Consultant in Neuro Rehabilitation

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team who believe in leading from the frontline with the aim of providing outstanding care to our community and investing in the well-being and development of our people.

This post is for a substantive replacement for a full time 10 PA post for the Consultant in Neurology and Neurorehabilitation medicine with an interest in Neurorehabilitation at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Please note the Simulation date is 13th September 2024 & Interview date is 3rd October 2024.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities:

To provide and maintain the highest clinical standards in provision of neurological rehabilitation services at a consultant level
To provide clinical leadership and responsibility for inpatient care
To carry out weekly ward rounds and attend multidisciplinary team meetings
To supervise weekly outpatient clinics
Clinical commitment to the Acute Stroke Service for rehabilitation input
Assessment of referrals prior to admission for rehabilitation
Advise General Practitioners and other clinicians on rehabilitation and related issues
Meet patients, care givers and relatives whenever necessary

About us

The Unit contains 10-12 beds dedicated to patients with complex neurological disability who require intensive multi-disciplinary input. It is staffed by an established, highly skilled team representing all disciplines.

The Physiotherapy Department is easily accessible to patients with ample therapy space and up-to-date equipment. Occupational Therapy suites are designed for assessment and practice of independent living skills. The Speech and Language Therapy Department is staffed by a highly specialised speech and language therapist with access to video-fluoroscopy. Clinical Psychology is currently provided by a part time Clinical Psychologist and full time Clinical Psychology assistant. A Dietician provides advice on feeding and nutritional requirements of patients. The West Berkshire Wheelchair Service is close by and provides seating assessment, advice and provision of wheelchairs as appropriate. There is an Orthotics Department available for consultations, assessment and orthotic provision through an enthusiastic established team.

The Unit admits patients with a spectrum of chronic and acute neurological disorders such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Brain injury, Spinal cord injuries, Peripheral neuropathies, Motor Neurone disease, Brain tumours and rare neurological conditions.

Date posted

12 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-CON199NCG-A

Job locations

West Berkshire Community Hospital

London Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Neurology and Neurorehabilitation service with the present consultants. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.

The role involves providing consultant cover to 10 complex Neurorehabilitation patients admitted to the Neuro-rehabilitation Unit (NRU). Patients are admitted with various brain injuries including strokes and traumatic brain injuries. Consultant cover for the current community NRU is also provided from the RBFT- through a community ward round and an MDT to support the 8 neurorehabilitation patients that are located at West Berkshire Community Hospital.

The role also includes an outpatient clinic commitment in several locations namely at the Royal Berkshire Hospital (Reading), Bracknell (The Royal Berkshire Bracknell Healthspace) and Thatcham, Nr Newbury (The West Berkshire Community Hospital).

Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Neuro-psychology input is provided in line with the BSRM services provision guidelines. We operate at Level 2b Neuro-rehabilitation unit, but occasionally support our acute teams in accepting much more complex level 1 patients should circumstances allow.

This is an inspiring time to join the RBFT as the Berkshire Neurorehabilitation services are transforming to expand services in an integrated acute and community pathway. Due to the pandemic, the Level 2b unit is operating at a temporary base at the West Berkshire Community Hospital. However, the permanent base will be in operation shortly. It is anticipated that the post-holder will take an active role in developing and transforming the services in line with the Trust's visions.

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. In view of the travelling involved, whilst not essential a car would be useful.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC
Membership of the Royal College of Medicine of the United Kingdom or equivalent

Desirable

Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Fully trained in Rehabilitation
Completion of four years of training at SpR level in Rehabilitation Medicine, or hold a current consultant post in this speciality
Interest and experience in Neurological rehabilitation is essential
General medical experience to manage acute medical conditions on the Rehabilitation Unit
Able to make decisions independently on patient care
Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
All aspects of general Neurological Rehabilitation and patient care
Ability to advise on smooth running of the Rehabilitation Service

Desirable

Experience in stroke medicine / complex spasticity management

Audit Management & IT

Essential

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 / QIP

Desirable

Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

Educational qualification

Patient Experience

Essential

Contributes to improving patients experience
See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC
Membership of the Royal College of Medicine of the United Kingdom or equivalent

Desirable

Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Fully trained in Rehabilitation
Completion of four years of training at SpR level in Rehabilitation Medicine, or hold a current consultant post in this speciality
Interest and experience in Neurological rehabilitation is essential
General medical experience to manage acute medical conditions on the Rehabilitation Unit
Able to make decisions independently on patient care
Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
All aspects of general Neurological Rehabilitation and patient care
Ability to advise on smooth running of the Rehabilitation Service

Desirable

Experience in stroke medicine / complex spasticity management

Audit Management & IT

Essential

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 / QIP

Desirable

Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

Educational qualification

Patient Experience

Essential

Contributes to improving patients experience
See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

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.