We are looking for a Locum Doctor (General Practitioner with Sports and Exercise Medicine Qualification) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Cosford RRU, in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

This is a locum role (up to 27 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Duties:

• 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

Essential requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:

• Must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) both on the main register and on the Specialist Register for Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM), without restrictions.
• Must have a current, satisfactory in date annual appraisal in line with the requirements of the General Medical Council’s (GMC’s) 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.
• Postgraduate qualifications in the following interventions: musculoskeletal ultrasound and competency in injection therapy.