Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a full-time Consultant in Neurorehabilitation to lead the outpatient team and manage spasticity clinics. The ideal candidate will have substantial clinical experience, including toxin delivery, and will operate in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. Generous benefits include flexible working, relocation packages, and substantial CPD opportunities. Salary ranges from £109,725 to £145,478 annually based on experience.

Benefits

Up to £8k relocation package

30 days study leave every 3 years

Flexible working opportunities

Dedicated and protected SPA time

Extensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at interview.
• Experience in spasticity management essential.
• Wide clinical experience in general rehabilitation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the outpatient team across neuro-rehabilitation services.
• Work in toxin clinics for spasticity management.
• Support MDTs in managing complex neuro-disability cases.

Skills

High level of clinical skills in toxin delivery

Effective multidisciplinary team collaboration

Strong diagnostic and management skills in rehabilitation medicine

Excellent communication and teaching skills

Efficient time management

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

MRCP or equivalent (MRCGP or MRCS)

Postgraduate qualifications in rehabilitation medicine (e.g., MD or PhD)

Job description

Overview

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.

The trust is seeking a highly motivated and capable individual for a full-time/10 PA post based at Walkergate Park, a level 1 neurorehabilitation center in the north of England. Part time applicants are welcome to apply. The post holder will work primarily in the outpatient team across neuro-rehabilitation services. This post will include non-resident on-call. Candidates with a special interest are welcome to apply, and this can be negotiated alongside candidate capability and service needs.

As a Consultant, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.

Main duties of the job: general rehabilitation and toxin delivery work, with clinics typically comprising 3 hours of clinical work and 1 hour of admin (adjustments possible to meet candidate/service needs). In-reach work for inpatients in neurobehavioral and neurorehabilitation wards, plus outreach clinics/home visits. Regional centre for neurorehabilitation; part of the Single Point of Access team assessing referrals for inpatient admission. Toxin clinics (new assessment, spasticity MDT clinics 1–3 per week, and reviews) across various medical and non-medical injectors. The post holder is expected to support the toxin service, particularly spasticity management, and experience with ultrasound-guided and non-ultrasound-guided injections is desirable. You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary. Remote and digital working opportunities are available.

This is a substantive, full-time post; part-time or fixed-term considerations can be discussed.

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 service needs
• Dedicated and protected SPA time
• Focus on healthy workforce with extensive wellbeing support
• Teaching and research opportunities available
• Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
• Teaching opportunities in our Medical Education Centre
• Employee Excellence awards and other benefits
• More benefits including discounts

When you work for CNTW, you join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC and ranked 1st nationally in the GMC trainer survey for trainer support. You will contribute to changing people’s lives and benefit from superb training and development opportunities.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year pro rata for part time

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible

Reference number: 263-SS25-004

Job locations: Walkergate Park Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4QD

Responsibilities

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at interview. Eligible for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status is required. Refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Contact: Dr. Revin Thomas, Consultant in Neurorehabilitation, Assistant Medical Director for neurological/specialist services (line/clinical manager for this post). Tel: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]. Please meet prospective colleagues and Senior Management Team prior to interviews. Note: GMC sponsorship is not available for this role. This vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Included on GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
• MRCP or equivalent (MRCGP or MRCS)
• 18–24 months SpR/ST training in neurorehabilitation or demonstrated competencies

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in rehabilitation medicine (e.g., MD or PhD)
• Training in educational supervision and appraisal
• Experience in a UK NHS level 1 neurorehabilitation centre

Knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge in Rehabilitation Medicine
• Awareness of current issues in service provision and legislation

Experience

• MDT working and wide clinical experience in general rehabilitation
• Clinical Audit experience
• Spasticity management experience essential; ability to manage clinics independently, supervise trainees/AHPs, and perform ultrasound-guided and botulinum toxin injections
• Experience with MDTs in managing complex neuro-disability cases

Skills

• High level of clinical skills in toxin delivery
• Effective multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Strong diagnostic and management skills in rehabilitation medicine
• Excellent communication and teaching skills
• Efficient time management

Personal Characteristics

• Able to sustain self and support others
• Trustworthy, adaptable, and flexible
• Mobility requirements met

Legal and Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a disclosure check will be made.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require UK skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: CNTW NHS Foundation Trust, Walkergate Park Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4QD. Website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/