This is an exciting opportunity to join us at Meliora Medical.
As the UK’s leading medical services provider for schools, sports clubs and universities – alongside running a central London clinic at 48 Wimpole Street and being a partner in the Centre for Youth Sports Medicine – we are the adolescent health experts. We’re on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team and help us to continue our growth.
Role: Concussion Clinical Specialist (doctor, nurse, physio or other HCPC recognised professional)
Salary: Per patient rate
Location: Remote working via our “Return2Play” telemedicine system
What is the job?
We are looking for a Concussion Clinical Specialist, a role that plays a key part in ensuring we provide the highest level of support to our partner schools and continue to deliver gold-standard care to our patients.
The successful applicant will be a key part of our clinical team. Working closely with our doctors they will aid our schools in making confident decision around concussion diagnosis and ensure that players only return to sport when they are safe and confident to so.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake follow-up appointments to check recovery and advise on graduated return to sport and return to full sport at the relevant timepoints
- Recognise patients who are not making a routine recovery and refer cases of concern to senior clinicians/MDT
- Engage with the wider medical team for ongoing education and development
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a healthcare professional (physiotherpaist, nurse or other HCPC recognised professional) who understands the current landscape of concussion and, ideally, has experience of working within a school. We are looking for someone who isn’t afraid to take ownership and accountability, who is able to work independently when required and who is excited by the prospect of being part of a rapidly growing company in a new role that they will be able to help establish.
Please note, regular clinic availability is currently limited to Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- NMC or HCPC registration
- Prior experience in the management of concussion (further training will be provided)
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulously organised
- High attention to detail
- Methodical and task-orientated, able to juggle multiple priorities
Why work for us?
- Be part of a company defining the gold-standard in adolescent healthcare.
- Flexible working structure.
- Chance to grow and develop with the company.
- Extensive CPD and professioncal growth opportunities.
Want to apply?
Please submit a CV to our Lead for Head Injury and Concussion, Dr Mike Forsythe – mike.forsythe@melioramedical.co.uk – with a few words in your email explaining what excites you about working at Meliora, what you are looking for from the job and any queries that you may have.
We will respond to every application and if we think that you’d be a great match for Meliora, and Meliora for you, then we’ll organise a chat with the wider clinical team.
Please note that we will hold all successful and unsuccessful applicants details on file unless you request us not to during the application process.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.