Job summary
Specialty Doctor Neurorehabilitation
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Specialty doctor to join our multidisciplinary team in the Neurorehabilitation unit at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
South Tees Trust is one of the largest in the country and provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialities. The Trust is a designated Major Trauma Centre which in addition to providing services to the local population covers a range of highly specialist tertiary services extending to 1.5 million people in Teesside and parts of Cumbria, Durham and North Yorkshire with leading expertise in heart disease, cancer, trauma, neurosciences, renal services and specialised spinal surgery.
The post would be ideally suited to someone who wishes to further develop a wide range of skills in the field of Neurorehabilitation. The Unit admits around 150 new admissions per year and provides services to patients with a broad spectrum of neurological conditions and traumatic injuries. Specialist Outpatient services include spasticity, prosthetics and, traumatic brain injury clinics.
Candidates should be enthusiastic, full GMC registration is required.
Main duties of the job
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The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team responsible for the acute and ongoing rehabilitation needs of the patient group.
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The post holder will liaise as necessary with other specialist teams.
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The post holder will provide/support day-to-day medical care for the unit. This will include routine ward round, day to day care and admission and discharge of patients as necessary.
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The post holder will be expected to attend scheduled OPD sessions including outreach clinics, Multi-disciplinary meetings and case conferences as necessary and will have the practical skills necessary for the care of the neurorehabilitation patient.
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The post holder will be supported to develop rehabilitation medicine skills including patient assessments, in-patient rehabilitation, rehabilitation and spasticity (botox injections) clinics.
About us
Candidates should be enthusiastic, full GMC registration is required.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Mrs Glynis Peat, clinical Director on 01642 282648 or Dr Sohail Salam, Neurorehabilitation Consultant on 01642 282816.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of thefulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND WOULD ADVISE YOU TO CHECK YOUR EMAILS REGULARLY.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Mrs Glynis Peat, clinical Director on 01642 282648 or Dr Sohail Salam, Neurorehabilitation Consultant on 01642 282816
Only short listed candidates will be contacted and will be invited to visit the unit prior to the formal interview.
This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of thefulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND WOULD ADVISE YOU TO CHECK YOUR EMAILS REGULARLY.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Mrs Glynis Peat, clinical Director on 01642 282648 or Dr Sohail Salam, Neurorehabilitation Consultant on 01642 282816
Only short listed candidates will be contacted and will be invited to visit the unit prior to the formal interview.
This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable Medical Degree
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general medicine and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Experience in Neurorehabilitation
Skills, Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Recognise and work within the limits of competence
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Knowledge of audit principles
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Teaching skills
- Experience of clinical process and outcome audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable Medical Degree
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general medicine and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Experience in Neurorehabilitation
Skills, Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Recognise and work within the limits of competence
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Knowledge of audit principles
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Teaching skills
- Experience of clinical process and outcome audit
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).
