Job summary
We are looking for
an enthusiastic and skilled Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine to drive,
innovate and deliver on clinical expertise, leadership and quality in a dynamic
Musculoskeletal (MSK) service. This role can be based at a selection of the listed locations.
You will be part
of an energetic multi-disciplinary team of physiotherapists, osteopaths, sports
therapists, podiatrists and nurses delivering expert clinical care serving Oxfordshire. There are approximately 15
locations across the site and we would be happy to collaborate on locations
that would be suitable to you depending on availability.
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.
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
You will utilise Sports expertise to function as a musculoskeletal specialist, managing a varied and complex clinical caseload within the community service contract. This will include:
Providing Consultant Leadership in our integrated MSK Service
Delivery of SEM-relevant clinical services in line with clinical, information governance standards and reporting requirements for Connect Health
Working with the Service Clinical Lead on ensuring all clinical services are developed and delivered in line with Connect 10/10 clinical guidelines, clinical governance requirements and national standards as defined by relevant medical bodies
Ensuring the appropriate policies and procedures are practiced within MSK services to comply with internet and external standards, and where appropriate any legislative and statutory requirements
To contribute to a positive image and culture within Connect Health services and nationally, visible to both internal and external stakeholders
About us
Connect Health is a leading community services healthcare
provider encompassing mental health, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, tier-2 MSK
(musculoskeletal), chronic pain, functional disorder/long Covid, First Contact
Practitioners (FCP) and rheumatology services, serving over 375k NHS patients
pa across 22 NHS ICBs (Integrated Care Boards).
As the largest independent MSK and pain services
provider, Connect Health supports the NHS to deliver care in more appropriate
community settings, transforming services around specific quality and financial
objectives, dramatically reducing waiting times and improving outcomes for
patients.
Connect Health was established over 30 years ago and
has specialist expertise in delivering sustained transformation through its
dedication to patient care, sophisticated infrastructure, digital tools, highly
advanced clinical, operational insight and change methodology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Connect Health 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.
Why work for Connect?
We are dedicated to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and
rewarding our colleagues. We continue to reward our staff with competitive
salaries and a great range of employee benefits. These include:
·
A minimum of
5% of your hours is bespoke personal development time, pro rata
·
A proven
roadmap to Consultant-level practice for those that wish to develop this level
of capability.
·
Access to an
internal network of Consultant clinicians (medical and AHPs) that provide
leadership, educational, research and clinical support.
·
Access to the
full content (live and recorded sessions) of the Connect Clinical Education
Academy
·
Access to
support and engagement with our entire MDT clinical workforce via
o
Emergency
clinical on call rota
o
Clinical
supervision
o
Coaching and
mentoring
o
Online
clinical resource and chat network
o
Internal
conferences and study days
o
Clinical
support tools/pathways
·
Up to 30 days holiday
(plus public holidays)
·
option to buy
additional annual leave
·
an additional
day off for your birthday
·
online
discounts portal
·
employer
pension contributions
·
salary
sacrifice schemes
·
an employee
assistance programme
·
performance
related pay rewards
·
team
building/away days
·
reimbursement
of professional body membership fees for clinicians
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Connect Health 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.
Why work for Connect?
We are dedicated to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and
rewarding our colleagues. We continue to reward our staff with competitive
salaries and a great range of employee benefits. These include:
·
A minimum of
5% of your hours is bespoke personal development time, pro rata
·
A proven
roadmap to Consultant-level practice for those that wish to develop this level
of capability.
·
Access to an
internal network of Consultant clinicians (medical and AHPs) that provide
leadership, educational, research and clinical support.
·
Access to the
full content (live and recorded sessions) of the Connect Clinical Education
Academy
·
Access to
support and engagement with our entire MDT clinical workforce via
o
Emergency
clinical on call rota
o
Clinical
supervision
o
Coaching and
mentoring
o
Online
clinical resource and chat network
o
Internal
conferences and study days
o
Clinical
support tools/pathways
·
Up to 30 days holiday
(plus public holidays)
·
option to buy
additional annual leave
·
an additional
day off for your birthday
·
online
discounts portal
·
employer
pension contributions
·
salary
sacrifice schemes
·
an employee
assistance programme
·
performance
related pay rewards
·
team
building/away days
·
reimbursement
of professional body membership fees for clinicians
Person Specification
The ideal applicant will have
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
- 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
- PGCert, PCDiploma or MSc in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Interest and/or experience in Public Health & Wellbeing programmes
- Training in the role of Educational Supervisor as laid down by PMETB
- Formal training in clinical leadership
- 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
Person Specification
The ideal applicant will have
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
- 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
- PGCert, PCDiploma or MSc in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Interest and/or experience in Public Health & Wellbeing programmes
- Training in the role of Educational Supervisor as laid down by PMETB
- Formal training in clinical leadership
- 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
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).
