Warwick 11 + 12 June 2012

For Further Details please visit www.sportshipsurgery.org

Physician required for the Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine Tier II

Anglia Community Enterprise (ACE) Colchester Area

Salary £74,505 per annum pro rata

An opportunity has arisen for a 6 month fixed term position with the possibility for extending the arrangement.  Locum or secondment opportunity.

There are 4-6 sessions per week and consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work all or some of the sessions. 

 The physician (s) will be required:-

• To work as part to the Tier 2 Musculoskeletal service within ACE along with the existing physician
• To receive referrals from other Health Professionals (primarily General Practitioners) regarding patients with musculoskeletal and/or exercise/activity-related problems.
• To provide a high standard consultation, investigation, diagnosis and treatment service for such patients
• To communicate with the patients General Practitioner
• To advise the referral and booking service where problems arise triaging patients with musculoskeletal problems.
• To see patients with knee
• To maintain spreadsheets for audit purposes.
• X Ray, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Pathology and all usual investigative facilities are available
• Facilities for joint and soft tissue injection available.
• Links with ACE and Colchester Hospital Physiotherapy services and links with ACE podiatry service are in place.
• All consultations will be recorded on Systm1
• Secretarial support is provided.

The successful candidate(s) is likely to have -

• Higher qualifications and experience in Sport and Exercise or Musculoskeletal Medicine
• Considerable practical experience in Musculoskeletal Medicine
• Ability to perform joint and soft tissue injections
• Ability to record consultations on an IT system.

For more information please contact Dr Peter Skew 01255 201605 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) or e-mail  peterskew@nhs.net

Part Time Team Physician Manchester City FC

Manchester City Football Club is looking to recruit a Team Physician-1^st Team and Elite Development Squad to join the Medical and Sport Science team on a part-time basis.

The successful candidate will assist the Head of Sports Medicine in their role of leading and managing medical services based within the 1^st Team / EDS, in addition to making clinical and operational decisions. Key tasks will include:

• Acute Intervention: To direct the injury management of all 1^st Team / EDS players with the aim of optimising the healing process.
• Injury Prevention: Reduce the risk of injury occurrence within the 1^st Team / EDS with the development of appropriate screening and injury prevention strategies.
• Rehabilitation: Design evidence based protocols for return to full function of the 1^st Team / EDS players and allow them to compete at the highest level while minimising the risk of reoccurrence of injury.

The Team Physician- 1^st Team/EDS will possess skills and knowledge including an excellent range of clinical treatment skills, excellence in the understanding and delivery of rehabilitative medicine from plinth to pitch and demonstrate the highest standards of professional and personal conduct, especially confidentiality. In addition they will have significant post qualification experience, full GMC registration and a diploma in Sports Medicine or equivalent. The successful candidate will also have significant experience working in UK elite sport with a multidisciplinary sports science and medicine team and experience in managing and co-ordinating therapy staff in the delivery of injury diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies.

The role will be part-time, working approximately 70 days per year (approximately one day per week + holiday cover) and the successful candidate will require an MCFC CRB check prior to starting.

At MCFC we work for equality and fairness in all we do. We welcome applications from people across all of the community.

To apply please send a covering letter along with your CV to jobs@mcfc.co.uk quoting reference: PB/195-10041012

Closing date: 10^th April 2012

Please note we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview. 

