Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine

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 RRU, in Edinburgh, Mid Lothian.

This is a locum role (8 hours per week) and the

successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD

service personnel.

Hourly Rate - £87.96 per hour

Main duties of the job :

• 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.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our

Benefits:

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.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£87.96 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

4 weeks

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Q0004-42361-1

Job locations

Edinburgh

Mid Lothian

Scotland

EH13 0PP

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities :

• 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

Job responsibilities :

• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Edinburgh

Mid Lothian

Scotland

EH13 0PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Edinburgh

Mid Lothian

Scotland

EH13 0PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities :

• 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

Qualifications

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.