We are looking for a Locum Doctor (Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine Qualification (SEM)) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Edinburgh (Redford Barracks) RRU, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This is a locum role (8 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rates

Paye – £76.49 per hour

Self-employed – £87.96 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 Multi-disciplinary 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.
• Maintain awareness and facilitate implementation of all clinical care pathways and models of best practice as directed by HQ DHRG.
• Complete all mandate 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.
• Provide summaries for medical boards (where appropriate) on discharge.