Specialty Doctor -Neuro-Rehabilitation (Maternity Cover)

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Neuro-Rehabilitation for maternity cover, primarily located at Royal Berkshire Hospital. This vital role involves providing specialist care for patients with severe neurological injuries, contributing to their rehabilitation process while working within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will also engage in service development, clinical audits, and research projects, supported by ongoing educational opportunities. Ideal for those preparing for membership exams.

Qualifications

• Experience in General Medicine is essential.
• Knowledge of all aspects of patient care and clinical assessment required.
• Ability to conduct audits and manage data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the multi-disciplinary team for neuro-rehabilitation.
• Ensure effective medical process from referral to discharge.
• Maintain high standards of medical documentation and patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Clinical Governance

Education

Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Tools

Hospital database usage

Job description

Specialty Doctor -Neuro-Rehabilitation (Maternity Cover)

The post is primarily based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. This post is ideal for those seeking to further their medical experience in a specialist rehabilitation setting following Foundation or Core Training. This post will give the successful applicant a chance to experience the role of a Level 2 specialist neurological rehabilitation service in supporting patients with serious neurological injuries from a wide variety of causes. There are opportunities to gain experience with complex patient groups including neurological disorders and major traumatic injuries. Learning is supported through regular educational activities and the post is well suited for those preparing for membership exams.

The appointee will join the existing multidisciplinary team to provide specialist care for Complex Neurorehabilitation patients with severe brain injuries in line with the BSRM standards that form the National Best Practice guidelines. The unit contributes data to the UKROC database, and the appointee is expected to ensure that data quality is maintained. The appointee may also be expected to undertake domiciliary visits to deliver spasticity management and neurological reviews.

Main duties of the job

To be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Ensure that the medical process from referral to discharge/transfer of the patient is effective and efficient.

To take part in all aspects of clinical assessment and treatment for patients admitted for neuro-rehabilitation.

To provide appropriate healthcare to the patient's physical needs and make appropriate referrals to general and surgical services.

Maintain a high standard of medical records on EPR/paper files/UKROC documentation/writing letters as appropriate,

To ensure proper communication with other involved professionals in the daily patient care, including the preparation of progress reports and discharge summaries.

To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines.

The post holder will have an active role in development of services, on-going and new research projects, clinical audit, journal clubs and clinical meetings.

There are good opportunities to attend a wide variety of clinics

Continuity of care and team-working are prioritised as teams of doctors, nurses and AHP staff look after patients from admission to discharge

About us

There are 8 beds for community rehabilitation at West Berkshire Community Hospital in Thatcham, Nr Newbury, which receive a weekly ward-round and multidisciplinary meeting from one of the Neurorehabilitation consultants. There is also collaboration with the Community Based Neurorehabilitation Team based at West Berkshire Community Hospital who continue the rehabilitation process in the community. An Early Supported Discharge Team provides rehabilitation for stroke patients who need only a short hospital admission. The appointee is expected to strengthen the links with all the above services, both on site and in the community, and with social services and voluntary agencies like Headway.

Job responsibilities

For further details please refer to attached job description and personal specification

If you would like to discus this post or arrange a visit, please contact our clinical lead as below:

Person Specification

Clinical Experience & Skills

• Experience in General Medicine
• GMC Good Medical Practice

Clinical Knowledge

• All aspects of general medicine and patient care

Professional Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Audit Management & IT

• Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
• Undertake audits and present data as required.
• Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
• Completion of Audit cycle

Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills, and able to work within MDT
• Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathize and work co-operatively with others.

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.

Lead Consultant for Neuro-Rehabilitation