South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant in Neurological and Major Trauma Rehabilitation with relevant expertise. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated Consultant to complement our clinical team. The post holder will provide clinical leadership to specialist therapy and nursing colleagues in facilitating both neurorehabilitation and PDOC pathways across C&W ensuring safe and effective clinical standards and patients' outcomes as part of the inter-disciplinary team providing clinical insight and management. This is a 10 PA post; applicants wishing to work more flexibly or job share are encouraged to apply.
SWUFT partners with University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) in providing neurological rehabilitation and major trauma rehabilitation at both UHCW and CERU sites. The two Trusts are appointing two new consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine with a special interest in neurorehabilitation and major trauma injuries to replace outgoing post holders. Please note that the consultant job plans are currently under review. Direct line management will be by Clinical Lead and General Manager. The post holder will have an office base in either the North or South Warwickshire, according to clinical commitments.
Main duties of the job
The Rehabilitation Department continues to develop and is made up of 4 Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine (CRM) of which this post is one and an Associate Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine. It is expected that the candidate would be forward thinking and innovative in the delivery of the rehabilitation service, and to be capable of leading a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.
The department has a Clinical Director, who is supported by an Associate Clinical Professor of Research in Rehabilitation Medicine. CERU has strong links with SWFT Learning and Development service, supporting medical students from the University of Buckingham and has close links with University of Warwick.
The Trust is highly supportive of the CERU's National standing and has supported and invested extensively in the development process in achieving Level 1 national service status. As from April 2013 the specialist rehabilitation service at the Leamington Hospital CERU has been commissioned by NHS England.
CERU also provides services to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) principally supporting the region's Major Trauma Pathway, assessments and referrals.
Details
* Date posted: 01 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: Depending on experience per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 203-M1865
* Job locations: CERU, Heathcote Lane, Warwick, CV34 6SR
Job responsibilities
* Take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care
* To be part of the Consultant of the week Rota across UHCW, CF and CERU
* Provide consultation services and advisory services to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care
* Participate in the development of the Neurorehabilitation services treatment protocols and guidelines and greater knowledge in the management of neurological conditions.
* Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
* Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This may include the appraisals of the Senior Trust Specialist, SpR, Resident and/or Clinical research Fellows and Advanced Clinical Practitioners as and where appropriate.
* Participate in the CRM non-resident on-call (NROC) Rota on an equal basis with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided at the out-of-normal working hours. The on-call Rota is scheduled for one week, Monday to the following Monday. NROC can fluctuate from 1:4 to 1:5 depending on service needs.
* To provide appropriate outpatient rehabilitation services and to provide consultation for General Practitioners and other colleagues.
* To provide specialist consultant support in the outpatient department and the Community Rehabilitation Team along with other consultants within the department.
* Develop and maintain good communications within Neurorehabilitation, the Neurosciences as well as General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
Person specification
Essential
* MRCP/MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
* Must be within 6 months or have completed CESR
* To be on the specialist register in rehabilitation medicine
Desirable
* Research experience and/or higher qualifications
* Publications in the field of Neurological Rehabilitation.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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Employer details
Employer name: South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: CERU, Heathcote Lane, Warwick, CV34 6SR
Employer's website: https://www.swft.nhs.uk/
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