Job overview
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 job
The 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Neurosciences department has a strong history of Clinical Leadership, and we will encourage new colleagues to develop their Leadership and Management skills with education programs and mentorship.
The post-holder will be supported in undertaking relevant audits in the specialty area.
The post-holder will be expected to undertake CPD activities which will be supported through the agreed job plan. 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 specification
Clinical governance
Essential
- Participation in Audits, Morbidity & Mortality, Structured Judgement Reviews
- Learning from Incidents/Complaints
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience in inpatient and outpatient neurological clinical care
- The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Professional Qualifications
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST Specialist Registration in Rehabilitation Medicine or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)
- Experience in delivering a Spasticity service
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This advert is for Neuro Rehab Consultant with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Rehabilitation Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum (Pro rata where applicable). The contract type is Permanent: There is no on call associated to this role. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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