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Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Medicine

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol

Salary

£63,696 – £102,689

Posted

Yesterday

About the role

Transform Recovery. Restore Independence. Change Lives. Are you passionate about helping patients rebuild their lives after major trauma, neurological injury and complex rehabilitation needs? We are seeking an enthusiasticSpecialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Medicineto join our established Rehabilitation Medicine Service at Southmead Hospital, one of the UK's leading Major Trauma Centres. This exciting role spans the Severn Major Trauma Network, Hyperacute Rehabilitation Team (HART), Neurorehabilitation Services and specialist Spasticity Management Clinics. You will: ? Lead the assessment and management of patients with major trauma and complex rehabilitation needs. ? Support the Hyperacute Rehabilitation Team, delivering rehabilitation at the earliest stage of recovery. ? Provide specialist neurorehabilitation care, including for patients with traumatic brain injury and neurological disorders. ? Contribute to specialist spasticity management services, including botulinum toxin treatments and intrathecal baclofen therapy, with training available where required. ? Work closely with regional rehabilitation services to ensure seamless patient pathways and excellent outcomes. ? Participate in service development, teaching, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives. Join us and help shape the future of rehabilitation medicine while making a lasting difference to patients' recovery, independence and quality of life.

As a Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Medicine, you will play a key role in delivering specialist rehabilitation care across the Major Trauma Centre (MTC), Hyperacute Rehabilitation Team (HART) and Neurorehabilitation Services at Southmead Hospital. You will assess and manage patients with major trauma, neurological conditions and complex rehabilitation needs, supporting recovery from the earliest stages through to discharge and rehabilitation. You will lead rehabilitation assessments, provide specialist advice to acute wards and critical care areas, coordinate rehabilitation plans and support discharge planning. Working closely with consultants, therapists, psychologists, nurses and regional rehabilitation providers, you will help ensure patients receive high-quality multidisciplinary care. The role includes participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, trauma board rounds, family meetings and case conferences, helping to optimise patient outcomes and ensure timely access to rehabilitation services. You will also support outpatient clinics in neurorehabilitation and spasticity management, including botulinum toxin treatments and intrathecal baclofen therapy. In addition, you will contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, research, quality improvement and service development activities, supporting the development of rehabilitation services across the Trust and the wider Severn Major Trauma Network.

Person specification

Essential

MBBS/MBChB of equivalent
Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
At least four years of postgraduate experience, of which at least two are in Rehabilitation Medicine (or equivalent gained on a LTFT basis)
Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Clinical Governance principles.
Experience in day-to-day organisation of rehabilitation, neurology or neurorehabilitation services in a busy tertiary hospital
Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams and across organisations
Knowledge of political context within which the NHS and BFT operate.
Proven teaching ability.
Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates & postgraduates.
Good written communication skills.
Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.
Ability to help manage a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop postgraduate medical staff.
Ability to work independently as part of the Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
Ability to fulfil duties of the post
Able to demonstrate an understanding of BFT values and commitment to uphold BFT values

Desirable

Higher qualification e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
MRCP/MRCS/MRCGP or equivalent
European, US, or Commonwealth Board certification in rehabilitation medicine or neurorehabilitation
Evidence of additional relevant training, e.g. Management and leadership Training and Experience
6 months or more NHS experience over the past 2 years.
Proficiency in spasticity management, including intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin
Proficiency in Complex Spasticity management (including refilling of Intrathecal Baclofen pumps)
Experience in involvement in service redesign.