Part-Time Locum Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine

Applications are invited for a locum consultant post in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUHFT). This is an exciting time to join SEM and Rheumatology at OUHFT and become part of a consultant workforce with a reputation for excellence. We are seeking enthusiastic colleagues who are trained in SEM and the interface with rheumatology in the management of complicated musculoskeletal conditions. The post offers integration with a large rheumatology department which has strong academic links to the University of Oxford. We will support new colleagues in developing teaching and leadership roles. Research activities in the department are considerable. The appointment is on a part-time basis., The post-holders will be expected to undertake out-patient clinics in the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre as well as developing and expanding clinical out-patient services in Oxfordshire, under the direction of the Clinical Lead of Rheumatology. There will be a strong emphasis on continuing to develop and implement non-face to face clinical encounters (telephone or video) in line with the long term NHS plan. We are charged with achieving a target of 40% of all consultations as non face to face., The post-holders will be expected to deliver up to two peripheral clinics per week. Peripheral clinic locations include the Horton Hospital, Banbury, Chipping Norton, Abingdon, Bicester and Witney. As well as supporting the general rheumatology and biologics delivery within the unit, expansion and maintenance of an efficient triage service for non-inflammatory rheumatological conditions is a priority for the department, using the NHS principles of Advice and Guidance (defined as non-face-to-face activity delivered by consultant-led services which can be: synchronous (for example, a telephone call); asynchronous (enabled electronically through the NHS e-Referral Service, or through other agreed IT platforms or email addresses); by providing a digital communication channel, this allows a clinician (often in primary care) to seek advice from another (usually a specialist) prior to or instead of referral (https://www.england.nhs.uk/elective-care-transformation/best-practice-solutions/advice-and-guidance/). The appointees will be expected, in conjunction with their colleagues, to provide a comprehensive countywide Rheumatology Service to the population of Oxfordshire. In addition they will be required to:

• Have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department
• Abide by the departmental duties expected of a consultant in the department
• A sub-specialty interest will be encouraged and welcomed by the Team
• Provide on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence
• Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of junior medical staff
• Be involved in the education of nursing staff, general practitioners and other clinical professionals
• Regularly attend departmental, consultant, governance, M&M and radiology meetings
• Take part in team, department, regional and national audits
• Be involved in research where appropriate
• Participate proactively in the development and management of the Rheumatology service in line with the Trust's Business Plan
• Undertake such other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service
• This post does include on-call responsibilities
Audit The unit has an active audit and quality improvement program and also takes part in national and local audit. There are research facilities available. Teaching/Research Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holders will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The Rheumatology and SEM Service is currently supported by 7 Specialist Registrars, several Clinical Research Fellows, 1 CMT Junior Doctor and 1 GPVST Junior Doctor. There are 4 specialist practitioners in rheumatology, dedicated rheumatology occupational therapists and physiotherapists and a busy day unit. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to their clinical supervision and training. The Directorate has very close links with the Oxford University and the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences and the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre. The post-holders 's contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review. Clinical Governance The post-holders will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies. Personal and Professional Development The post-holders will be required to keep themselves fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs. There will be an annual appraisal with a trust nominated appraiser and annual job review conducted by the Clinical Director or Lead Clinican. Management The post-holders will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. They will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients, and the running of their clinical service under the direction of the Divisional Director, the General Manager, the Clinical Director and the Lead Clinician of the clinical team.


• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP(or equivalent)
• Medical Qualification
• CCT/CESR for SEM
• Eligible for CCT/CESR within 6 months of achieving CCT at time of interview
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on the Specialist Register
Desirable criteria
• Higher medical degree
• PhD, MSc. MD or equivalent, Completion or within 6 months of completion of Higher Speciality Training Programme in SEM (accepted accreditation by GMC)
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Evidence of based practice
Desirable criteria
• Membership of relevant specialist associations
• Experience in pain management, Considerable clinical experience in all areas of MSK medicine
• Experience in teaching
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
• Able to work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
• Evidence of medical management and service development
• Experience of close working relationship with orthopaedic surgeons and medical specialists
• Experience of NHS (or equivalent) working within and across healthcare boundaries
• Experience of appraising/assessing others
• Peer reviewed publications
• Experience in research
• Research grants, Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
• Effective administrative and time management skills.
• Training in clinical management.
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS
• Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate good clinical judgement and logical thinking
• Ability to perform a wide range of joint and soft tissue injections
• Basic IT skills
• Good written English
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
Desirable criteria
• Evidence of involvement in clinical management
• Evidence of experience with electronic patient record and database administration and management
• Experience as tutor/clinical supervisor to students/junior medical staff, Transport: Access to transport, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. Many of our recruitment programmes use values-based interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significance difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families., The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is one of four teaching hospitals that comprise the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We have a world-wide reputation for excellence in orthopaedic, rheumatology, sport and exercise medicine, rehabilitation and musculoskeletal radiology and we provide both routine and specialist services in all areas. Rheumatology specialist services include vasculitis, connective tissue diseases, early arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, sport and exercise medicine, metabolic and rare bone disease and transitional services for adolescent rheumatology. The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre maintains a distinguished medical and nursing tradition since its beginning in 1872. The tradition of clinical excellence and reputation for first class patient care continues today with a team of dedicated staff and consultants working together to put the care and needs of our patients first. Oxford is a beautiful historic city. We have excellent schools and fabulous communities. There is good access to London, the Cotswolds and rail links around the Country. There is something for everyone.