicine with a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education, research and training.This is a 2-PA substantive post based at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM), a centre for evidence-based practice, education and research specialising in chronic & complex medical conditions. The successful candidate will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care, putting the patient first in line with the Trust core values.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Musculoskeletal Medicine, as well as a specific interest and experience in back pain, complex musculoskeletal problems, neurorehabilitation, ultrasound-guided injections and multidisciplinary work. Other desirable skills include experience in ultrasound-guided spinal injections, medical acupuncture, manual medicine and evidence-based complementary medicine. Support and supervision will be provided toward proficiency in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders as required. The demonstration of a high-quality approach to patient management, being an integral part of the departmental team, with the ability to lead and work as a team member are essential. The postholder will be expected to have evidence of experience and personal engagement with clinical effectiveness relating to patient management, administrative tasks and clinical governance
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
- On GMC SpeciaOn GMC Specialist Register in Sports & Exercise Medicine, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of appointment
- PgCert in MSK ultrasound
Desirable
- Training in US-guided spinal injections
- Qualification in medical acupuncture
- Qualification in US-guided injections
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in MSK Medicine, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics and/or Rheumatology.
- Wide Experience managing MSK conditions
- Experience in delivering in-patient MSK clinical care for complex neurorehabilitation
- Experience in providing diagnostic MSK ultrasound and delivering US-guided injections
- Experience in assessing and managing complex and chronic MSK conditions
Desirable
- Experience in integrated medicine and willingness to work with integrated medicine practitioners
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to take a detailed MSK history to identify signs and symptoms of all MSK disorders. The ability to identify psychosocial factors.
- The successful candidate will know how to order appropriate investigations and how to interpret those investigations.
- Familiarity with a wide range of MSK treatment strategies, both physical and psychological.
Desirable
- Expertise in ultrasound guided injections (including spinal injections)
- Experience in delivering manual medicine
- Experience in delivering acupuncture
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to take a lead role in clinical governance.
- Experience of, and positive attitude towards clinical audit, service evaluation and patient feedback to improve services
- Computer literacy, including use of e-mail, Internet and voice dictation systems Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary health team.
- Experience of working closely and effectively with hospital management
Desirable
- Innovative and imaginative approach to service development
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and research
- Clinical and educational supervisor certification
Desirable
- Experience in planning, leading and delivery of clinical research projects
- Scientific publications in the field of musculoskeletal medicine
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
- On GMC SpeciaOn GMC Specialist Register in Sports & Exercise Medicine, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of appointment
- PgCert in MSK ultrasound
Desirable
- Training in US-guided spinal injections
- Qualification in medical acupuncture
- Qualification in US-guided injections
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in MSK Medicine, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics and/or Rheumatology.
- Wide Experience managing MSK conditions
- Experience in delivering in-patient MSK clinical care for complex neurorehabilitation
- Experience in providing diagnostic MSK ultrasound and delivering US-guided injections
- Experience in assessing and managing complex and chronic MSK conditions
Desirable
- Experience in integrated medicine and willingness to work with integrated medicine practitioners
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to take a detailed MSK history to identify signs and symptoms of all MSK disorders. The ability to identify psychosocial factors.
- The successful candidate will know how to order appropriate investigations and how to interpret those investigations.
- Familiarity with a wide range of MSK treatment strategies, both physical and psychological.
Desirable
- Expertise in ultrasound guided injections (including spinal injections)
- Experience in delivering manual medicine
- Experience in delivering acupuncture
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to take a lead role in clinical governance.
- Experience of, and positive attitude towards clinical audit, service evaluation and patient feedback to improve services
- Computer literacy, including use of e-mail, Internet and voice dictation systems Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary health team.
- Experience of working closely and effectively with hospital management
Desirable
- Innovative and imaginative approach to service development
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and research
- Clinical and educational supervisor certification
Desirable
- Experience in planning, leading and delivery of clinical research projects
- Scientific publications in the field of musculoskeletal medicine
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, UCLH
60 Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3HR
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
