Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine: Community Rehabilitation

Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine: Community Rehabilitation

We are pleased to advertise this post that has come from our integrated approach to rehabilitation across the acute & community providers in Plymouth, serving the people of Devon & Cornwall who use these services.

This 10 PA post is focussed on leading the community multi-professional neuro-rehabilitation team of Plymouth with additional activities in the interventional clinics, intrathecal baclofen pump service, & spinal regional rehabilitation team. This post will also take a leadership role in developing these services. The Consultant may be asked to provide cover for a Level 2a Specialist Rehabilitation Beds & Stroke Rehabilitation Unit.

Our organisation is rated good & outstanding in areas by the CQC, our staff are committed to improving on these ratings year on year. Our staff are our biggest asset & so we strive to make careers that are personal, unique & flexible. We are extremely proud partners of both Plymouth University & Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine & Dentistry & have received exceptional feedback in our GMC survey from the trainees that have been on rotation with us.

We have a strong reputation as being an employer of choice and often have trainees and previous recruits returning to us. So, what are you waiting for? Come join us and see if we live up to our reputation!

Main duties of the job

This 10 PA post is focussed on leading the community multi-professional neuro-rehabilitation team of Plymouth with additional activities in the interventional clinics, intrathecal baclofen pump service, & spinal regional rehabilitation team. This post will also take a leadership role in developing these services. As part of the role, the Consultant may be asked to provide cover for a Level 2a Specialist Rehabilitation Beds & Stroke Rehabilitation Unit.

Based in Plymouth, at Mount Gould Hospital, this role joins an enthusiastic physician team of 3 Consultants, 1 Specialist, 1 SAS Doctor plus trainees on rotation & a well-established multidisciplinary team. You will be an integral part of the Physicians Group, working a mix of acute & community settings, assessing people who have multiple, complex, interconnected & enduring medical conditions. We provide treatment that is person-centred, to ensure that the patient is actively involved in decisions regarding their care.

For further information about the post, people, or life in Plymouth please contact:

Dr Francesco Gambino, Clinical Lead on francesco.gambino@nhs.net

Teresa Barrett, Medical Workforce Manager on 07917 504025 or Livewell.Medical-Workforce@nhs.net

Interviews will take place either w/c 28th April or w/c 5th May 2025.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we are guided by our values: kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, etc. Our induction programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions, and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine: Community Rehabilitation.

Person Specification

Experience

• Training and wide experience in the field of rehabilitation medicine. Secure background general medical experience and competency to manage on-call emergencies at senior level (if on-call). Experience of working with managers to improve patient experience and service delivery. Experience in clinical audit. Understanding of clinical research. Understanding of teaching principles for undergraduate, postgraduate, and interdisciplinary learners. Proven ability to motivate, support and work within a multi-disciplinary team. High professional and ethical standards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A commitment to continuous professional development. Basic computer/IT skills.
• Ability to manage limb spasticity with botulinum toxin injections. A special interest or advanced experience in prosthetics, major trauma. Knowledge and understanding of the NHS. Evidence of service development and enacting change. Ability to lead clinical services. Relevant published papers in peer-reviewed journals. Experience in teaching, particularly at a multi-professional level and of undergraduates. An enthusiasm to develop research opportunities. Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload, delegating as appropriate and supervising staff. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, and national levels. Ability to balance competing pressures that come from holding more than one role.

Qualifications

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent. CCT/CESR in Rehabilitation Medicine (or within six months).
• Higher qualifications in rehabilitation. Qualifications in teaching and learning.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.