Job summary
The Leicester Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) service was established in 1993 and is the largest NHS SEM service in the UK. Its main base is at Leicester General Hospital where it has dedicated space and runs activity daily, but also runs clinics 3 days per week at the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (NCSEM)
The established multi-disciplinary team includes 5 Consultants in Sport & Exercise Medicine (SEM), and a further Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Sports Injuries Surgery.
Clinical care is provided by three senior physiotherapists, one clinical nurse specialist, and a podiatrist.
There is the support of a full administration team and access to a complete range of hospital specialists is possible. The department has close links with local Universities, and we share Specialty Registrars with our neighbouring Sport and Exercise Medicine department at Nottingham University Hospitals.
Many of our Consultants hold national roles in our medical speciality. Previous post-holders have gone on to either join higher speciality training and/or set up community-based musculoskeletal clinics.
We have a long-running exercise induced lower limb pain clinic, which allows clinical assessment and investigations to occur within a single out-patient appointment. Also run by the department is an acute / sub-acute injury clinic, which assesses and treats a range of injuries along established pathways who are referred in from the Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this post are to provide secondary care in the Sports & Exercise Medicine department as part of a multi - disciplinary team within Consultant - led clinics.
The post holder / s will work in NHS clinics held at the NCSEM at Loughborough University, and / or at the Leicester General Hospital. Through these, the post holder will assess and manage patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, under the care of a named Consultant, working in a broad multi - professional clinical service.
This post may appeal to General Practitioners, including portfolio GP's, who wish to further develop their experiences across the interface between primary and secondary care.
The post holder will have the support of a named Consultant mentor. We see this as a positive way to develop relationships with colleagues in primary care. As we move forward within our local Integrated Care System, it will be important that chronic MSK problems are diagnosed and managed effectively within low cost clinical environments.
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
You will receive support and supervision from our dedicated Consultant team, and working in the clinic of a named Consultant Supervisor
You will work closely with the rest of the medical and administration team
You will work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the department and the CMG.
To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
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 the services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
To proactively develop the service and actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and CMG.
To support allied health professionals in their development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will receive support and supervision from our dedicated Consultant team, and working in the clinic of a named Consultant Supervisor
You will work closely with the rest of the medical and administration team
You will work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the department and the CMG.
To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
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 the services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
To proactively develop the service and actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and CMG.
To support allied health professionals in their development.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- Primary Medical Degree (MBChB / MBBS or Equivalent)
Desirable
- University MSc/Diploma of relevance to the domains of sport & exercise medical speciality (i.e. SEM, MSK or Public Health / Physical Activity)
- MSK Diploma exam of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (FSEM)
- MD/PhD or equivalent
- Intercalated Honours BSc
- Membership of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (MFSEM)
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of five years full-time postgraduate medical training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) post-medical degree.
- To be able to work at an appropriate level but with recourse to senior advice when necessary
- Appropriate MSK clinical knowledge base
- Awareness of constraints, risks and complications of management of MSK disorders
- Appropriate MSK clinical knowledge base
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach
Desirable
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound training & competence
- Previous experience in intermediate / secondary care service relevant to MSK / SEM
- Working / worked as General Practitioner on local Performers List in the East Midlands
- Evidence of commitment to SEM specialty
- Membership of BASEM
- Evidence of training / competence in joint & soft-tissue injections
Communication & relationship skills
Essential
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate critique
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that enables effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- IT Skills, ability to use web browsers, Excel, Word etc.
Desirable
- Leadership skills and ability to function as a team player within a clinical peer group.
Analytical / Judgement and Audit skills
Essential
- Understanding the principles of audit / QIP
- Experience of medical audit / QIP
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit projects / QIP
- Completion of formal education in audit / QIP
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and work effectively
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical and non-medical staff.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to learning
Desirable
- Evidence of personal initiative
- Desire to further develop the role and the service provided
- Evidence of management and administration responsibility
Equality, Diversity and 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.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- Primary Medical Degree (MBChB / MBBS or Equivalent)
Desirable
- University MSc/Diploma of relevance to the domains of sport & exercise medical speciality (i.e. SEM, MSK or Public Health / Physical Activity)
- MSK Diploma exam of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (FSEM)
- MD/PhD or equivalent
- Intercalated Honours BSc
- Membership of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (MFSEM)
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of five years full-time postgraduate medical training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) post-medical degree.
- To be able to work at an appropriate level but with recourse to senior advice when necessary
- Appropriate MSK clinical knowledge base
- Awareness of constraints, risks and complications of management of MSK disorders
- Appropriate MSK clinical knowledge base
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach
Desirable
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound training & competence
- Previous experience in intermediate / secondary care service relevant to MSK / SEM
- Working / worked as General Practitioner on local Performers List in the East Midlands
- Evidence of commitment to SEM specialty
- Membership of BASEM
- Evidence of training / competence in joint & soft-tissue injections
Communication & relationship skills
Essential
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate critique
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that enables effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- IT Skills, ability to use web browsers, Excel, Word etc.
Desirable
- Leadership skills and ability to function as a team player within a clinical peer group.
Analytical / Judgement and Audit skills
Essential
- Understanding the principles of audit / QIP
- Experience of medical audit / QIP
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit projects / QIP
- Completion of formal education in audit / QIP
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and work effectively
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical and non-medical staff.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to learning
Desirable
- Evidence of personal initiative
- Desire to further develop the role and the service provided
- Evidence of management and administration responsibility
Equality, Diversity and 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.
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).
