Consultant in Neuro-Rehabilitation

Job title:

Consultant in Neuro-Rehabilitation

Company

NHS

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant in Neuro-rehabilitation, who will provide out-patient and ward referral services to the Trust as well as providing 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 jobThe Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with their care. They will be expected to co-operate with the Clinical Director and Care Group Management on organisational and budget issues.n addition to inpatient and outpatient duties there are flexible commitments, including administration, management, committee work, relative interviews etc.About usThe successful applicants will be joining 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 to make contributions 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 would be particularly welcome. Successful applicants will be expected to develop a specialist interest and to make contributions to service development, research and teaching.**Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post – For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/We also offer removal expenses, up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.**[Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.]Date posted04 September 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£99,532 to £131,964 a year Pro Rata, Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-1207CONKCH-GJob locationsKent & Canterbury hospitalEthelbert roadCanterburyCT13NGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Neurosciences department has a strong history of Clinical Leadership, and we will encourage new colleagues to develop their Leadership and Management skills with education programs and mentorship.The post-holder will be supported in undertaking relevant audits in the specialty area.The post-holder will be expected to undertake CPD activities which will be supported through the agreed job plan. Active participation in appraisal and revalidation will take place on an annual cycle and access to mentoring is available through the Kent Clinician Development Programme.Appropriate secretarial support will be provided as well as office space and IT equipment. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Neurosciences department has a strong history of Clinical Leadership, and we will encourage new colleagues to develop their Leadership and Management skills with education programs and mentorship.The post-holder will be supported in undertaking relevant audits in the specialty area.The post-holder will be expected to undertake CPD activities which will be supported through the agreed job plan. Active participation in appraisal and revalidation will take place on an annual cycle and access to mentoring is available through the Kent Clinician Development Programme.Appropriate secretarial support will be provided as well as office space and IT equipment.Person SpecificationQualifications & TrainingEssential

• Professional Qualifications
• Full GMC Registration
• CCST Specialist Registration in Rehabilitation Medicine or will obtain within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)
• Experience in delivering a Spasticity service

Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Experience in inpatient and outpatient neurological clinical care
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

Clinical governanceEssential

• Participation in Audits, Morbidity & Mortality, Structured Judgement Reviews
• Learning from Incidents/Complaints

Personal/Professional AttributesEssential

• Upholds and models the Trust Values

Other RequirementsEssential

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
• To be aware of an adhere to the Trust Vision, Mission and Values

Person SpecificationQualifications & TrainingEssential

• Professional Qualifications
• Full GMC Registration
• CCST Specialist Registration in Rehabilitation Medicine or will obtain within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)
• Experience in delivering a Spasticity service

Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Experience in inpatient and outpatient neurological clinical care
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

Clinical governanceEssential

• Participation in Audits, Morbidity & Mortality, Structured Judgement Reviews
• Learning from Incidents/Complaints

Personal/Professional AttributesEssential

• Upholds and models the Trust Values

Other RequirementsEssential

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
• To be aware of an adhere to the Trust Vision, Mission and Values

Expected salary

£99532 – 131964 per year

Location

Canterbury

Job date

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:00:45 GMT

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