Job summary You will have excellent clinical MSK skills including being competent to inject under ultrasound-guidance.
You will also have diagnostic ultrasound skills with the ability to use ultrasound as an extension to the clinical assessment - accreditation with the Royal College of Radiologists is desirable.
Opportunities are available for further teaching and mentoring in diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound if required.
You will be confident is managing complex cases and will support clinicians in training with their development.
Developing and promoting a positive and dynamic image and culture, you will be key in fostering productive relationships with key stakeholders such as local Consultants and GPs.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine to drive, innovate and deliver on clinical expertise, leadership and quality in a dynamic Musculoskeletal (MSK) service.
You will be part of an energetic multi-disciplinary team of advanced physiotherapists, SEM Consultants and Registrars, physiotherapists, MSK clinicians and psychologist delivering expert clinical care serving/ based at three community NHS services based in and around Greater Manchester.
About us Connect Health is the largest and most experienced independent community healthcare provider in the UK encompassing mental health, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, tier-2 MSK (musculoskeletal), chronic pain, long Covid, First Contact Practitioners (FCP) and rheumatology services, serving over 375k NHS patients pa across 29 NHS ICBs (Integrated Care Boards) Job description Job responsibilities Connect Health is the largest and most experienced independent community healthcare provider in the UK encompassing mental health, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, tier-2 MSK (musculoskeletal), chronic pain, long Covid, First Contact Practitioners (FCP) and rheumatology services, serving over 375k NHS patients pa across 29 NHS ICBs (Integrated Care Boards) Benefits of working for Connect At Connect we're passionate about investing in our colleagues, fostering professional growth, and ensuring everyone feels appreciated.
We believe that happy and engaged colleagues provide exceptional patient care and will be motivated to perform at their best.
Here's a glimpse of what we offer you: Professional Development: Enjoy a minimum of 5% of your working hours dedicated to your personal growth and development.
Attend internal conferences, study days, and access clinical support tools and pathways to excel in your role and career.
Generous Holiday Entitlement: Benefit from up to 30 days of holiday (plus public holidays) to relax and recharge.
You'll also get another day off for your Birthday.
If you'd like even more holiday to enjoy you can participate in our generous holiday buy and sell scheme.
Wellness Support: Access a suite of health support tools and an employee assistance program for your well-being so you can be at your best and be your true self.
Performance Awards: Excel in your objectives and be rewarded further for your hard work with a range of pay, gifts and incentives awarded alongside attending our annual colleague awards to be treated and feel special.
Savings and Support: Make huge saving by making the most of Blue Light and Healthcare Services discounts as well as the very important employer pension contributions and a Christmas savings club.
Membership Fee Reimbursement: Save your pennies, as we cover the cost of role required professional membership fees.
Connect Clinical Education Academy: Access a wide range of bespoke learning opportunities with live and recorded sessions, to enhance your clinical knowledge and skills across all clinical pathways.
Collaboration Opportunities: Engage with our entire clinical team through, including emergency clinical on-call support, clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring.
Team Building: Join in on team-building and away days to build strong connections with your colleagues.
Flexibility: Work in a way that supports home live, through hybrid working options and flexibility in working hours and times.
These benefits are our way of expressing gratitude for your continuous dedication and contribution to Connect Health.
We value you and are committed to making your experience with us even more rewarding.
Person Specification Qualifications Desirable On the GMC specialist register for SEM or within 6 months of achieving this Experience Desirable PGCert, PCDiploma or MSc in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound