Overview
In this role you will join a team of consultants to develop specialist rehabilitation services in Portsmouth and the surrounding area. You will contribute to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, including a dedicated spasticity service, and help shape service development and governance. The role offers opportunities in acute outreach, neurorehabilitation, prosthetic rehabilitation, paediatric-to-adult transition, and academic collaboration with regional partners and universities. A meaningful hook is the chance to influence regional rehabilitation provision within the Wessex Trauma Network.
Pay / Benefits
- Mentorship available
- Study leave allocation
- Office space and secretarial support
- IT system access
- No on-call or weekend working
Responsibilities
- Prehabilitation and outreach services; provide medical leadership to the Acute Neuro Team
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Ward Care with MDT involvement and pathway management
- Specialist Rehabilitation Medicine Outpatient Clinic with departmental templates
- Prosthetic Rehabilitation Clinic MDT for pre-amputation, amputation, and follow-up
- Engage in research, audits, service development, and governance activities
- Education, supervision, and potential leadership roles within the department
- Data validation for UKROC submission and involvement with regional networks
- Support revalidation processes and provide clinical governance documentation
Key requirements
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- MBBS or MBChB; MRCP or equivalent; CCT or CESR (within 6 months of interview)
- Proven communication skills and ability to lead in rehabilitation settings
- Experience in prosthetics management
- Understanding of clinical risk and governance
- Commitment to quality improvement and service development
- Excellent communication
- Leadership and responsibility
- Time management and organisational skills
- Neurorehabilitation across settings
- Prosthetic rehabilitation and rehabilitation pathways
- Data validation for UKROC and participation in audits
Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant in Portsmouth employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