Job Description
Job title	Team Physician 1st Team/EDS	Department	Medical and Sport Science
Position and reporting line	Head of Medicine	No. of direct reports	Nil
Purpose of role	To assist the Head of Sports Medicine in his role of leading and managing medical services based within the 1st Team / EDS, in addition to making clinical and operational decisions on a daily basis.
Key relationships	Head of Medicine Head of Sport Science and Conditioning Chief Football Operations Officer 1st Team Manager 1st Team / EDS Coaching Staff Sports Science Staff Performance Analysis Team Player Care Team
Key Tasks Person Specification Skills and Abilities Experience & Knowledge Personal Attributes Competencies	Work with and cover for the Head of Medicine when he is away from the football club performing the following duties. Acute Intervention: To direct the injury management of all 1st Team / EDS players with the aim of optimising the healing process. Injury Prevention: Reduce the risk of injury occurrance within the 1st Team / EDS with the development of appropriate screening and injury prevention strategies. Rehabilitation: Design evidence based protocols for return to full function of the 1st Team / EDS players and allow them to compete at the highest level while minimising the risk of reoccurrence of injury. Encourage an interdisciplinary approach of working within the department that includes close links to all areas of the club. To maintain all legal and professional qualifications in relation to own profession and maintain the equivalent standards for all the therapists within the department. To create relationships with players and coaches to support injury rehabilitation needs. To assist appropriate Continuous Professional Development training for all 1st Team / EDS therapists. To ensure the latest clinical, scientific and technical innovations to practice are incorporated into maintaining the highest level of care. As part of the Sports Medicine Department provide emergency aid cover for both training sessions and matches. To maintain up to date AREA or equivalent accreditation to meet all legal requirements for this specific part of the role. To attend and professionally engage in the internal emergency aid training programme. To maintain detailed records for the department of all therapy care in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Maintain a Continuous Professional Development portfolio consistent with elite sports medicine, including annual appraisal by the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine Having a clear sense of purpose to drive action and inspire innovation amongst staff. Maintaining clear, consistent, and decisive leadership and management of staff. Setting and meeting clear targets and managing staff to achieve high performance outcomes. Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently and efficiently. Possessing communication skills that are clear, engaging and responsive. Develop networks, create and maintain effective working relationships. Have facilitation skills, including the ability to manage and resolve tensions, disputes and conflicts. Excellent clinical reasoning skills Excellent range of clinical treatment skills Excellence in the understanding and delivery of rehabilitative medicine from plinth to pitch. Excellent understanding of the principles and delivery of injury prevention programmes and protocols. An excellent understanding of the principles of human performance and how they relate to clinical sports medicine. Have the ability to work in a fast moving environment. Managing change and embedding new ways of working. Demonstrate a good level of PC literacy. Analysis of data reports. Delegation and holding others to account. Challenging staff performance and motivating others. Significant experience working in UK elite sport with a multidisciplinary sports science and medicine team. Experience in managing and co-ordinating therapy staff in the delivery of injury diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies. Qualifications: Significant post qualification experience and full GMC registration. Diploma in Sports Medicine or equivalent Highly self-motivated with the ability to motivate others. Enthusiasm and willingness to be flexible in approach to achieve desired outcomes. Pro-active and engaging style. A winning attitude. Strong 'can do' approach. Remain calm under pressure. High work commitment. Willing to self-evaluate and work towards continuous improvement. Highest standards of professional and personal conduct, especially confidentiality. Champions a culture of high performance and success. Commitment to equal opportunities. Long term commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary medical team. Leadership- 3 / 4 Self and Team Development- 3 Collaboration- 3 Innovation- 3 Decision Making- 3 Performance Management- 3

Competency Levels

Expert 4 Exceeds the required level required for this competency

Experienced 3 Demonstrates most of the required competency examples

Competent 2 Demonstrates some of the required competency examples

Developing 1 Demonstrates none of the required competency examples

 

Clinical Director - Perform @ St Georges Park

Spire Healthcare, a leading provider of private healthcare, is proud to announce its search for a Clinical Director to launch its new Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Performance service at St.George’s Park, the new home of English football.

• A unique opportunity to lead the delivery of clinical excellence and govern Perform’s medical, rehabilitation and performance services.
• Responsibility to drive action and inspire innovation in sports medicine services and research.
• A key role in managing the clinical relationship between Perform and The FA’s Medical Services department.
• Operate Sport and Exercise Medicine clinics and work alongside the senior management team at Spire Healthcare to deliver commercial objectives.

Candidates must have experience in an elite sporting environment, hold specialist SEM qualifications and display evidence of leadership within clinical settings.

Desirable attributes include project management skills and business acumen.

Closing date for applications: 5th March 2012.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to:
recruit@sportinghealthgroup.com
+44 (0) 207 193 7929

http://www.sportinghealthgroup.com

Emergency Medical Management in Individual/Team Sports (EMMiITS)

Approved by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine (ACPSM) for their gold level Continuing Professional Development (CPD) pathway and pending approval from Royal College Surgeons Edinburgh, Faculty Pre Hospital care.

Date: 14-15 April 2012

Venue: Ramsden Building at the University of Huddersfield

This intensive and highly practical advanced sports trauma course is suitable for doctors, physiotherapists, paramedics, chiropractors and other related health professionals, who have attended a basic sports first aid course. You will improve upon your basic skills and knowledge. You are expected to have a basic level of knowledge of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as this is an advanced course and assumes a level of prior knowledge. For this postgraduate course you are required to provide evidence of a professional qualification in a medically related field, for example medicine, physiotherapy and paramedic.

