Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 January 2026

This appointment is for a Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant who can deliver high quality care along the MDT for this pathway. This will include acute and rehabilitation care for neurology and ABI patients and outpatient/follow-up clinics across the county. This is a permanent post working less than full time with potential negotiations on WTE (Maximum of 8PAs). The post holder should be an enthusiastic, effective team player with a flexible approach who can embrace new ways of working and will be expected to take an active role in the running of the neuro rehab unit.

The appointee will be expected to play a full role in the delivery of the neuro rehab unit. All consultants are required to have a job plan setting out their main duties and responsibilities including a work programme specifying their weekly timetable.

For more information please see the attached personal specification and job description.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.

Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

• Management of inpatients on the rehab unit and outliers as appropriate
• Attend and participate in neuro rehab outpatient clinics
• Clinical administration, included in the sessional time allocation
• Other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service
• Cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
• Support in-patient care in conjunction with departmental colleagues.
• Teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of junior medical & nursing staff, General Practitioners, and other clinical professions.
• Take part in department, regional and national audits.
• Management and development of the service using Quality Improvement Methodology.

Please see additional information regarding the job role in the Stroke Consultant Job Description.

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in General & Geriatric Medicine or Neurology or Acute Medicine with subspecialty training in Stroke Medicine
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Evidence to demonstrate development, delivery, and management of a quality stroke service.
• Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees.

• Wide knowledge, experience, and a high level of competence in rehabilitation medicine
• Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice.
• Publications in peer review journals.

• Hold a medical qualification and license to practice with the GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Geriatric Medicine or General or Acute Medicine or Neurology and/or Stroke Medicine via;
  
  - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or - European Community Rights (Within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent)
• MRCP or equivalent
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
• Substantive NHS experience

• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
• Ability to know own limitations and when to seek appropriate information, support, and advice.
• An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way.
• Adheres to high ethical standards.
• Ability to critically review research
• Ability to teach clinical skills.

• An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Ability to develop clinical specialities.
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees.
• Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings.
• Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees.

• Approachable manner and flexible attitude, and an ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team.
• Caring attitude to patients including contributing to improving patient's experience and involving patients in decisions about their care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies.
• Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service.
• Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and…