Job summary
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Neurorehabilitation service with the present consultants. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.
The role involves providing consultant cover to 12 complex Neurorehabilitation patients admitted to the Neuro-rehabilitation Unit (NRU) located at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. 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).
Please note the simulation date will be 12/11/25 and the Interview date will be 20/11/25
Main duties of the job
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 Rehabilitation Unit accepts referrals from hospital consultants and members of their team within the Royal Berkshire Hospital and from other hospitals in Berkshire and Oxfordshire, including the John Radcliffe Hospital and Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals. Referrals are also received directly from General Practitioners and community health care professionals. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to discuss this role or arrange a visit please kindly contact our Clinical lead, Dr Beenish Feroz (details below)
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to discuss this role or arrange a visit please kindly contact our Clinical lead, Dr Beenish Feroz (details below)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST/CESR in Rehabilitation Medicine/ Neurorehabilitation at interview date
- 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
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST/CESR in Rehabilitation Medicine/ Neurorehabilitation at interview date
- 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
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
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).
