Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine working a 10 PA per week (plus on call) at the Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services (CCSRS) based at Colman Hospital, Norwich. This incorporates a Level 1 neurorehabilitation service and serves the population of the East of England.

This post is a substantive appointment and arises due to the retirement of the current post holder. The appointee will be based at Colman Hospital in Norwich. CCSRS is a dedicated interdisciplinary rehabilitation service providing post-acute rehabilitation for patients with complex needs. The service provides specialist rehabilitation through a 20 bedded inpatient unit for neurorehabilitation, and a 9 bedded inpatient unit for amputee rehabilitation.

Out-patient/outreach services cover neurorehabilitation, tone management, amputee rehabilitation, post covid rehabilitation, specialised wheelchair services, electronic assistive technology and alternative and augmentative communication.

This post provides an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated doctor to join our enthusiastic and experienced multidisciplinary team. You are expected to take part in the delivery of a full range of rehabilitation services and support a wide range of professionals. The post holder will have the opportunity to support, shape and drive service improvements.

Applications must be completed on TRAC, closing date 15th August 2026. Interview date 9th September 2026.Main duties of the jobThe main responsibilities of the post holder are predominantly the medical supervision and co-ordination of rehabilitation for people with disabilities resulting from neurological disorders from whatever cause. The appointee will be expected to work as an integral member of the well-established inter-disciplinary in-patient and out-patient teams.

This exciting new post will suit an individual who is able to work flexibly and enthusiastically in a service that has been commissioned as a regional service for the delivery of complex, specialised rehabilitation.

Please refer to the job description for further information on this post.

About us Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.

Details Date posted
21 July 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant Salary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number-RBJob locations

Colman Hospital Unthank RoadNorwichNR2 2PJ
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached detailed job description for further information on the Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine post.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached detailed job description for further information on the Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine post.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential Basic - MBBS or equivalentMRCP or equivalent post-graduate qualification

Full GMC registration

On Specialist Register for Rehabilitation Medicine - or eligible to be within 6 months from the interview date.

Desirable

PhD, MD or MScMember of BSRM and SRREuropean Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Experience and understanding of community as well as acute/general hospital services

Experience

Essential Experience and interest in Neurological rehabilitation

Presentation skills and teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Experienced and skilled multi-disciplinary team worker

Experience and interest in Amputee rehabilitation.

Desirable Experience and interest in Trauma rehabilitation

Post-graduate diploma or degree in teaching or medical education

Previous experience as ES, CS or TPD role

Experience of committee work / project management

Experience and interest in Spinal rehabilitation

Communication

Essential Excellent written and verbal…