Neurorehabilitation Consultant

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

A full time (10 PA) substantive post as a Neurorehabilitation Consultant is available at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a replacement post and will be based at Amersham Hospital. The Trust has a well-developed neurological rehabilitation service with 17 community in-patients beds and a community neurological rehabilitation team. In addition to sessions at Amersham hospital there will be an out-patient clinic at Wycombe Hospital, and sessions in Aylesbury up to once a week. The post will involve travel to other hospitals to see referrals as needed, and travel to the community to do domiciliary visits as required.

Amersham is situated in a very attractive part of the country, close to London and yet enjoying the benefits of the countryside with the Chilterns recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Buckinghamshire education utilises an 11+ selection system and schools are widely regarded as excellent.

For further information about this post and to make arrangements to visit the department please contact Dr Matthew Burn, Consultant Stroke Physician and SDU lead for Stroke, Neurology, and Neurorehabilitation, on 01494 426252 or via matthewburn@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Neurorehabilitation patients

To share with colleagues the responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Neurorehabilitation Service

Teaching and training of junior staff
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)

About us

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year p a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-NEUROREHAB-E

Job locations

Amersham

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

WEEKLY PROVISIONAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES

The Programmed Activities will be agreed with the SDU director and will form the basis of the consultants job plan. The job plan is not fixed and can be further negotiated by the successful candidate, providing the needs of the service are met.

Monday

Admin

SPA

Ward round on BNRU and MDT meeting

Tuesday

Out-patient clinic, Amersham Hospital (this is a spasticity clinic once a month)

Wednesday

Support of the CNRS team, some weeks with a clinic in Rayners Hedge, Aylesbury

Ward referrals/Home Visits

Thursday

Ward round on BNRU and case conferences/family meetings

Out-patient clinic, Wycombe Hospital

Friday

Admin

SPA

On-call

There is no on-call commitment

Flexible

Flexible SPA (0.5SPA)

OPC 3 PAs

CNRS clinic/liaison 1 PA

Ward rounds and in-patient work 2 PAs

Ward referrals/Home visits 1 PA

Admin 1.5 PA

SPA 1.5 SPA

Total 10 PA

Job description

Job responsibilities

WEEKLY PROVISIONAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES

Monday

Admin

SPA

Ward round on BNRU and MDT meeting

Tuesday

Out-patient clinic, Amersham Hospital (this is a spasticity clinic once a month)

Wednesday

Support of the CNRS team, some weeks with a clinic in Rayners Hedge, Aylesbury

Ward referrals/Home Visits

Thursday

Ward round on BNRU and case conferences/family meetings

Out-patient clinic, Wycombe Hospital

Friday

Admin

SPA

On-call

There is no on-call commitment

Flexible

Flexible SPA (0.5SPA)

OPC 3 PAs

CNRS clinic/liaison 1 PA

Ward rounds and in-patient work 2 PAs

Ward referrals/Home visits 1 PA

Admin 1.5 PA

SPA 1.5 SPA

Total 10 PA

Person Specification

Essential

Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
MBBS or equivalent. Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. MCRP or equivalent If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or have a proposed date of CCT within 6 months of the interview, or have a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence to the UK CCT.
Thorough knowledge of specialty and ability to work at Consultant level. Has participated in audit and can lead audit in the department. Experience of the work of a neurorehabilitation specialist at an appropriate level.

Desirable

Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Desirable

Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Person Specification

Essential

Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
MBBS or equivalent. Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. MCRP or equivalent If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or have a proposed date of CCT within 6 months of the interview, or have a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence to the UK CCT.
Thorough knowledge of specialty and ability to work at Consultant level. Has participated in audit and can lead audit in the department. Experience of the work of a neurorehabilitation specialist at an appropriate level.

Desirable

Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Desirable

Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).