We are looking for a Locum Doctor (General Practitioner with Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM)) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at St Athan RRU, in Barry, Wales.
This is a locum role (16 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.
Pay rates
Paye - £63.11 per hour
Self-empyred – £72.58 per hour
Job Description
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation management of complex musculoskeletal sports, exercise and training injuries.
- Carry out triage, fresh case assessments and reviews of all service personnel referred to the RRU. This will include liaison with referrers and line management as required to facilitate the clinical and occupational management of the patient.
- Provide a range of investigations and treatment interventions such as musculoskeletal ultrasound and injection therapy.
- Advise on onward care and investigations of patients attending the Multidisciplinary Injury Assessment Clinic (MIAC). Refer appropriately as per MOD protocol for rapid access investigations, fast track surgical treatment and rehabilitation.
- To provide expert clinical decision‑making in the assessment and treatment of both residential course patients and outpatients with appropriate diagnostic and interventional techniques.
- To provide subject matter expert advice through engagement with other agencies e.g. injury prevention initiatives.
- Maintain awareness and facilitate implementation of all clinical care pathways and models of best practice as directed by HQ DHRG.
- Complete all mandated clinical records in accordance with MOD standards. Complete onward referrals to secondary care and other agencies in accordance with MOD standards of practice.
- Support the Officer Commanding (OC) and clinical specialist in the daily running of MIACs.
- Participation in clinical governance activity and significant event analysis.
- Participate in audit activity including analysis of compliance with best practice guidelines.
Essential Requirements / Qualifications / Experience
- Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) both on the main register and on the GMC GP Register without restrictions.
- Sports and Exercise Medicine Diploma or Master’s degree and membership of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with some activity relating to Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM).
- Postgraduate qualifications in the following interventions: musculoskeletal ultrasound and competency in injection therapy.
- Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.
Benefits
- Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
- A generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme
- Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
- Free uniforms provided (if required)
- A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
- Free mandatory training
- Weekly payments
- Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment
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