Neuro-Rehabilitation Consultant

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustNeuro-Rehabilitation ConsultantThe closing date is 12 October

• East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant in Neuro-rehabilitation, who will provide out-patient and ward referral services to the Trust as well as providing in-patient support to the neuro-rehabilitation ward .

The Trust is one of the biggest in the country with three acute sites and an increasing commitment to working jointly with partners in the community.Main duties of the jobThe Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with their care.

They will be expected to co-operate with the Clinical Director and Care Group Management on organisational and budget issues.In addition to inpatient and outpatient duties there are flexible commitments, including administration, management, committee work, relative interviews etc.About usThe successful applicants will be joining a team of 10 Consultant Neurologists, 2 Consultant Neurophysiologists and a Rehabilitation Consultant.There are close links with the King's College Hospital Regional Neuroscience Centre at Denmark Hill in London.

The Consultants will be expected to develop specialist interests, and to make contributions to service development, research and teaching.Applicants with postgraduate degrees, significant experience or specialist interest in movement or peripheral nerve disorders, motor neurone disease or epilepsy would be particularly welcome.

Successful applicants will be expected to develop a specialist interest and to make contributions to service development, research and teaching.Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit also offer removal expenses, up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.

Active participation in appraisal and revalidation will take place on an annual cycle and access to mentoring is available through the Kent Clinician Development Programme.Appropriate secretarial support will be provided as well as office space and IT equipment.Person SpecificationQualifications & TrainingProfessional QualificationsFull GMC RegistrationCCST Specialist Registration in Rehabilitation Medicine or will obtain within 6 months of interview dateHigher Degree (MD / PhD or equivalent)Experience in delivering a Spasticity serviceSkills and ExperienceExperience in inpatient and outpatient neurological clinical careThe ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the postClinical governanceParticipation in Audits, Morbidity & Mortality, Structured Judgement ReviewsLearning from Incidents / ComplaintsPersonal / Professional AttributesUpholds and models the Trust ValuesOther RequirementsCandidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sitesTo be aware of an adhere to the Trust Vision, Mission and ValuesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order)

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