Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine to join our expanding team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be working in a centre of excellence delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services across trauma, neurology, and critical care pathways.
The postholder will be part of a consultant-led multidisciplinary team supporting patients with complex rehabilitation needs, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and links to academic and research networks via the University of Cambridge.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a Major Trauma Centre for the East of England and as part of that has a Hyperacute Rehabilitation Unit in Addenbrookes Hospital as well as 8 Level 2b neurorehabilitation beds.
The post holder will be expected to share the responsibility of providing Consultant cover to the Hyperacute Rehabilitation Unit as well as provide cover for the 4 Level 2b beds as part of the appointment. There is opportunity to expand any special interest that the post-holder wishes.
Main duties of the job
You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Rehabilitation Medicine or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
As part of our commitment to supporting the medical workforce in the part they play in delivering an excellent caring service to patients, all newly appointed Consultants attend our five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining the Trust. Leadership is a key requirement of doctors' professional work and this innovative programme is designed to support Consultants to hone the leadership and management skills they need to succeed at CUH.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be expected to:
- Provide consultant-level leadership in the delivery of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation medicine services, with a focus on neurorehabilitation, major trauma, or critical care pathways, depending on interest and service needs.
- Supervise and support a skilled multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, neuropsychologists, and specialist nursing staff.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical pathways and service innovations across the Rehabilitation Medicine department.
- Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching and training, with academic opportunities available through the University of Cambridge.
- Engage in audit, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support integrated working with regional partners including community rehabilitation and specialised commissioning services.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be expected to:
- Provide consultant-level leadership in the delivery of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation medicine services, with a focus on neurorehabilitation, major trauma, or critical care pathways, depending on interest and service needs.
- Supervise and support a skilled multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, neuropsychologists, and specialist nursing staff.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical pathways and service innovations across the Rehabilitation Medicine department.
- Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching and training, with academic opportunities available through the University of Cambridge.
- Engage in audit, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support integrated working with regional partners including community rehabilitation and specialised commissioning services.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Questions
- Standards
- Professionalism
- Clinical Skills
- Specialty Specific skills related to the post
- Communication Skills
- Personal Skills
- Understanding of the NHS
- Commitment to ongoing Professional Development
- Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving Quality of patient care Governance/Improving quality of patient care
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Questions
- Standards
- Professionalism
- Clinical Skills
- Specialty Specific skills related to the post
- Communication Skills
- Personal Skills
- Understanding of the NHS
- Commitment to ongoing Professional Development
- Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving Quality of patient care Governance/Improving quality of patient care
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).