Job summary
- Main area
- Neuroehabilitation
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 263-SS25-004
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walkergate Park Hospital
- Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Consultant
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
The trust is seeking a highly motivated and capable individual for a full-time/10 PA post based at Walkergate Park, a level 1 neurorehabilitation center in the north of England. Part time applicants are welcome to apply. The post holder will work primarily in the outpatient team across neuro-rehabilitation services. This post will include non-resident on-call. Candidates with a special interest are welcome to apply, and this can be negotiated alongside candidate capability and service needs.
As a Consultant, you will know what it means achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England’s finest areas of natural beauty.
Main duties of the job
The role has a focus on general rehabilitation and toxin delivery work. Clinics usually have 3 hours of clinical work with 1 hour of admin, though this can change to accommodate needs for the candidate and service.
There is also in-reach work for inpatients in the neurobehavioral and neurorehabilitation wards, as well as outreach clinics/home visits.
We are the regional center for neurorehabilitation and the post holder will be part of the Single Point of Access team, assessing referrals for inpatient admission.
Toxin clinics are usually run are new assessment spasticity MDT clinics (1-3/week) and review clinics through a variety of medial and non-medical injectors. The post holder will be expected to support the toxin service, particularly in spasticity management, and so a candidate with expertise in both ultrasound guided and non-ultrasound guided injections would be ideally suited for the role.
You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.
This is a substantive and full-time post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.
Working for our organisation
Why us?
· Up to £8k relocation package
· 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
· Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
· Remote working available as suits service needs
· Dedicated and protected SPA time
· Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
· Teaching and research opportunities available
· Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
· Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
· Employee Excellence awards
· Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust that has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and is ranked 1st nationally in GMC trainer survey for the support provides to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people’s lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to meet prospective colleagues and members of the Senior Management Team. To discuss the post and/or make arrangements for visiting please contact:
Name: Dr. Revin Thomas, Consultant in Neurorehabilitation, Assistant Medical Director for neurological/specialist services (line/clinical manager for this post)
Tel: via PA Ms Michelle Mobberley; 01912875138
Email: via PA- [email protected]
All interested candidates are strongly advised to meet with and discuss about the post prior to interviews.
Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Included on GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
- MRCP or equivalent (MRCGP or MRCS)
- As part of their training, at least 18-24 months SpR/ST training in neurorehabilitation or ability to demonstrate the relevant competencies through application
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant rehabilitation medicine field- e.g MD or PhD
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
- Working/training in a UK NHS level 1 neurorehabilitation centre
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Rehabilitation Medicine
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision and legislation
Desirable criteria
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in general rehabilitation in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
- Experience of spasticity management is essential for this role. Candidate should be able to manage clinics independently and supervise trainees/AHPs. Also having skills with, ultrasound guided injections, botulinum toxin injections for dystonia and hypersalivation
- Experience of working with MDTs in managing a wide variety of complex neuro-disability cases and patients is essential
Desirable criteria
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
Skills
Essential criteria
- High level of clinical skills especially with toxin delivery
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of rehabilitation medicine patients, particularly neuro-disability management- e.g. MS, cerebral palsy, GBS etc
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner.
Desirable criteria
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Revin Thomas
- Job title
- Assistant Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 019 12875138
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