Job Overview
This post consists of 10 programmed activities (PAs), annualised as 8.5 direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 supporting clinical activities (SPA). It is an appointment by the Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with a licence to attend at Imperial College NHS Trust.
The post holder must hold full MRCP and a certificate of completion of training (CCT) in Rehabilitation Medicine. We welcome applications from trainees in Rehabilitation Medicine who are approximately 6 months from CCT.
Responsibilities
The appointee will join two consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine and a team of neurologists as part of a friendly and reputable service that works across Hillingdon Hospital and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust to provide a seamless transition for patients from tertiary care into secondary care and community services. This post provides an excellent opportunity to deliver high‑quality neurological rehabilitation care for patients with spinal cord injury in a busy district general hospital or a tertiary setting at Imperial. Six of the DCC PAs will be based at the Hillingdon site and four PAs primarily at Imperial.
The post holder will provide consultant input to the London Spinal Cord Injury Network and the Major Trauma Network in North West London. They will be responsible for improving the care of spinal cord injury patients needing rehabilitation in the North West London sector. There is scope to develop integrated care across secondary and community services in partnership with the NW London ICB, involving linkage with community teams and outreach visits to community settings.
Qualifications
Full MRCP and a CCT in Rehabilitation Medicine are required. Trainees who are approximately 6 months from achieving CCT are also encouraged to apply.
About the Trust
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
Commitment to Safety and Care
The safety and well‑being of our patients and staff is paramount. We are making urgent improvements to address infection prevention and control and are working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated Care System. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care while driving forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
Contact
For further details or to arrange informal visits, please contact Ajoy Nair, Consultant and Clinical Lead Neuro Rehabilitation, email: ajoy.nair@nhs.net, telephone: 01895 279739.
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