The course will be delivered under the guidance of a highly skilled faculty consisting of A&E and sports medicine doctors and elite sports physiotherapists. This will cover the essentials of first aid,CPR/Automated External Defibrillation (AED), head injury and concussion management, dealing with immediate injuries such as wounds and fractures, as well as emergency interventions for athletes suffering from chest injuries, shock and heart conditions, including sudden cardiac death. All scenarios will be based upon real life sporting traumas.

Assessment

The course will be assessed via a written examination, practical examination and CPR/AED practical examination. If you successfully pass all the examinations on day two, you will receive an emergency medical management in individual/team sports certificate. This certificate is valid for 3 years and enables you to work in a variety of sporting arenas including individual and team sports.

The certificate consists of:

• Certificate of attendance (16 hours)

• Certificate of successful completion and pass of the course including Health and Safety Executive

• Automated Defibrillation certificate

• This course is currently under review via the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (RCSEd) for their approval. This pending approval is likely March 2012, so successful candidates will also receive a RCSEd certificate.

How to book

Places on this course are limited to ensure the highest standard of teaching and supervision is provided at all times. The cost of the course is £500 per person, including refreshments, buffet lunch and course workbook.

To book your place on the course visit the website and click on the short course link: www.store.hud.ac.uk

For further details please contact:

Emma Knott Denise Richardson

Tel: 01484 473481 Tel: 01484 473493

E-mail: e.knott@hud.ac.uk E-mail: d.richardson@hud.ac.uk

Inspiring tomorrow’s profesThe University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH www.hud.ac.

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to press. The University reserves the right to withdraw or

Football Medicine Strategies for Knee Injuries 21-22 April London Stamford Bridge

The Isokinetic FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence is proud to announce that the 2012 Football Medicine Conference will take place at Stamford Bridge Stadium, London, over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of April.
This decision marks an exciting shift in the history of the International Conference on Sports Rehabilitation and Traumatology, having previously been held in Bologna, Italy, for the past 20 years.


With this exciting news, we can also announce the title of the conference 'Football Medicine Strategies for Knee Injuries'.

Injuries to the knee are among the most common sports-related injuries, with incidence rates in football particularly high. For this reason we have designed a conference which tackles common challenges presented to football players and their support teams.

Conference President:
Stefano Della Villa
Bryan English

Scientific Director:
Dott. Giulio Sergio Roi

Conference Home Page 

Conference Program

Registration Form

Sports Injuries Symposium Homerton Monday 10 October 2011

Cost Dr £100.00 AHP 75.00 Student £50.00

To Register contact Ms. Ellenor Buxton,

Physiotherapy department,
Homerton University Hospital,
Homerton Row,
London, E9 6SR

Tel: 020 8510 7835

Email: Ellenor.buxton@homerton.nhs.uk
peter.resteghini@homerton.nhs.uk
ziali.sivardeen@homerton.nhs.uk



Liability, Risks and Indemnity - Hospital of St John + Elizabeth, London NW8 9NH 4th July 2011, 6.00 – 8.00pm

When it goes wrong are you covered ?

Liability, Risks and Indemnity -  Hospital of St John + Elizabeth, 

London NW8 9NH

^4th July 2011, 6.00 – 8.00pm

Hospital of St John + Elizabeth, 

London NW8 9NH

A free and compelling presentation by Neil Redman of SEMPRIS and Medico-Legal specialist Dr Gerard Panting on the liability, risks and indemnity issues facing doctors involved in the treatment, reporting and medical assessment of professional sportsmen & women.

The short presentation will:

(1)        Examine the key risks and liabilities associated with the treatment, reporting and medical assessment of professional sportsmen and women.

(2)        Seek to clarify the ability of the traditional Medical Defence Organisations (MDOs) to respond to these risks, following recent changes and withdrawal of key elements of their indemnity cover. 

To confirm attendence please email or phone SEMPRIS

Telephone: +44 (0) 208 770 0333

Email: info@sempris.co.uk

“A brilliantly simple presentation that seriously questions the adequacy of traditional MDO indemnity cover for doctors in this area of sports medicine” - Dr James Brown Co-Founder UKADIS

Liability, Risks and Indemnity - Venue Hospital of Elizabeth and St John 4th July 2011, 6.00 – 8.00pm

When it goes wrong are you covered ?

Liability, Risks and Indemnity -  Hospital of St John + Elizabeth, 
London NW8 9NH

^4th July 2011, 6.00 – 8.00pm

Hospital of St John + Elizabeth, 

London NW8 9NH

A free and compelling presentation by Neil Redman of SEMPRIS and Medico-Legal specialist Dr Gerard Panting on the liability, risks and indemnity issues facing doctors involved in the treatment, reporting and medical assessment of professional sportsmen & women.

