We are looking for a Locum Consultant in Rheumatology/SEM to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at DMRC Stanford Hall, in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

This is a locum role (28.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Job Description

• The post holder is to deliver consultant-led, multi-disciplinary, musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation. This will involve the assessment and treatment of personnel from the Armed Forces with military training and trauma related MSK injuries referred to DMRC, the military tertiary rehabilitation unit. This will include liaison with referrers and line management as required to facilitate the clinical and occupational management of the patient.
• To provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary therapy team looking after Military patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
• To complete reports and documentation in accordance with MOD policy or the requirements of any other government department.
• To treat both inpatients and outpatients.
• To undertake occasional non-residential, on call responsibilities.

Essential requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience

• Must be either:
  • Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) both on the Main Register and on the Specialist Register for Rehabilitation Medicine, Rheumatology or Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM)
  • Registered on an international register as either a Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine, Rheumatology or Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) and also registered on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (GMC) as a Consultant in another speciality and with a minimum of 3 years’ experience holding a musculoskeletal caseload as evidenced within their CV.
• Must have a current, satisfactory in date annual appraisal in line with the requirements of the GMC Good Medical Practice (GMP).
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• 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.