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Job Summary
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant in Neuro-rehabilitation, who will provide outpatient and ward referral services to the Trust as well as in-patient support to the neuro-rehabilitation ward. The Trust is one of the biggest in the country with three acute sites and an increasing commitment to working jointly with partners in the community.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and undertake administrative duties associated with their care. They will cooperate with the Clinical Director and Care Group Management on organisational and budget issues. Additional commitments include administration, management, committee work, and relative interviews.
About Us
The successful applicants will join a team of 10 Consultant Neurologists, 2 Consultant Neurophysiologists, and a Rehabilitation Consultant. There are close links with the King's College Hospital Regional Neuroscience Centre at Denmark Hill in London. The Consultants will be expected to develop specialist interests and contribute to service development, research, and teaching. Applicants with postgraduate degrees, significant experience, or specialist interest in movement or peripheral nerve disorders, motor neurone disease, or epilepsy are especially welcome.
We offer up to 32 days' annual leave, support for study, quality improvement, patient safety work, medical education, and research as part of our 'We care' journey.
For more information
Contact Paul Barnes.
Details
* Posted on: 25 April 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum (Pro Rata)
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 24 months
* Working pattern: Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours
* Location: Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG
Job Responsibilities
The Neurosciences department encourages leadership development through education and mentorship. The post-holder will undertake relevant audits, CPD activities, participate in appraisal and revalidation, with support from the Kent Clinician Development Programme. Secretarial support, office space, and IT equipment will be provided.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Training:
* Full GMC Registration
Desirable:
* Higher Degree (MD / PhD or equivalent)
* Experience in delivering a Spasticity service
Skills and Experience:
* Experience in inpatient and outpatient neurological care
* Ability to communicate effectively in English
Clinical Governance:
* Participation in audits, morbidity & mortality reviews, structured judgement reviews
* Learning from incidents and complaints
Personal/Professional Attributes:
* Upholds and models the Trust values
Other Requirements:
* Ability to travel between sites
* Adherence to the Trust's Vision, Mission, and Values
Additional Information
This post is subject to DBS checks, and applicants require UK professional registration. Applications from those needing visa sponsorship are welcome. Details on criminal record checks and sponsorship are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. The employer is East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, located at Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG. More info at EKHUFT website.
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