The short presentation will:

(1)        Examine the key risks and liabilities associated with the treatment, reporting and medical assessment of professional sportsmen and women.

(2)        Seek to clarify the ability of the traditional Medical Defence Organisations (MDOs) to respond to these risks, following recent changes and withdrawal of key elements of their indemnity cover. 

To confirm attendence please email or phone SEMPRIS

Telephone: +44 (0) 208 770 0333
Email: info@sempris.co.uk

“A brilliantly simple presentation that seriously questions the adequacy of traditional MDO indemnity cover for doctors in this area of sports medicine” - Dr James Brown Co-Founder UKADIS

UKSEM - Sport Performance Exercise Medicine Conference Nov 2011

Locum / fixed term Physician required for the Department of Musculoskeletal, Sport and Exercise Medicine - Anglia Community Enterprise.

An opportunity has arisen for a 6 month fixed term position with the possibility for extending the arrangement.

There are 9 sessions per week and consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work all the sessions, or part of the sessions. 

 The physician (s) will be required:-

·        To work as part to the Tier 2 Musculoskeletal service within ACE along with the existing physician

·        To receive referrals from other Health Professionals (primarily General Practitioners) regarding patients with musculoskeletal and/or exercise/activity-related problems.

·        To provide a high standard consultation, investigation, diagnosis and treatment service for such patients

·        To communicate with the patients General Practitioner

·        To paper triage all referrals of patients with spinal problems

·        To advise the referral and booking service where problems arise triaging patients with musculoskeletal problems.

·        To see patients with knee osteoarthritis for hyaluronan injections (regular weekly session)

·        To maintain spreadsheets for audit purposes.

·        X Ray, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Pathology and all usual investigative facilities are available

·        Facilities for joint and soft tissue injection available.

·        Links with Ace and Colchester Hospital Physiotherapy services and links with ACE podiatry service are in place.

·        All consultations will be recorded on Systm1

·        Secretarial support is provided.

The successful candidate(s)  is likely to have -

o       Higher qualifications and experience in Sport and Exercise Medicine or Musculoskeletal Medicine

o       Considerable practical experience in Musculoskeletal Medicine

o       Ability to perform joint and soft tissue injections

o       Ability to record consultations on an IT system.

Salary £74,505 pro rata 

For more information please contact 

Dr Paul Marfleet telephone 01206 286801 

or e-mail  paul.marfleet@ACECIC.nhs.uk

Please note that these  attachments are drafts- please look for the final advert and
reply accordingly HR have yet to tweak the wording I am told.

The drafts also say respond to me but I will be teaching on the Foundation course
all week and will not be able to respond to any questions before next Friday.

Cheers

Paul

JOB SUMMARY - DRAFT Release

To work as part of the Tier 2 Musculoskeletal Service receiving referrals regarding patients with musculoskeletal and or exercise / activity related problems

To provide a high standard consultation, investigation, diagnosis and treatment service for such patients

To communicate with the patients General Practitioner

To undertake  paper triage all referrals of patients with spinal problems

To advise the referral and booking service where problems arise triaging patients with musculoskeletal problems.

To manage the administrative support to the service

DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE

Head of Allied Health Professions

Senior MSK Physician   ( Tendring )

Temporary MSK Physician

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead physician for the primary secondary care interface providing diagnosis and treatment and prevention strategies for patients with musculoskeletal and sports injury / dysfunction

To provide a high standard consultation, investigation, diagnosis and treatment service for patients referred

To work closely with the Clinical Assessment service, advising where problems arise triaging patients with musculoskeletal problems

To work with the ACE musculoskeletal specialist physiotherapists for specific interventions

Clinical/Professional Duties

To see patients with knee osteoarthritis for hyaluronan injections To maintain spreadsheets for audit purposes.

To refer patients for X Ray, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Pathology and other investigations as required.

To work as part of a team in close liaison with physiotherapy services.

To work wit other relates services such as podiatry

To advise on service developments and best practice

Communication Skills

To communicate with GPS, patients and other services within ACE and other local health providers.

To establish and maintain effective communication regarding the service with stakeholders

Analytical & Judgemental skills

To utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate and carry out interventions in relation to the specialist area

To demonstrate high level of professional behaviours, competence and sound decision making

Patient/Client Care

To work as an autonomous practitioner evidencing high levels of problem solving, clinical reasoning and independence of judgement

To provide a high standard consultation, investigation, diagnosis

To provide specialist interventions as appropriate to patient need

To make referrals to secondary care as appropriate.

