Job Summary Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine: Community Rehabilitation, Livewell Southwest, Plymouth. This 10 PA post is focused on leading the community multi-professional neuro-rehabilitation team of Plymouth with additional activities in the interventional clinics, intrathecal baclofen pump service, and spinal regional rehabilitation team. The 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. The closing date was 13 April 2025.
Main duties of the job 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 and a well-established multidisciplinary team. You will be an integral part of the Physicians Group, working a mix of acute & community settings, assessing people with multiple, complex, interconnected & enduring medical conditions. You will provide person-centred care with active patient involvement in decision-making. The Consultant may be asked to provide cover for a Level 2a Specialist Rehabilitation Beds & Stroke Rehabilitation Unit.
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. We value kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration, and focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability while empowering staff and those we serve.
Job Description Job responsibilities: Please refer to the attached Job Description for Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine: Community Rehabilitation. This section outlines the core duties and expectations for the post.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Training and wide experience in 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. Commitment to continuous professional development. Basic computer/IT skills.
Experience Desirable
Ability to manage limb spasticity with botulinum toxin injections. 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. Enthusiasm to develop research opportunities. 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 from holding more than one role.
Qualifications Essential
MRCP (UK) or equivalent. CCT/CESR in Rehabilitation Medicine (or within six months).
Qualifications Desirable
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 requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available online.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details Employer name: Livewell Southwest
Address: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon PL4 7PY
Employer's website: https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/
For Questions About The Job, Contact Medical Workforce Manager: Teresa Barrett
Email: livewell.medical-workforce@nhs.net
Phone: 07917 504025
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