Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Spinal Rehabilitation, to help develop and support existing spinal rehabilitation services within the purpose-built Centre for Specialist Spinal and Neuro Rehabilitation at the University Hospital Llandough.
A motivated and enthusiastic colleague is required to join the current team of five rehabilitation Consultants (across both Spinal and Neuro Rehabilitation) and experienced MDT; applicants should have at least two years postgraduate training in spinal rehabilitation. This locum post is available for a period of 12 months.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary for this post is £121,264 per annum.
Applicants should preferably either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within three months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.
Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.
Main duties of the job
The specialist Spinal Rehabilitation Unit provides care for adults from a wide geographical area, including South and Mid wales, and the postholder will be expected to provide medical support to the inpatients on Ward West 8, run weekly outpatient clinics and also support the newly-established Spinal Outreach MDT.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
Desirable
- On GMC Specialist Register for Rehabilitation Medicine / Neurology
- An appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
Experience
Essential
- Four years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two years in Spinal Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Ventilatory and experience of service development
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
- Up to date with current practices in spinal cord rehabilitation
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation or equivalent
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise research
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
Desirable
- On GMC Specialist Register for Rehabilitation Medicine / Neurology
- An appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
Experience
Essential
- Four years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two years in Spinal Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Ventilatory and experience of service development
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
- Up to date with current practices in spinal cord rehabilitation
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation or equivalent
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise research
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
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).
