Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine on a part-time basis. The successful applicant will work within the well-established MSK Physiotherapy service based at Mile End Hospital.There will be 2 programmed activities (PAs) - 1 PA of direct clinical care and 1 PA allocated for supporting professional activities (including research, audit, admin, teaching and CPD). As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing safe and high-quality care to patients.Main duties of the job- To manage a clinical caseload of musculoskeletal patients referred for assessment, triage and management in the form of advice, imaging, investigations, injections and ultrasonography- To support our ACP Physiotherapists in developing a new ultrasonography point of case service for patients with musculoskeletal pathologies- To act as clinical supervisor for the ACP colleagues undergoing the ultrasonography course- To be a point of contact and link with the Sports and Exercise medicine and rheumatology teams- To contribute to departmental audit and research initiatives- To contribute to relevant in-service training programmes- To maintain trust governance, policies and guidelinesAbout usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Member of RCP and Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science
• Presence on the GMC Specialist Register for Sport and Exercise Medicine or within 6 months of achieving this with Certificate of Training completion
• PGCert, PGDiploma or MSc in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Broad Sport and Exercise Medicine experience
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching ability across the MDT
• Evidence of leadership ability
• Understanding of the budgetary processes of the NHS

Desirable

• Training in role of Educational Supervisor as laid down by PMETB
• Experience of working with professional and elite athletes
• Experience of exercise medicine clinics

Skills
Essential

• Familiarity with management processes and evidence of involvement in management at specialty training level
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Good skills working across organisational boundaries
• Team building skills

Desirable

• Formal management training
• Appraisal and assessment skills

Other
Essential

• Ability to develop good working relationships
• Commitment to continuing personal development

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