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Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, Hothfield
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Client:
Active Care Group
Location:
Hothfield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
02d2cbe49815
Job Views:
8
Posted:
22.06.2025
Expiry Date:
06.08.2025
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Job Description:
Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We'd like you to join us as a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine at Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. This position is part time - 1 day per week.
Set in Kent within the 12-acre grounds of a manor house, Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre specialises in intensive rehabilitation for people in the early stages of recovery from a brain injury through to residential care. We care for adults over 18. Our team is experienced in managing associated needs such as spasticity management, PEG feeds, and skin integrity problems.
Our on-site multidisciplinary team (MDT) includes nursing, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, and rehabilitation assistants. The team is supported by weekly sessional visits from a consultant in rehabilitation medicine.
Our clinical team is supported by a centre manager, activity coordinator, and staff in housekeeping, catering, maintenance, and administration.
Our MDT collaborates to ensure everyone works towards shared, practical, and realistic goals, focusing therapies on enabling patients to achieve these goals.
The neurorehabilitation service is housed in a purpose-built unit. We offer active, short-term rehabilitation for individuals with speech, functional, or cognitive needs. Each individual has personal rehabilitation goals, and we follow a structured therapy program to help them relearn and practice daily skills for a potential return home.
What you'll be doing:
Clinical
* Leading the multidisciplinary team in assessments for admissions within partner hospitals
* Providing input for spasticity and bowel/bladder management
* Leading care and treatment of patients, including weekly reviews
* Attending family, case review, and discharge planning meetings
* Practising evidence-based care according to national standards and guidelines
* Supervising junior doctors
* Preparing for and participating in external reviews (CQC, Quality Network) and liaising with local commissioners
Management
* Participating in neuro clinical governance meetings
* Contributing to service development through research and audits
* Maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, especially NHS partners
* Engaging in National Networks
* Continuing personal development via CPD and annual appraisals, adhering to GMC standards
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
* MRCP (Required)
* CCT (or equivalent) in Rehabilitation Medicine (preferred)
* Alternatively, CCT in General Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, or Neurology with rehabilitation experience
* Experience in inpatient neurological or brain injury rehabilitation (desirable)
* Evidence-based practice
* Ability to engage stakeholders confidently
* Patient-centered, outcomes-focused care
We support reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We are a Disability Confident employer.
* Part-time: 15 hours/week
* Participation in clinical governance and Medical Advisory Committee meetings
* Opportunities for leadership development through existing group committees
What to look forward to:
* Medical indemnity paid by Active Care Group
* 32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
* Birthday off
* Access to Active Learning Hub for training
* Discounts via Active Reward App
* 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme
* Option to join Medicash Health Plan
* Recognition through Active Awards
* Enhanced sick and maternity pay
* Refer a Friend scheme earning up to £1000
* Support from clinical and leadership teams for career development
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