Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

Job summary

CONSULTANT IN REHABILITATION MEDICINE Applications are invited for a consultant post in Neurorehabilitation or Rehabilitation Medicine at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT). The OUHFT comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Churchill Hospital and the Horton General Hospital.

The post is primarily based at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE), which is located at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre campus in Headington. OCE is a specialist rehabilitation centre with an international reputation for excellence. It has an active research partnership with both Oxford University and Oxford Brookes University.

There will be opportunities for the successful applicants to develop their own areas of interest which may include management of patients with disorders of consciousness, prosthetics, major trauma, spasticity, Cerebral Palsy or long term neurological conditions.

Applications are welcome from physicians trained in Rehabilitation Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology, Stroke Medicine / Elderly Care with demonstrated interest and experience in neurological rehabilitation and from those looking to combine clinical work with a research career or educational interest.

Those with academic and subspecialty interests are encouraged to contact and discuss the opportunities with Dr Susannah Brain, Clinical Lead for the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE) (01865 737320).

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES : Clinical The post-holder's duties will be primarily at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE). The Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE) OCE is based in a purpose-built building designed to be accessible to people using wheelchairs and suffering from visual and cognitive impairments. There are approximately 240 staff, roughly 190whole time equivalents.

The full range of rehabilitation professionals is represented including nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, neuropsychology, counselling, clinical engineering, orthotics and prosthetics.

The services provided include 18 Level 1 inpatient beds commissioned by NHS England, 10 level 2 beds commissioned by the ICB, out-patient rehabilitation for people with long term neurological conditions, specialist spasticity clinics, including joint clinics with plastic surgery and orthopaedics, joint transition clinics with a paediatrician, adult cerebral palsy clinics, specialist seating clinics, consultant input to prosthetics, etc.

Patients with disorders of consciousness are managed on the ward as per the Royal College of Physicians Guidance. Prosthetics, orthotics and specialist disability services are co-located in the same set of buildings which provide an integrated centre of excellence for patients allowing them to access a variety of services at the same "onestop-shop".

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it.

We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job responsibilities

The appointed consultant will deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for complex patients at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE), conduct patient reviews in external organizations, and offer expert advice to clinicians both within Oxford University Hospitals and in the wider healthcare community.

Job responsibilities

The appointed consultant will deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for complex patients at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE), conduct patient reviews in external organizations, and offer expert advice to clinicians both within Oxford University Hospitals and in the wider healthcare community. Person Specification essential Essential CCT/CCST in Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, Stroke Medicine/Elderly Care or Psychiatry. Person Specification essential Essential CCT/CCST in Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, Stroke Medicine/Elderly Care or Psychiatry.

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) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).