Minor Injuries Physician

MatchMedics; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

MatchMedics is partnering with a leading Irish Minor Injuries provider expanding into the UK private healthcare market. We seek a Minor Injuries Physician to lead the launch and day-to-day operations of a brand-new Minor Injuries Clinic in Chiswick, West London.

You will oversee clinical care, diagnostic interpretation, and team coordination from day one. The role requires substantial emergency medicine experience in the UK, with strong decision-making and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a public or private healthcare setting in the UK.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Urgent Care, ED or GP is desirable.
• Paediatric training/experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Clinically evaluate and manage patients (12 months+) presenting with minor injuries and illnesses.
• Interpret x-rays and diagnose musculoskeletal injuries and fracture.
• Initial management of minor orthopaedic injuries.
• Experience in the management of minor injuries including suturing.
• Work as part of the team with nursing staff, administration and radiology.
• Liaise with the Clinical Operations Director in relation to clinical protocols, patient injury policies or patient related issues or queries.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Fracture interpretation

Fluent English

Education

5+ years UK healthcare experience

Paediatric training beneficial

Job description

MatchMedics is proud to partner with a leading Irish Minor Injuries provider as they expand into the UK private healthcare market.

As part of this exciting growth journey, we are seeking a Minor Injuries Physician to lead the launch and day-to-day operations of a brand-new Minor Injuries Clinic in Chiswick, West London.

Responsibilities

• Clinically evaluate and manage patients (12 months+) presenting with minor injuries and illnesses.
• Interpret x-rays and diagnose musculoskeletal injuries and fracture.
• Initial management of minor orthopaedic injuries.
• Experience in the management of minor injuries including suturing.
• Work as part of the team with nursing staff, administration and radiology.
• Liaise with the Clinical Operations Director in relation to clinical protocols, patient injury policies or patient related issues or queries.

Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a public or private healthcare setting in the UK
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Urgent Care, ED or GP is desirable.
• Paediatric training/experience would be beneficial.

Key Skills

• Strong interest in emergency medicine.
• Ability to interpret x-rays and manage musculoskeletal fractures and injuries.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent team building and motivational skills.
• Relationship building.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Decision making – must make decisive and well thought out decisions.

Why Apply?

• Be part of an exciting UK market launch.
• Take ownership of a brand-new healthcare facility.
• Join an innovative and growing healthcare provider.
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and career progression.
• Competitive salary of approx £90,000

If you're an experienced healthcare leader looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.