Job summary
This is a full time Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine post of 10 Programmed Activities per week. Part time applicants are welcome to apply and sessions are negotiable.
The successful applicant will be based at Walkergate Park which isdesignated as a Level 1 Rehabilitation centre by NHS England. They will join an established team of 6 Rehabilitation Consultants, 1 Specialist Grade and 1 Specialty Doctor.
The Neurorehabilitation service provides highly specialised and integrated multidisciplinary rehabilitation for 35 inpatients with acquired neurological disability. It works jointly with neuropsychiatrists to provide neurobehavioural rehabilitation for 14 inpatients. Specialist nursing and medical expertise is applied to allow patients to benefit from highly structured and flexible rehabilitation programmes delivered by experienced and dedicated teams of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, neuro-psychologists, social and recreational therapists and related disciplines.
When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust that has been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and is ranked 1st nationally in GMC trainer survey for the support provides to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people's lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.
Main duties of the job
The duties will include:
Outpatient clinic ( PAs)
1. MS rehab clinics-
2. Head injury clinics (NHIS)- ; these are based in Morpeth
Please note, clinics have 3 hours of face-to-face time and an hour of clinical admin time (this is in addition to additional clinical admin PA)
Outreach visits/clinics (1PA)
3. Home visits/MS outreach (monthly) in Alnwick or Berwick (alternatively)
Inpatient session (2 PA)
4. Ward rounds for 8-10 patients
5. MDT/Team review for patients
6. Clinical admin
Clinical admin for ward cover
7. Additional 1 PA
SPA/CPD/ Revalidation activity ( PAs)
8. programmed activities are allocated to supporting professional activities, including continuing professional development research, audit, teaching and service development and attend weekly consultant meetings which also doubles for peer support.
About us
Why us?
9. Up to £8k relocation package
10. 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
11. Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
12. Remote working available as suits service needs
13. Dedicated and protected SPA time
14. Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
15. Teaching and research opportunities available
16. Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
17. Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
18. Employee Excellence awards
19. Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further details and main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
20. MBBS
21. MRCP or equivalent (MRCGP/MRCS)
Desirable
22. Management training qualifications
23. Postgraduate qualification in a field related to Neurorehabilitation
24. Additional clinical qualifications like MD or PhD
Eligibility
Essential
25. Registered as a Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine and on the GMC Specialist Register
26. A trainee within six months of completing their CCT
27. On the GMC specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights
28. As part of their training, at least 12-24 months SpR/ST training in neurorehabilitation or ability to demonstrate the relevant competencies
Clinical Skills, Knowledgte and Experience
Essential
29. Wide clinical experience of Neurorehabilitation with exposure to specialities in training
30. Experience of multidisciplinary team working
31. Experience in injecting botulinum toxin for the management of spasticity
32. Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
33. Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge of physical and mental health relevant to the post
34. Works in partnership with patients, always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
Desirable
35. Experience in service management and development
36. Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
37. ALS certificate
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
38. Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
39. Ability to work in and lead team
40. Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
41. Participated in continuous professional development
42. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
43. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
44. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
45. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
46. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
47. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients