Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine to focus on neurorehabilitation services. The role involves leading outpatient teams and participating in toxin delivery clinics. Applicants with various levels of availability are welcome, contributing to a dynamic and supportive clinical environment. An excellent relocation package and flexible working opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Up to £8k relocation package

30 days study leave every 3 years

Flexible working opportunities

Dedicated and protected SPA time

Qualifications

• Candidates should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
• At least 18-24 months of SpR/ST training in neurorehabilitation.
• Experience of spasticity management is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the outpatient team across neuro-rehabilitation services.
• Assess referrals for inpatient admission.
• Support the toxin service, particularly in spasticity management.

Skills

High level of clinical skills especially with toxin delivery

Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent teaching skills

Proven competence in diagnosis and management of rehabilitation medicine patients

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant rehabilitation medicine field

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

The closing date is 19 October 2025

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 achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.

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.

Main duties of the job

The role has a focus on general rehabilitation and toxin delivery work. Clinics usually have 3 hours of clinical work with 1 hour of admin, though this can change to accommodate needs for the candidate and service.

There is also in-reach work for inpatients in the neurobehavioral and neurorehabilitation wards, as well as outreach clinics/home visits.

We are the regional center for neurorehabilitation and the post holder will be part of the Single Point of Access team, assessing referrals for inpatient admission.

Toxin clinics are usually run are new assessment spasticity MDT clinics (1-3/week) and review clinics through a variety of medial and non-medical injectors. The post holder will be expected to support the toxin service, particularly in spasticity management, and so a candidate with expertise in both ultrasound guided and non-ultrasound guided injections would be ideally suited for the role.

You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.

This is a substantive and full-time post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.

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

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.

Job responsibilities

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

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

Applicants are strongly encouraged to meet prospective colleagues and members of the Senior Management Team. To discuss the post and/or make arrangements for visiting please contact:

Name: Dr. Revin Thomas, Consultant in Neurorehabilitation, Assistant Medical Director for neurological/specialist services (line/clinical manager for this post)

All interested candidates are strongly advised to meet with and discuss about the post prior to interviews.

Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received

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)
• As part of their training, at least 18-24 months SpR/ST training in neurorehabilitation or ability to demonstrate the relevant competencies through application
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant rehabilitation medicine field- e.g MD or PhD
• Has undergone training in educational supervision
• Has undergone training in appraisal
• Working/training in a UK NHS level 1 neurorehabilitation centre

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge in the field of Rehabilitation Medicine
• Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision and legislation
• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

Experience

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Wide clinical experience in general rehabilitation in different clinical settings
• Experience of Clinical Audit
• Experience of spasticity management is essential for this role. Candidate should be able to manage clinics independently and supervise trainees/AHPs. Also having skills with, ultrasound guided injections, botulinum toxin injections for dystonia and hypersalivation
• Experience of working with MDTs in managing a wide variety of complex neuro-disability cases and patients is essential
• Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
• Experience in service management or development

Skills

• High level of clinical skills especially with toxin delivery
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proven competence in diagnosis and management of rehabilitation medicine patients, particularly neuro-disability management- e.g. MS, cerebral palsy, GBS etc
• Excellent teaching skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner.
• Established record of clinical leadership
• Established ability as a clinical teacher

Personal Characteristics

• Able to sustain self and support others
• Trustworthiness
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
• Maturity, openness and flexibility

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.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearpro rata for part time