Neuro-Rehabilitation Consultant

NHS; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 254,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking a full-time Consultant in Neuro-rehabilitation. The role involves providing outpatient and inpatient support, working within a committed team of specialists. Successful candidates will have full GMC registration and a commitment to clinical excellence and education. This position offers a competitive salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 annually, along with strong support for career development.

Benefits

Up to 32 days' annual leave

Active support for study and medical education

Generous relocation expenses

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering a Spasticity service.
• Experience in relevant clinical specialties.
• Demonstrated ability to travel effectively between sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide out-patient and ward referral services.
• Co-operate with Clinical Director on organizational issues.
• Encourage participation in leadership and management education programs.

Skills

Inpatient and outpatient neurological clinical care

Effective communication in English

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCST Specialist Registration in Rehabilitation Medicine

Higher Degree (MD/PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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.

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Main duties of the job

The 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.

In addition to inpatient and outpatient duties there are flexible commitments, including administration, management, committee work, relative interviews etc.

About us

The 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.]

Job responsibilities

The 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 Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Professional Qualifications
• Full GMC Registration
• CCST Specialist Registration in Rehabilitation Medicine or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
• Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)
• Experience in delivering a Spasticity service

Skills and Experience

• 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 governance

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

Personal/Professional Attributes

• Upholds and models the Trust Values

Other Requirements

• 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

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year