Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine

Job summary
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.
Pay rates:
PAYE £76.49 per hour
Sole Trader £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
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: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £87.96 an hour. Sole Trader. £76.49 an hour PAYE.
Contract: Locum
Duration: 16 weeks
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: Q0004-42361
Job locations: Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland, EH13 0PP, United Kingdom

Job description

• 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.

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.

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: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Co-ordinator, Saskia Bagot, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com