Locum Consultant - Rehabilitation Medicine

Job summary

Applications are invited for a fixed term Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, to join an established team providing specialised rehabilitation within the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) and Haywood Hospitals. The post is based at the Haywood Hospital, however the main duties are on the hyper-acute rehabilitation unit at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust as well as in outpatient clinics within the hostorganisation Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT).

The consultant will be an integral member of the existing Rehabilitation Medicine team and will receive appropriate professional and peer support. Duties will comprise delivery of an inpatient specialised rehabilitation service on the established, UKROC-accredited level 1a inpatient ward (ARTU, Acute Trauma and Rehabilitation Unit) plus outpatient clinics in spasticity management.The consultants are supported by experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners, resident doctors, specialist nurses and a full multidisciplinary team.

The Rehabilitation Medicine department provides a full programme of educational team meetings, comprehensive on-site training and teaching. Close links with Keele University offer a range of opportunities for education and research.

Applicants require full GMC Registration and should be either on or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job

To work with colleagues in providing a comprehensive specialised Rehabilitation Medicine service across the two hospital sites.

To provide leadership and consultant cover to the inpatient specialist rehabilitation unit (ARTU) with shared responsibility for patients as named consultant.

In conjunction with colleagues, to provide comprehensive, specialist rehabilitation assessments of referred patients.

To support spasticity outpatient clinics including administration of botulinum toxin injections.

To take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.

In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

To provide cover for consultant colleagues in respect of periods of leave and abide by the leave policy.

To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to contact the consultant when necessary.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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