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An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine to lead the community-based neuro-rehabilitation services in the South West. This post has been developed through an integrated approach to rehabilitation across acute and community services, serving a diverse population across Devon and Cornwall.

The post-holder will play a central role in the development and delivery of high-quality, person-centred neuro-rehabilitation services, while also contributing to regional specialist pathways, such as spinal rehabilitation and intrathecal baclofen therapy.

Job Plan & Responsibilities

• Clinical leadership of the multi-professional community neuro-rehabilitation team.
• Participation in interventional clinics and the intrathecal baclofen pump service.
• Clinical input into the spinal regional rehabilitation service.
• May include cover for Level 2a Specialist Rehabilitation Beds and the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit.
• Active involvement in multidisciplinary team working across acute and community settings.
• Contribution to service development, audit, and quality improvement.
• Engagement in medical education, research, and clinical supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Complete GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Rehabilitation Medicine (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR at interview).

Desirable:

• Higher qualifications in Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Qualification in medical education or teaching.

Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Broad-based training and experience in Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Competence in managing on-call clinical scenarios at a senior level.
• Experience in working collaboratively with service managers and clinical teams.
• Understanding of audit, teaching principles, and research methodology.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate and support a multidisciplinary workforce.
• Commitment to high professional standards, ongoing CPD, and innovation in care.
• Competency with IT systems and digital communication.

Desirable:

• Experience in managing spasticity (e.g. botulinum toxin injection).
• Interest or expertise in prosthetics, major trauma, or spinal rehabilitation.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications or service development achievements.
• Experience in multi-professional teaching and undergraduate education.
• Capacity to balance clinical, educational, and leadership roles effectively.
• Willingness to engage in additional responsibilities at the regional/national level.