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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the South West for a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine to lead and develop a newly created Major Trauma Rehabilitation Service. This role is ideal for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual passionate about transforming care pathways for trauma patients.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation services across both acute and community settings. This includes collaboration with the regional Major Trauma Centre and the wider rehabilitation network to support patients with complex trauma-related needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist rehabilitation input for patients recovering from major trauma
• Lead multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and contribute to ongoing service development
• Work closely with acute care teams, community services, and regional stakeholders
• Deliver personalised rehabilitation plans to ensure seamless continuity of care
• Cross-cover responsibilities with the amputee rehabilitation service

Working Environment

This role spans two primary services:

• Major Trauma Service (based in an acute hospital setting)
• Prosthetics Service (community-based)

A team of Rehabilitation Medicine Consultants across the South West will professionally support the post. You will join a collaborative and diverse group of physicians unified by a shared commitment to improving care for patients limited by trauma, neurological conditions, frailty, or severe illness.

There is an established network of support, including:

• Community physicians
• Psychiatry teams
• Community therapy and crisis response services
• Long-term condition nurses

All teams work on a shared electronic record system, ensuring integrated care across services.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• CCT/CESR in Rehabilitation Medicine (or within six months of achieving)

Desirable:

• Higher qualifications in rehabilitation
• Medical education qualifications

Experience (Essential):

• Extensive training and clinical expertise in rehabilitation medicine
• General medical competence to manage emergencies (if on-call)
• Clinical audit, teaching, and multidisciplinary teamwork experience
• High ethical standards and strong communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience managing limb spasticity (e.g., botulinum toxin)
• Special interest in prosthetics or major trauma
• Experience in service development, research, or published academic work
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and multidisciplinary levels

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