Locum Consultant in Neurorehabilitation

4 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Neurorehabilitation service with the present consultants. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.

The role involves providing consultant cover to 9 complex Neurorehabilitation patients admitted to the Neuro-rehabilitation Unit (NRU). Patients are admitted with various brain injuries including strokes and traumatic brain injuries. Consultant cover for the current community NRU is also provided from the RBFT- through a community ward round and an MDT to support the 8 neurorehabilitation patients that are located at West Berkshire Community Hospital.

The role also includes an outpatient clinic commitment in several locations namely at the Royal Berkshire Hospital (Reading), Bracknell (The Royal Berkshire Bracknell Healthspace) and Thatcham, Nr Newbury (The West Berkshire Community Hospital).

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain the highest clinical standards in provision of neurological rehabilitation services at a consultant level

To provide clinical leadership and responsibility for inpatient care

To carry out weekly ward rounds and attend multidisciplinary team meetings

To supervise weekly outpatient clinics

Clinical commitment to the Acute Stroke Service for rehabilitation input

Assessment of referrals prior to admission for rehabilitation

Advise General Practitioners and other clinicians on rehabilitation and related issues

Meet patients, care givers and relatives whenever necessary

About us

The Rehabilitation Unit accepts referrals from hospital consultants and members of their team within the Royal Berkshire Hospital and from other hospitals in Berkshire and Oxfordshire, including the John Radcliffe Hospital and Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals. Referrals are also received directly from General Practitioners and community health care professionals. The Unit admits patients with a spectrum of chronic and acute neurological disorders such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Brain injury, Spinal cord injuries, Peripheral neuropathies, Motor Neurone disease, Brain tumours and rare neurological conditions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to discuss this role or arrange a visit please kindly contact our Clinical lead, Dr Beenish Feroz (details below)

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST/CESR in Rehabilitation Medicine/ Neurorehabilitation at interview date Membership of the Royal College of Medicine of the United Kingdom or equivalent

Desirable

Higher degree PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Fully trained in Rehabilitation Completion of four years of training at SpR level in Rehabilitation Medicine, or hold a current consultant post in this speciality Interest and experience in Neurological rehabilitation is essential General medical experience to manage acute medical conditions on the Rehabilitation Unit Able to make decisions independently on patient care Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice All aspects of general Neurological Rehabilitation and patient care Ability to advise on smooth running of the Rehabilitation Service

Desirable

Experience in stroke medicine / complex spasticity management

Audit Management & IT

Essential

Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines Undertake audits and present data as required Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database Completion of Audit cycle / QIP

Desirable

Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

Educational qualification

Patient Experience

Essential

Contributes to improving patients experience See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence

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