Job overview

A full time (10 PA) substantive post as a Consultant in Spinal Cord Injuries Rehabilitation is available at the National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC), Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. It is expected that the successful candidate will have appropriate training in rehabilitation medicine and specific spinal cord injuries rehabilitation medicine experience.

We welcome the development of special interests within the field of spinal cord rehabilitation medicine to complement or enhance those of the existing consultants and are looking for a commitment to service development and improvement in the provision of spinal cord injury rehabilitation services within the Centre. In addition to this the post holder will also be expected to support Paediatric Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation at the NSIC.

Planned AAC Interview Date is Tuesday 12 May 2026.

For further information about this post and to make arrangements to visit the department please contact Mr Wail Ahmed, NSIC Lead Consultant and Clinical Directorate Co-Lead – [email protected]

** PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION ATTACHED ARE CURRENTLY PENDING APPROVAL FROM THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS **

 

 

Main duties of the job

The NSIC is a purpose-built centre with 102 inpatient beds, providing comprehensive care for patients with spinal cord injuries, from acute management through rehabilitation and lifelong follow-up. 

Our facilities include:

 ·         Four adult wards (93 beds)

·         A dedicated 9-bed Young Person’s Rehabilitation Ward, the only inpatient unit in the UK for children and adolescents

·         Hydrotherapy pool, gymnasium, occupational therapy areas including an Upper Limb Studio, and patient education

 The NSIC is the largest of eight spinal cord injury centres in England, serving a population of approximately 14 million and receiving referrals from six major trauma centres across the South East. We review around 4,000 outpatients annually and provide outreach and peripatetic nursing services to support patients before and after admission.

 Our Vision and Commitment

We have an ambitious strategy to further enhance our reputation for excellence through:

·         Patient-centred, high-quality care

·         Innovation and research

·         Strengthening partnerships with major trauma centres and refining acute and rehabilitation pathways

·         Expanding technology use, including telemedicine and electronic patient records

·         Investing in staff education, career development, and a supportive working environment

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. 

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

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