To refer patients for further investigations such as X-ray, MRI CT ultrasound, pathology

Policy & Service Development

To participate and contribute to any local pathway / service developments relating to Musculoskeletal Services

To contribute to strategic developments within ACE

To be responsible for the formulation of service protocols and guidance to support evidence based clinical practice

Planning & Organisation

To plan and organise the flow of patient through the service in conjunction with the other physician

 To use excellent prioritising skills and time management to meet  the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service.

To work with the other physician within the service, ensuring that there is cover for periods of annual leave and that waiting time requirements within the service are adhered to

Information Management

To ensure that all written electronic records are maintained in a timely and accurate manner in line with the organisation policy for record keeping and Information Governance policy and procedure

To maintain activity databases, recording all consultations within the organisation information system ( S1)

Education & Research

To undertake audit, research and use government guidelines to recommend changes in service delivery and clinical practice.

To comply with the organisation mandatory audit procedures

To attend relevant training as identified at annual appraisal including mandatory training

To keep up to date with current literature and national guidelines relating to the service

Freedom to Act

To work within standards set by ACE , and relevant professional code of conduct

To manage own caseload and work with other physician to manage the waiting list 

To be responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of treatment and care delivered to patients

To supervise the department administrative support

Effort & Environment

To manage distressed or aggressive patients/ carers

To be able to drive and have use of a vehicle to carry out duties

To have frequent concentration in areas of service planning , reporting, dealing with complaints and aspects of staff management

Further information – Additional Job Requirements

Infection Control

You are accountable and responsible for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and must comply with the standard set by the Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance (Revised December 2009).

Information Governance

Information Governance (IG) includes, but is not limited to, Data Protection, Code of Confidentiality, Freedom of Information, Information Security, Records Management and the Registration Authority.  You have a responsibility to keep up to date with the organisations IG policies and ensure they are adhered to whilst performing your duties.  You must not breach these policies, whether during your employment with the organisation, or after the end of it, whether you resign or are dismissed by the organisation.  All IG policies are available on the public website and the staff extranet.

Child Protection

Everyone employed by the organisation regardless of the work they do has a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. When children and/or their carers use our services it is essential that all child protection concerns are both recognised and acted on appropriately.  You have a responsibility to ensure you are familiar with and follow the Southend Essex and Thurrock (SET) child protection procedures and the organisations supplementary child protection guidance which is accessed electronically on the Extranet site. To ensure you are equipped to carry out your duties effectively, you must also attend mandatory child protection training and updates at the competency level appropriate to the work you do and in accordance with the organisations child protection training guidance. 

Safeguarding Adults

Everyone employed by the organisation regardless of the work they do has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults. When patients and/or their carers use our services it is essential that all protection concerns are both recognised and acted on appropriately.  You have a responsibility to ensure you are familiar with and follow organisational policies in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults. To ensure you are equipped to carry out your duties effectively, you must also attend mandatory vulnerable adult protection training and updates at the competency level appropriate to the work you do and in accordance with the organisations vulnerable adult protection training guidance. 

This job description is not a definite or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder.  The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance review process.

PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR

JOB TITLE

	CRITERIA	Essential P	Desirable P
Education/ Qualifications	Higher qualifications and experience in Sport and Exercise Medicine or Musculoskeletal Medcine	P

	CRITERIA	Essential P	Desirable P
Skills/Abilities	Able to carry out joint and soft tissue injection Able to use ultrasound Ability to use Word, PowerPoint, e-mail, Excel and Access (or similar spreadsheet or database packages) Car owner/driver/access to a motor vehicle (role will involve travel to other sites that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) Demonstrates the ability to work independently using own initiative. Ability to work as part of a team liaising with a range of professionals and services	P P

	CRITERIA	Essential P	Desirable P
Experience	Considerable practical experience in Musculoskeletal Medcine Experience of working with Specialist  physiotherapist Advanced clinical skills in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment  of musculoskeletal patients

	CRITERIA	Essential P	Desirable P
Knowledge/ Understanding	Sound knowledge and understanding of national and local strategy relating to musculoskeletal services.  Understanding of clinical governance and risk

	CRITERIA	Essential P	Desirable P
Personal Attributes/Other	Able to build good networks and relationships Ability to communicate effectively with client group and families Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact