Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine or GPwER
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine or GPwER to drive, innovate and deliver on clinical expertise, leadership and quality in a dynamic Musculoskeletal (MSK) service. You will be part of an energetic multi-disciplinary team of advanced physiotherapists, physiotherapists, MSK clinicians and psychologists delivering expert clinical care based at three community NHS services in and around Wakefield. 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 - accreditation with the Royal College of Radiologists is desirable. Opportunities are available for further teaching and mentoring in diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound if required. You will be confident in 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
As a Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine or GPwER, your primary responsibilities include:
1. Delivering clinical expertise and leadership in the MSK service.
2. Managing complex cases and supporting clinicians in training.
3. Fostering relationships with local Consultants and GPs.
About us
Connect Health is the largest and most experienced independent community healthcare provider in the UK, encompassing mental health, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, tier-2 MSK (musculoskeletal), chronic pain, long Covid, First Contact Practitioners (FCP), and rheumatology services, serving over 375k NHS patients per annum across 29 NHS ICBs (Integrated Care Boards).
Job responsibilities
At Connect, we're passionate about investing in our colleagues, fostering professional growth, and ensuring everyone feels appreciated. Here’s a glimpse of what we offer you:
* Professional Development: Enjoy a minimum of 5% of your working hours dedicated to your personal growth and development.
* Generous Holiday Entitlement: Benefit from up to 30 days of holiday (plus public holidays) and an additional day off for your Birthday.
* Wellness Support: Access a suite of health support tools and an employee assistance program for your well-being.
* Performance Awards: Reward for your hard work with pay, gifts, and incentives.
* Savings and Support: Access discounts and employer pension contributions.
* Membership Fee Reimbursement: We cover the cost of role-required professional membership fees.
* Connect Clinical Education Academy: Access bespoke learning opportunities to enhance your clinical knowledge.
* Collaboration Opportunities: Engage with our clinical team for support and mentoring.
* Flexibility: Work in a way that supports home life through hybrid working options.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GMC specialist register for SEM or within 6 months of achieving this.
Experience
* PGCert, PCDiploma or MSc in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
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.
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