Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)Mid Lothian, Scotland
Overview
This is a NHS role (locum) with Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP) based in Mid Lothian. The advertised salary is £87.96. Applications close on 22 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking for a Locum Doctor (Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Edinburgh ...
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.
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
About Military Medical Personnel and Our
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a
specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum
civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of
Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on
military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.
Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive
package for candidates which may include the following:
Attractive rates
of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
A generous Refer
a Friend bonus scheme
Flexibility of
long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
Free uniforms
provided (if required)
A PVG membership
(Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for
this role.
Free mandatory
training
Weekly payments
Assigned an
experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and
will continue to look after you during your assignment
All job
placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.
Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work
visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a
valid visa with no restrictions on hours.
Essential: - 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 Councils (GMCs) 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.
How this role compares
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You have 19 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 59 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
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