Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine

We are looking to recruit a whole time Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Northern General Hospital delivering outpatient clinics and inpatient care. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers. Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job:

• Appointments are made to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the person appointed is required to be sufficiently flexible to undertake their main clinical duties at any of the sites within the Region and/or to change their base hospital.
• The appointee, together with consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of neurorehabilitation services to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
• The appointee will be expected to contribute to the outpatient neurorehabilitation and transition clinics in Sheffield.
• The person appointed will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
• They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department.
• The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

About us:

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Job responsibilities:

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications
• Full registration with a license to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.
• MRCP or Equivalent.
• Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If not UK trained they must have obtained CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) in rehabilitation medicine.
• Substantial experience in Rehabilitation Medicine preferably with neurological rehabilitation as a major component, or equivalent.
• Clinical experience
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Rehabilitation medicine.
• Capable of providing comprehensive care to patient with brain injury.
• Research
• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
• Teaching and training
• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.
• Continuous Professional Development
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
• Management and Administration
• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.
• Clinical governance and audit
• Experience in performing clinical audit.
• Personal attributes
• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do.
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC's good medical practice (2013).

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.