Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine to join our expanding team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 

You will be working in a centre of excellence delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services across trauma, neurology, and critical care pathways.

The postholder will be part of a consultant-led multidisciplinary team supporting patients with complex rehabilitation needs, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and links to academic and research networks via the University of Cambridge.

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a Major Trauma Centre for the East of England and as part of that has a Hyperacute Rehabilitation Unit in Addenbrookes Hospital as well as 8 Level 2b neurorehabilitation beds.

The post holder will be expected to share the responsibility of providing Consultant cover to the Hyperacute Rehabilitation Unit as well as provide cover for the 4 Level 2b beds as part of the appointment. There is opportunity to expand any special interest that the post-holder wishes. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Rehabilitation Medicine or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

As part of our commitment to supporting the medical workforce in the part they play in delivering an excellent caring service to patients, all newly appointed Consultants attend our five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining the Trust. Leadership is a key requirement of doctors’ professional work and this innovative programme is designed to support Consultants to hone the leadership and management skills they need to succeed at CUH.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.