Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Rehabilitation medicine at Nottingham University NHS Trust. We are looking to appoint a substantive consultant to lead the development of rehabilitation services across NUH sites.
This is a very exciting time to become involved in rehabilitation medicine in the East Midlands. Planning for the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) is in its advanced stages, and there is a wonderful opportunity for a new consultant to join our team to support, shape and drive service improvements. Our rehabilitation strategy includes our ambitions to deliver on the NRC project, whilst also sustaining and developing rehabilitation medicine services delivered on the NUH site. We have approval in principle for a hyperacute rehabilitation unit, with the aim being to deliver early, goal-directed rehabilitation to patients transitioning from our Major Trauma Centre. We also have plans to develop intensive rehabilitation pathways for medical and surgical patients stepping down from long Critical Care stays. We need forward-thinking consultants who can move forwards with these plans, and shape the future of rehabilitation medicine in Nottingham, the surrounding area and nationwide. This represents a unique opportunity for a new team of consultants to take rehabilitation medicine at NUH in a new and exciting direction.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for a share of the inpatients treated at Linden Lodge: shared with the current incumbent this would amount to an average of 7-9 inpatients per consultant. Outpatient clinics include neuro rehab, spasticity and amputation depending on experience and interest. There are no on-call duties and the candidate is not expected to work at weekends or after working hours.
We want ambitious and dedicated professionals to join us on this journey. The NRC programme is more than 18 months into a 3 year programme to redesign services, widen access for non Neuro patients and, in conjunction with HEE, develop a core skills set around rehabilitation. We are already putting in to place systems to support allied health professionals (AHPs) in advanced practice roles designed to complement existing rehabilitation services, and the successful candidate will be expected to help guide and shape this important development which, in time, will become an important aspect of the operation of the NRC.
More locally at NUH immediately there is a drive to create a wider rehabilitation service for our patient population. We are a tertiary centre for Major Trauma and Neurosurgery, and an increasing array of patients with complex neurodisability and/or musculoskeletal disability require rehabilitation medicine input throughout their care journey.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
Desirable
- Higher professional degree
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- European Community Rights
Practical Requirments
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team.
Desirable
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
- Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential
Desirable
- Higher professional degree
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- European Community Rights
Practical Requirments
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team.
Desirable
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
- Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).