Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine: Community RehabilitationLivewell Southwest
The closing date is 13 April 2025
More InformationFor further information please refer to the attached documents and contact details below.
Job SummaryWe 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.
Main Duties of the JobBased 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.
About UsLivewell 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 DescriptionJob responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine: Community Rehabilitation
Person SpecificationExperience
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.
Desirable
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).
Desirable
Higher qualifications in rehabilitation.
Qualifications in teaching and learning.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer DetailsEmployer name: Livewell Southwest
Address: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
Employer's website: https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/
Contact InformationDr Francesco Gambino, Clinical Lead: francesco.gambino@nhs.net
Teresa Barrett, Medical Workforce Manager: 07917 504025 or Livewell.Medical-Workforce@nhs.net
Interviews will take place either w/c 28th April or w/c 5th May 2025.
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