Consultant Physician in Rehabilitation Medicine

at  Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Job Description
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is looking to appoint a dedicated and flexible full-time Consultant Physician in Rehabilitation Medicine. This is a replacement post that offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of specialist rehabilitation services in Portsmouth and South-East Hampshire.

WHY JOIN US?

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Joining our team means becoming part of a community dedicated to excellence in patient care and innovation in Rehabilitation Medicine.
If you are passionate about making a difference and keen to be part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
For further information, please see enclosed:
Job Description
Job Plan
Department Information

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience of Neurorehabilitation in various settings
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Rehabilitation Medicine OR with any appropriate speciality

CLINICAL SKILLS

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Demonstrates skills and experience across rehabilitation settings
• Ability to work effectively with good time management, flexibly when needed and organisational skills
• Ability to take responsibility and provide leadership where appropriate
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with licence to practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

• Experience in management of prosthetics

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

• Commitment to developing quality services for patients needing specialist rehabilitation
• Constructive approach to working with wider management team
• Experience of quality improvement methods

Desirable

• Ability to negotiate and innovate
• Evidence of service development

KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH

• Working Knowledge and Experience of research methodology
• Completed Research or equivalent, undertaken at SpR level
• Publications in topics relevant to rehabilitation, stroke, and neurology
• Desire to continue research at consultant level

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will join a team of two other Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine, providing comprehensive services across the region. This role is pivotal in improving, strengthening, and developing specialist services, with a focus on both Neurorehabilitation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation, adaptable to the appointee’s interests and negotiations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the Wessex Trauma Network, enhancing regional trauma rehabilitation services.
• Contribute to the development and governance of Rehabilitation services.
• Engage in Educational Supervision, Departmental, and Care Group leadership roles.
• Participate in service improvement projects, audits, and represent the service at Royal College and national levels.
• Opportunity to develop a research portfolio.