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 (3.5 PAs)
- MS rehab clinics- 2.0
- Head injury clinics (NHIS)- 1.5; 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)
- Home visits/MS outreach (monthly) in Alnwick or Berwick (alternatively)
Inpatient session (2 PA)
- Ward rounds for 8-10 patients
- MDT/Team review for patients
- Clinical admin
Clinical admin for ward cover
SPA/CPD/ Revalidation activity (2.5 PAs)
- 2.5 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?
- Up to £8k relocation package
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
- Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
- Remote working available as suits service needs
- Dedicated and protected SPA time
- 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
- Teaching and research opportunities available
- Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
- Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
- Employee Excellence awards
- Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
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
- MBBS
- MRCP or equivalent (MRCGP/MRCS)
Desirable
- Management training qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification in a field related to Neurorehabilitation
- Additional clinical qualifications like MD or PhD
Eligibility
Essential
- Registered as a Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine and on the GMC Specialist Register
- A trainee within six months of completing their CCT
- On the GMC specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights
- 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
- Wide clinical experience of Neurorehabilitation with exposure to specialities in training
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in injecting botulinum toxin for the management of spasticity
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge of physical and mental health relevant to the post
- Works in partnership with patients, always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
Desirable
- Experience in service management and development
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
- ALS certificate
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
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.
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 .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Walkergate Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 4QD